Short answer: the Minirig 4 for its modular subwoofer option, the Charge 5 Wifi for WiFi. The Minirig 4 can easily attach a subwoofer, but it only calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating. The Charge 5 Wifi adds WiFi at $139.95 against $229.95 and is not stereo.
Buy the Minirig 4. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $90 saving on the JBL Charge 5 Wifi is not enough to make up the difference.
Battery life favors the Minirig 4: rated for 30 hours against 20 hours for the JBL Charge 5 Wifi.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Charge 5 Wifi at IP67 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Minirig 4 at Splash resistant (splashing).
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 Wifi | Minirig 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $229.95 |
| Ranked | #29 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #7 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (1000 g) | 1.2 lbs (550 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 97 x 94 mm) | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 70mm custom driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | Splash resistant |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music | - |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 50W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (Manufacturer specified) | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 60ms |
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