Short answer: the JBL Charge 5 Wifi. It ranks #29 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 4.0/5) at $139.95 and is still sold new; the Huawei Sound Joy ranks #40 (rated 3.8/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Huawei Sound Joy’s replacement, the Huawei Sound Joy 2, is rated 3.5/5 at $154.73.
The case for the JBL Charge 5 Wifi: A rugged waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound plus Wi-Fi streaming over AirPlay and Chromecast, long battery life and a phone charging port. The tradeoff: Not stereo.
The Huawei Sound Joy is the longer-running, lighter choice. A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 20 for the JBL Charge 5 Wifi. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs noticeably less than the JBL Charge 5 Wifi at 2.2 lbs (1 kg). Watch for: Boosted treble, not quite as deep of bass as a JBL Charge 5.
Buy the JBL Charge 5 Wifi. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Huawei Sound Joy is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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A rugged waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound plus Wi-Fi streaming over AirPlay and Chromecast, long battery life and a phone charging port.
A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 Wifi | Huawei Sound Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $180 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #29 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (with G-sensor orientation switching) |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (1000 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 97 x 94 mm) | 8” x 2.9” (202 x 73 mm) (height x width) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 1x 50x75mm racetrack woofer (20W) + 1x 19mm silk dome tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (5V/2A, 9V/2A, 10V/4A) |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music | - |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 30W total (20W + 10W) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | Yes (3 microphones) |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (Manufacturer specified) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
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