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JBL Charge 5 vs Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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JBL Charge 5

JBL Charge 5

  • 960 g.
  • 7,500 mAh battery capacity.
  • 27 Wh of stored energy.
  • Bluetooth 5.1 connection.
  • Up to 20 hours per charge.
KSh 17,500In Stock
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Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

  • 608 g.
  • Up to 15 hours per charge.
  • Bluetooth wireless audio.
  • IP67 water and dust resistance.
  • Power source: rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
KSh 17,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL Charge 5 if you want longer rated battery life (20 hours per charge). Choose the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 if you want a lighter build (608 g).

Weight

JBL Charge 5
960 g
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
608 g

Battery life

JBL Charge 5
Up to 20 hours per charge
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Up to 15 hours per charge

Connections

JBL Charge 5
Bluetooth 5.1
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Bluetooth wireless audio

Charging port

JBL Charge 5
USB-C, 5 V / 3 A
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Micro-USB

Speaker configuration

JBL Charge 5
Woofer, tweeter and dual passive radiators
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Single portable speaker with 360° sound

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Charge 5

  • Rated for up to 20 hours per charge (vs 15).
  • Power source: Rechargeable battery / USB charging.

Ultimate Ears BOOM 3

  • Lighter: 608 g (vs 960 g).
  • Power source: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

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PriorityJBL Charge 5Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Portability960 g608 g
Output power40 W rated outputRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery capacity7,500 mAh batteryRechargeable lithium-ion
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth wireless audio
Battery lifeUp to 20 hours per chargeUp to 15 hours per charge
Water resistanceIP67 water and dust resistanceIP67 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
BrandJBLUltimate Ears
ModelCharge 5BOOM 3 — Night Black: 984-001360; Ultraviolet Purple: 984-001363; Sunset Red: 984-001364
TypePortable Bluetooth SpeakerPortable Bluetooth Speaker
Announced—August 2018
Color—Night Black; Ultraviolet Purple; Sunset Red

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Dimensions223 × 96.5 × 94 mm (W × H × D)184 mm high × 73 mm diameter
Weight0.96 kg608 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Battery27 Wh lithium-ion polymer (3.6 V / 7500 mAh)Rechargeable lithium-ion

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Bluetooth5.1Bluetooth wireless audio
Bluetooth Profiles / CodecsA2DP 1.3; AVRCP 1.6A2DP
Wi-FiBluetooth-only portable speaker—
HDMIPortable speaker design—
USBUSB-C charging; 5 V / 2 A power-bank output—
Microphone / Guitar InputsNo microphone or guitar input—
Multi-Speaker / Stereo PairingJBL PartyBoost stereo or multi-speaker pairing—
Bluetooth Range—Up to 45 m
App Support—BOOM & MEGABOOM by Ultimate Ears for iOS and Android

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Voice AssistantNo built-in voice assistant—
LightshowNo party lightshow—
Party FeaturesNot a party-speaker product—
Home Cinema FeaturesNot a home-cinema speaker—
Special Features—Floats; Magic Button playback control; pairing memory for up to eight source devices

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Speaker ConfigurationWoofer, tweeter and dual passive radiatorsSingle portable speaker with 360° sound
Drivers52 × 90 mm woofer; 20 mm tweeterTwo 2-inch drivers; two 2-inch × 4-inch passive radiators
Frequency Response60 Hz–20 kHz90 Hz–20 kHz
Total Power Output40 W RMS (30 W woofer; 10 W tweeter)—
Signal-to-Noise Ratio>80 dB—
Maximum SPL—90 dBC
Sound Modes / EQ—Four presets and customizable equalizer in the app
Audio Features—360° sound; passive-radiator bass system

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Power SourceRechargeable battery / USB chargingRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery LifeUp to 20 hoursUp to 15 hours
Charging Time4 hours at 5 V / 3 A—
Charging PortUSB-C, 5 V / 3 AMicro-USB; optional POWER UP charging dock sold separately

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Water & Dust ResistanceIP67IP67; water and dust resistant; floats
Placement / MountingFree-standing portable placementUpright portable speaker
Controls—Power; Bluetooth pairing; volume; Magic Button for play/pause and track skip
Materials—Two-tone performance fabric covering

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Charge 5Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
Speaker / SoundbarCharge 5BOOM 3 speaker
SubwooferNo subwoofer suppliedNo separate subwoofer
Remote ControlNo remote control suppliedNo remote control
Power CableUSB-C cableMicro-USB charging cable
Audio / HDMI CableNot applicableNo audio or HDMI cable
Mounting AccessoriesPortable designNo mounting accessories
Other Accessories—Power adapter not included
DocumentationQuick-start guide; safety and warranty informationQuick start guide

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP67.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use A2DP (Bluetooth profiles / codecs).
  • Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

In summary

Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 is the lighter option to carry; JBL Charge 5 trades extra weight for longer rated battery life.

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In-stock alternatives

Soundcore Glow 30WFor JBL Charge 5Soundcore Glow 30WView product ↗Soundcore Boom 2For JBL Charge 5Soundcore Boom 2View product ↗Sony SRS-XE200For Ultimate Ears BOOM 3Sony SRS-XE200View product ↗JBL Flip Essential 2For Ultimate Ears BOOM 3JBL Flip Essential 2View product ↗

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