Short answer: the Bogasing G4. It ranks #27 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $42.49; the JBL Pulse 5 ranks #47, rated 3.7/5, and costs $224.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the JBL Pulse 5 does well: A waterproof party speaker with a built in light show, app EQ and linking with up to 100 other JBL speakers. It links with other speakers (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers), which the Bogasing G4 cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bogasing G4 lacks. Watch for: Bass does not reach as deep as others, and the plastic scratches easily.
The Bogasing G4 is the longer-running, lighter option. A light, affordable waterproof speaker with surprisingly strong bass for its size, solid loudness, long battery life and stereo pairing. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Pulse 5. At 1.8 lbs (830 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Pulse 5 at 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Pulse 5 lacks. The catch: The upper treble is boosted and uneven, while the mids sit slightly behind the bass and highs, so it is not a neutral choice for vocal-focused music.
Buy the Bogasing G4. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Pulse 5 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A waterproof party speaker with a built in light show, app EQ and linking with up to 100 other JBL speakers.
A light, affordable waterproof speaker with surprisingly strong bass for its size, solid loudness, long battery life and stereo pairing.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Pulse 5 | Bogasing G4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $224.99 | $42.49 |
| Ranked | #47 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #27 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~58Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (1500 g) | 1.8 lbs (0.83 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | LE Audio with LC3 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 4.2” x 8.4” x 5.2” (107 x 214 x 131 mm) | 8.9”H x 2.5”W x 3.4”D (225 x 64 x 86 mm) |
| Drivers | 64mm woofer, 16mm tweeter | Two drivers and passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 50W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 16ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 90ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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