Short answer: the KEF Muo gen2 for balance, the JBL Charge 5 Wifi for WiFi. KEF seems to have fixed the rolled off treble and overall balance, though the Muo gen2 still lacks deeper bass. The Charge 5 Wifi is not stereo and its edge is WiFi, at $139.95 against $249.99.
Buy the JBL Charge 5 Wifi. It is rated higher for sound quality than the KEF Muo gen2 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 Wifi | KEF Muo gen2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $249.99 |
| Ranked | #29 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #96 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (1000 g) | 1.6 lbs (740 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, aptX Adaptive up to 48 kHz 24 bit |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 97 x 94 mm) | 8.5” x 3.2” x 2.3” (216 x 82 x 59 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 1x 58x117mm racetrack woofer, 1x 20mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music | - |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 40W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (Manufacturer specified) | 90dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | No | - |
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