JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi vs Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker
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| Feature |  JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi |  Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 27,000.00 | KSh 30,500.00 |
| Weight | — | 0.43 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Sonos |
| Model | Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
Design
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 16.8 cm x 6.2 cm x 6.0 cm |
| Weight | — | 0.43 kg |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi supported | Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) & Bluetooth 5.0 |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | N/A — portable speaker design |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Features
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | — |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | — | Up to 10 hours continuous playback |
| Charging Port | — | USB-C (Optional wireless charging support) |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement |
| Controls | — | Tactile physical top buttons |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | N/A | Roam SL, USB-C to USB-A cable |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | — | One tweeter, one midwoofer |
| Amplifier | — | Two Class-H digital amplifiers |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Adjustable EQ via Sonos App |
| Audio Features | — | Microphone system: None (Microphone-free design) |
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