Marshall Middleton vs JBL Charge 5

Name Marshall Middleton JBL Charge 5
Image Marshall Middleton JBL Charge 5
Type Large Medium
MSRP $299.99 $179.95
Released 2023 2021
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 2.0 (stereo) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers (or full range): 2× 3″ 1× 52×90 mm
Tweeters: 2× 3/5″ 1× 0,75″
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 60 W 40 W
Frequency range 50.0 Hz - 20 kHz 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ❌ ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ✔ (Stack) ✔ PartyBoost
Other (special) audio features? None None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.1 5.1
Wi-Fi? ❌ ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ❌ ❌
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 20 hours
Charge time 4.5 hrs 4 hrs
Battery capacity 33.3 Wh 27 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): USB-C USB-C
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-C Yes; 1× USB-A 10W
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? Physical EQ buttons; bass, treble ❌
App? Marshall Bluetooth app JBL Portable app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 10.9×23.0×9.5 9.65×22.3×9.4
Size (inch H×W×D): 4.29×9.06×3.74 3.76×8.7×3.67
Weight (kg): 1.8 0.96
Weight (lbs): 4.0 2.11
Physical features
IP Code IP67 IP67
Transportation method? Carry strap In hand
Color options: 2 colors: Black&brass, cream 6 colors
Other features? Detachable carry strap -
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-A to USB-C USB-A to USB-C
Accessories? Detachable carry strap -
More info
Model number 1006034, 1006262 JBLCHARGE5
User guide / manual Full manual Quick start guide
Official site link: Marshall.com JBL.com
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Key differences

The Marshall Middleton costs $120 more ($299.99 vs $179.95), is newer (2023 vs 2021), has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), is more powerful (60 W vs 40 W) and has a larger battery (33.3 Wh vs 27 Wh).

The JBL Charge 5 is lighter (0.96 kg vs 1.8 kg). Only on the Marshall Middleton: 3.5 mm AUX in. Only on the JBL Charge 5: wireless stereo pairing (via app). Both have IP67 water and dust resistance.

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