Short answer: the Miatone Boompro. It ranks #16 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $35.99; the JBL Charge 5 ranks #30, rated 4.0/5, and costs $114.95, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Miatone Boompro is the lighter pick. A cheap waterproof speaker with very well balanced sound, even at full volume, and a 16 hour battery. At 1.1 lbs (500 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Charge 5 at 2.1 lbs (960 g). The tradeoff: Slightly less bass extension than higher ranked speakers.
Why pick the JBL Charge 5: A rugged, fully waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound and long battery life that also charges your phone. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Miatone Boompro lacks. Watch for: Shouty upper mids.
Buy the Miatone Boompro. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Charge 5 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Miatone Boompro | JBL Charge 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.99 | $114.95 |
| Ranked | #16 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #30 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs (500 g) | 2.1 lbs (960 g) |
| Drivers | Dual drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | AAC, SBC |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 7.3”H x 2.8”W x 2.8”D (185 x 71 x 71 mm) | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 36W | 40W |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 53Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 125ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes (dual microphones) |
| Strap | - | No |
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