Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It ranks #46 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $49.99; the Bogasing M5 ranks #61, rated 3.5/5, and costs $52.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor is the lighter pick. An affordable waterproof outdoor speaker with a separate tweeter, decent battery life and linking to many more speakers. At 1.3 lbs (597 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Bogasing M5 at 1.7 lbs (757 g). The tradeoff: Bass reach is limited for the cabinet size, with a rated lower limit of 60Hz, and the boosted bass gets somewhat uncontrolled at high levels.
The Bogasing M5 is the longer-running choice. 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 12 for the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor lacks. The tradeoff: Front/rear driver configuration.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Bogasing M5 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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An affordable waterproof outdoor speaker with a separate tweeter, decent battery life and linking to many more speakers.
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
| Xiaomi Sound Outdoor | Bogasing M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $52.99 |
| Ranked | #46 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #61 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Speakersync, up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (597 g) | 1.7 lbs (757 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 7.7” x 2.7” x 2.6” (196.6 x 68 x 66 mm) | 6.3” x 3” x 2.8” (160 x 76 x 71 mm) |
| Drivers | 20W woofer, 10W tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 30W system |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 61Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-A) |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
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