These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Marshall Stockwell II ranks #11 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $229.99; the JBL Charge 5 Wifi ranks #29 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $139.95.
The Marshall Stockwell II is the deeper-bass option. A light, strap equipped speaker with some of the most natural sound around, even off to the side, and a long battery. Its bass reaches about 44Hz before falling 10dB, against 53Hz for the JBL Charge 5 Wifi. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Charge 5 Wifi lacks. Watch for: Not very loud, and the added DSP reverb may annoy purists.
The JBL Charge 5 Wifi is the lighter, tougher option. A rugged waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound plus Wi-Fi streaming over AirPlay and Chromecast, long battery life and a phone charging port. At 2.2 lbs (1 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Marshall Stockwell II at 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg). It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the Marshall Stockwell II. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Marshall Stockwell II lacks. The catch: Shouty upper mids.
Buy the Marshall Stockwell II ($229.99) for a large speaker; the JBL Charge 5 Wifi ($139.95) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stockwell II | JBL Charge 5 Wifi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.99 | $139.95 |
| Ranked | #11 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #29 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 99dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) | 2.2 lbs (1000 g) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes (dual microphones) |
| EQ | No | Yes (3 band) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 6.3” x 2.8” (180 x 161 x 70 mm) | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 97 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange tweeters | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 20W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Streaming Services | - | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music |
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