JBL Charge 5 vs Bose Soundlink Flex

Name JBL Charge 5 Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)
Image JBL Charge 5 Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)
Type Medium Medium
MSRP $179.95 $149
Released 2021 2024
Availability Available Available
Current price Amazon Amazon
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers (or full range): 1× 52×90 mm 1× full range
Tweeters: 1× 0,75″ -
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 40 W Not specified
Frequency range 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz Not specified
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app ✔ TWS
Party mode? (mono) ✔ PartyBoost ✔ (Party Mode)
Other (special) audio features? None Speakerphone, PositionIQ (adaptive EQ)
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.1 5.3
Wi-Fi?
NFC? (for pairing)
Radio?
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ✔ (calls, voice control)
Guitar/mic input?
USB-A playback?
3.5 mm AUX in?
3.5 mm AUX out?
Other in/outputs?
Battery, power & charging
Battery?
Battery life 20 hours 12 hours
Charge time 4 hrs 4 hrs
Battery capacity 27 Wh 11.4 Wh
Swappable battery?
Charging port(s): USB-C USB-C
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-A 10W
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)?
Sound effect buttons?
Other (special) buttons? Shortcut button
App? JBL Portable app Bose App
Voice assistant?
Lights
Colored LEDS?
Strobe LEDS?
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 9.65×22.3×9.4 9.04×20.14×5.23
Size (inch H×W×D): 3.76×8.7×3.67 3.56×7.93×2.06
Weight (kg): 0.96 0.586
Weight (lbs): 2.11 1.291
Physical features
IP Code IP67 IP67
Transportation method? In hand In hand
Color options: 6 colors 7 colors: Black, dark blue, light blue, green, beige, yellow, pink
Other features? - Loop
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-A to USB-C USB-A to USB-C
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLCHARGE5 442591
User guide / manual Quick start guide Owner's guide
Official site link: JBL.com Bose.com
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