These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Charge 5 Wifi ranks #25 of 134 medium speakers at $250; the Minirig mk2 with subwoofer ranks #7 of 75 large speakers at $260.
What the JBL Charge 5 Wifi gets right: Has Wifi. The tradeoff: Not stereo.
On the Minirig mk2 with subwoofer side: Very balanced sound. Set against that: Not stereo, app is buggy.
One note: the Minirig mk2 with subwoofer is discontinued, but it still ranks #7 of 75 large speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the JBL Charge 5 Wifi at $250 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the Minirig mk2 with subwoofer at $260 if you want a large speaker instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 Wifi | Minirig mk2 with subwoofer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $260 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #25 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #7 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (cable) |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 1000 g | 3 lbs / 1.36 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Dimensions | 8.8" x 3.8" x 3.7" (223 x 97 x 94 mm) | 4.0" diameter x 8.6" H (101.6 x 219mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 74mm custom driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | Splash resistant |
| Power Input | USB-C | Proprietary USB cable |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music | - |
| Output Power | 40W | 40W |
| Built in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | Yes |
| Max Volume | 99dB | - |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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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Minirig mk2 with subwoofer: $260 Discontinued
Pros: Very balanced sound
Cons: Not stereo, app is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy. Not easy to carry on the go, no handle and there’s 2 pieces. Calls itself splash resistant but has no official water rating. A bit expensive. Has reliability issues more often than any other speaker. Discontinued.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 4.0" diameter x 8.6" H (101.6 x 219mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 74mm custom driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes (cable) |
| Weight | 3 lbs / 1.36 kg |
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