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JBL Charge 5 vs Soundcore Boom 3i

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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JBL Charge 5

JBL Charge 5

  • Bluetooth-only portable speaker.
  • Power source: rechargeable battery / USB charging.
  • Free-standing portable placement.
KSh 17,500In Stock
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Soundcore Boom 3i

Soundcore Boom 3i

  • About 825 g.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Up to 16 hours per charge.
  • 50 W rated output.
KSh 14,040In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The JBL Charge 5 and Soundcore Boom 3i are closely matched on published specifications; they differ in power source (rechargeable battery / USB charging vs built-in rechargeable battery) and placement / mounting (free-standing portable placement vs portable horizontal placement).

Connections

JBL Charge 5
Bluetooth-only portable speaker
Soundcore Boom 3i
Bluetooth 5.3

Placement / mounting

JBL Charge 5
Free-standing portable placement
Soundcore Boom 3i
Portable horizontal placement, adjustable removable shoulder strap

HDMI

JBL Charge 5
Portable speaker design
Soundcore Boom 3i
Not supported

Lightshow

JBL Charge 5
No party lightshow
Soundcore Boom 3i
Side lighting with app and button controls

Party features

JBL Charge 5
Not a party-speaker product
Soundcore Boom 3i
PartyCast audio synchronisation, TWS stereo

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Charge 5

  • Power source: Rechargeable battery / USB charging.

Soundcore Boom 3i

  • Power source: Built-in rechargeable battery.

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6 priorities selected.

JBL Charge 5

  • Rechargeable battery / USB charging.
  • Bluetooth-only portable speaker.
  • Free-standing portable placement.
  • Portable speaker design.
  • No party lightshow.
  • Not a party-speaker product.

Soundcore Boom 3i

  • 50 W rated output.
  • Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Portable horizontal placement, adjustable removable shoulder strap.
  • Not supported.
  • Side lighting with app and button controls.
  • PartyCast audio synchronisation, TWS stereo.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Soundcore Boom 3i
BrandJBLSoundcore
ModelCharge 5D5100010
TypePortable Bluetooth SpeakerPortable Bluetooth Speaker
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Soundcore Boom 3i
Dimensions—Approximately 210 × 85 × 78mm
Weight—Approximately 825g including shoulder strap

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Soundcore Boom 3i
Wi-FiBluetooth-only portable speakerNot supported; Bluetooth audio
HDMIPortable speaker designNot supported
Microphone / Guitar InputsNo microphone or guitar input—
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3
Wired Inputs—No AUX audio input
USB—USB-C charging connection
Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing—TWS with another Boom 3i; PartyCast with compatible soundcore speakers; light synchronisation depends on model
App Support—soundcore app for EQ, lights, Buzz Clean, recorded Voice Amplifier and firmware updates

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Soundcore Boom 3i
Voice AssistantNo built-in voice assistantNo standalone voice-assistant system specified
LightshowNo party lightshowSide lighting with app and button controls; can be switched off
Party FeaturesNot a party-speaker productPartyCast audio synchronisation; TWS stereo; additional compatible speakers separate
Home Cinema FeaturesNot a home-cinema speakerNo HDMI or dedicated home-cinema system
Special Features—Buzz Clean vibration function; recorded Voice Amplifier; emergency alarm; two Bluetooth devices connected with one audio source active

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Soundcore Boom 3i
Power SourceRechargeable battery / USB chargingBuilt-in rechargeable battery; USB-C charging at 5V 3A
Battery Life—Up to 16h at 50% volume, default EQ, lights and BassUp off; actual use varies
Charging Time—Approximately 4 hours with suitable 5V 3A adapter
Charging Port—USB-C

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Soundcore Boom 3i
Placement / MountingFree-standing portable placementPortable horizontal placement; adjustable removable shoulder strap; floats with drivers facing upward
Controls—Power, Bluetooth, playback, volume, BassUp, lights and PartyCast buttons; app controls
Water & Dust Resistance—IP68 dust and water protection; up to 1.5m immersion for 30min under test conditions; floats; saltwater corrosion-resistant coating

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Soundcore Boom 3i
Speaker / SoundbarCharge 5Soundcore Boom 3i
SubwooferNo subwoofer suppliedNo separate subwoofer supplied
Remote ControlNo remote control suppliedNo remote control supplied
Power CableUSB charging cableUSB-C to USB-C cable; wall charger not included
Audio / HDMI CableNot applicableNo AUX or HDMI cable supplied
Mounting AccessoriesPortable designAdjustable shoulder strap
Other Accessories——
DocumentationQuick Start Guide and safety documentationQuick Start Guide

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Soundcore Boom 3i
Speaker Configuration—One woofer and one tweeter; floating design keeps drivers facing upward
Drivers—1 × 9.3cm woofer and 1 × 1.6cm tweeter
Frequency Response—56Hz–20kHz
Total Power Output—50W
Audio Channels—Single speaker; stereo when paired with another Boom 3i through TWS
Sound Modes / EQ—BassUp 2.0; soundcore app equaliser adjustments
Audio Features—Floating playback; BassUp 2.0; app Voice Amplifier records a clip for playback

Similarities

  • Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

In summary

JBL Charge 5 and Soundcore Boom 3i are closely matched on the features compared here.

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