#1
JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth
~$179
9.2/10 avg
#2
Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker
~$149
9.2/10 avg
#3
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
~$79
9.0/10 avg
JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth vs Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker vs Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
| Metric | Bluetooth | Speaker | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 9.6/10 Best | 9.6/10 Best | 9.4/10 |
| Features | 9.3/10 Best | 9.3/10 Best | 9.1/10 |
| Ease of Use | 9.1/10 Best | 9.1/10 Best | 8.9/10 |
| Value | 8.9/10 Best | 8.9/10 Best | 8.7/10 |
| Price | ~$179 | ~$149 | ~$79 |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 | 4.6/5 |
Score Breakdown
Quality
Bluetooth
9.6
Speaker
9.6
Speaker
9.4
Features
Bluetooth
9.3
Speaker
9.3
Speaker
9.1
Ease of Use
Bluetooth
9.1
Speaker
9.1
Speaker
8.9
Value
Bluetooth
8.9
Speaker
8.9
Speaker
8.7
Strengths & Weaknesses
JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth
Strength
Strongest in quality with 9.6/10
JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth
Watch Out
Trails in value at 8.9/10
Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker
Strength
Strongest in quality with 9.6/10
Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker
Watch Out
Trails in value at 8.9/10
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Strength
Strongest in quality with 9.4/10
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Watch Out
Trails in value at 8.7/10
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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