Short answer: the JBL Flip 6. It ranks #13 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $79.95. The Bogasing M5 ranks #61, rated 3.5/5, at $52.99, $26.96 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Flip 6 is the better-sounding, lighter choice. A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people. At 1.2 lbs (544 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Bogasing M5 at 1.7 lbs (757 g). The catch: Some slight upper mids emphasis.
The Bogasing M5 is the longer-running option. A compact, backpack friendly speaker with very long battery life and USB-C charging at a budget price. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Flip 6. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Flip 6 lacks. The tradeoff: Front/rear driver configuration.
Buy the JBL Flip 6. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $26.96 you would save on the Bogasing M5 does not close the gap.
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A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people.
A compact, backpack friendly speaker with very long battery life and USB-C charging at a budget price.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 6 | Bogasing M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $52.99 |
| Ranked | #13 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #61 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 61Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | No | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (544 g) | 1.7 lbs (757 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) | 6.3” x 3” x 2.8” (160 x 76 x 71 mm) |
| Drivers | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter | 30W system |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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