#1
JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth
~$50
9.3/10 avg
#2
Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker
~$149
9.3/10 avg
#3
Anker Soundcore 3 Bluetooth Speaker with Stereo
~$35
8.9/10 avg
JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth vs Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker vs Anker Soundcore 3 Bluetooth Speaker with Stereo
| Metric | Bluetooth | Speaker | Stereo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 9.7/10 Best | 9.7/10 Best | 9.3/10 |
| Features | 9.4/10 Best | 9.4/10 Best | 9.0/10 |
| Build Quality | 9.2/10 Best | 9.2/10 Best | 8.8/10 |
| Value | 8.8/10 Best | 8.8/10 Best | 8.4/10 |
| Price | ~$50 | ~$149 | ~$35 |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
Score Breakdown
Performance
Bluetooth
9.7
Speaker
9.7
Stereo
9.3
Features
Bluetooth
9.4
Speaker
9.4
Stereo
9.0
Build Quality
Bluetooth
9.2
Speaker
9.2
Stereo
8.8
Value
Bluetooth
8.8
Speaker
8.8
Stereo
8.4
Strengths & Weaknesses
JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth
Strength
Strongest in performance with 9.7/10
JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth
Watch Out
Trails in value at 8.8/10
Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker
Strength
Strongest in performance with 9.7/10
Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker
Watch Out
Trails in value at 8.8/10
Anker Soundcore 3 Bluetooth Speaker with Stereo
Strength
Strongest in performance with 9.3/10
Anker Soundcore 3 Bluetooth Speaker with Stereo
Watch Out
Trails in value at 8.4/10
Our Verdict
JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth
The JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth takes our top spot, but the Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker is a compelling alternative if you prioritize different features. Check our full rankings for the complete picture.
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