Short answer: the Miatone Boompro. It ranks #16 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $35.99; the JBL Charge 5 Wifi ranks #29, rated 4.0/5, and costs $139.95, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
Buy the Miatone Boompro. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Charge 5 Wifi and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 Wifi | Miatone Boompro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $35.99 |
| Ranked | #29 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #16 of 179 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 (USB-A) | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (1000 g) | 1.1 lbs (500 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 97 x 94 mm) | 7.3”H x 2.8”W x 2.8”D (185 x 71 x 71 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 | - |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 36W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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