Short answer: the Minirig mk3 with subwoofer for balanced sound, the Charge 5 Wifi for WiFi. The Minirig setup is very balanced but not stereo, and its app is buggy. The Charge 5 Wifi’s edge is WiFi, and it is not stereo either, at $139.95 against $260. The Minirig 3 with subwoofer is discontinued; its replacement is the Minirig 4 with subwoofer.
Buy the JBL Charge 5 Wifi at $139.95 for a medium speaker, or the Minirig 3 with subwoofer at $260 for a large speaker instead.
Battery life favors the Minirig 3 with subwoofer: 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 3 with subwoofer at Splash resistant (splashing).
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 Wifi | Minirig 3 with subwoofer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $260 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #29 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #6 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (1000 g) | 3.1 lbs (1.42 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | 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 | Proprietary USB cable |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music | - |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 40W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (Manufacturer specified) | 103dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 1ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 60ms |
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