Short answer: the JBL Charge 5, if you are buying new. The Wisetiger P3 ranks higher than it (#17 vs #30 of 179 medium speakers, 4.2/5 vs 4.0/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the JBL Charge 5 is still sold new at $114.95.
The Wisetiger P3 is the lighter option. An inexpensive waterproof stereo speaker that sounds well balanced even at full volume, with fun lights and a long battery. At 1.1 lbs (500 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Charge 5 at 2.1 lbs (960 g). It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the JBL Charge 5. The catch: Slightly less bass extension than higher ranked speakers.
The case for 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 Wisetiger P3 lacks. The tradeoff: Shouty upper mids.
Buy the JBL Charge 5 new; the Wisetiger P3 is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Wisetiger P3 | JBL Charge 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $33.78 Discontinued | $114.95 |
| Ranked | #17 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 | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs (500 g) | 2.1 lbs (960 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes (dual microphones) |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 40W |
| Drivers | 1x 44x80mm racetrack full-range driver + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | Ø72 x 188mm | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) |
| 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) |
| Strap | - | No |
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