Short answer: the JBL Charge 5 Wifi. It ranks #29 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $139.95. The LG Xboom Grab ranks #106, rated 3.0/5, at $100.98, $38.97 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The JBL Charge 5 Wifi is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A rugged waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound plus Wi-Fi streaming over AirPlay and Chromecast, long battery life and a phone charging port. Its bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 10dB, against 75Hz for the LG Xboom Grab. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the LG Xboom Grab cannot. The tradeoff: Shouty upper mids.
The LG Xboom Grab is the lighter choice. A rugged waterproof speaker with elastic mounting straps, a long 20 hour battery, multipoint pairing and app room calibration. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs noticeably less than the JBL Charge 5 Wifi at 2.2 lbs (1 kg). It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the JBL Charge 5 Wifi cannot. The tradeoff: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers.
Buy the JBL Charge 5 Wifi. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $38.97 saving on the LG Xboom Grab is not enough to make up the difference.
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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 rugged waterproof speaker with elastic mounting straps, a long 20 hour battery, multipoint pairing and app room calibration.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 Wifi | LG Xboom Grab | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $100.98 |
| Ranked | #29 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #106 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 75Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (1000 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 97 x 94 mm) | 8.3” x 2.8” x 2.8” (211.0 x 71.6 x 70.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 1x 80x45mm racetrack woofer, 1x 16mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 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 | 30W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (mounting straps) |
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