Short answer: the Miatone Boompro. It ranks #15 of 134 medium speakers at $35.99; the JBL Charge 5 Wifi ranks #25 and costs $250, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the JBL Charge 5 Wifi gets right: Has Wifi. The catch: Not stereo.
On the Miatone Boompro side: Exactly the same as the Wisetiger P3 below. The tradeoff: Slightly less bass extension than higher ranked speakers.
Buy the JBL Charge 5 Wifi if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Miatone Boompro if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 Wifi | Miatone Boompro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $35.99 |
| Ranked | #25 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #15 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | No |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | Yes | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 1000 g | 1.1 lbs / 500 g |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Dimensions | 8.8" x 3.8" x 3.7" (223 x 97 x 94 mm) | - |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | Dual drivers |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music | - |
| Output Power | 40W | - |
| Built in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | - |
| Max Volume | 99dB | - |
The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Charge 5 Wifi: $250 Amazon
Pros: Has Wifi. Sounds exactly the same as the non-Wifi version
Cons: Not stereo. Warm sound. Shouty upper mids. Boosted bass. Slightly rolled off treble. Overly expensive. No party mode on the wifi version
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) |
| Dimensions | 8.8" x 3.8" x 3.7" (223 x 97 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 1000 g |
| Wifi | Yes |
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Miatone Boompro: $35.99 Amazon
Pros: Exactly the same as the Wisetiger P3 below. By far the best sounding speaker under $50. Actually very well balanced. Very balanced even at full volume. Short press the power button to change the lighting mode.
Cons: Slightly less bass extension than higher ranked speakers.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | Dual drivers |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs / 500 g |
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