Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 3i. It ranks #31 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $118.99. The Bogasing M5 ranks #61, rated 3.5/5, at $52.99, $66 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Soundcore Boom 3i is the better-sounding option. A warm, punchy waterproof speaker that sounds great and is a strong value. The tradeoff: Not quite as good as a JBL Charge 5, doesn’t go quite as loud or sound quite as balanced, but very very close.
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 16 for the Soundcore Boom 3i. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Soundcore Boom 3i lacks. The catch: Front/rear driver configuration.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 3i. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $66 saving on the Bogasing M5 is not enough to make up the difference.
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A warm, punchy waterproof speaker that sounds great and is a strong value.
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
| Soundcore Boom 3i | Bogasing M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $118.99 | $52.99 |
| Ranked | #31 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 | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.3” x 3.3” x 3.1” (210 x 85 x 78.5 mm) | 6.3” x 3” x 2.8” (160 x 76 x 71 mm) |
| Drivers | 94mm woofer + tweeter | 30W system |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs (783 g) | 1.7 lbs (757 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 40W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| Maximum SPL | - | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-A) |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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