Connections
- JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi supported
- Sonos Roam Bluetooth Speaker
- Bluetooth 5.0
Speaker comparison
JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi vs Sonos Roam
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi
KSh 27,000In Stock | 02  Sonos Roam Bluetooth Speaker
KSh 33,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi if you want a lower price (KSh 6,000 less). Choose the Sonos Roam Bluetooth Speaker if you want an integrated far-field microphones support Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Voice assistant
- JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi
- No built-in voice assistant
- Sonos Roam Bluetooth Speaker
- Integrated far-field microphones support Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi
- Lower price: KSh 27,000 (KSh 6,000 less).
Sonos Roam Bluetooth Speaker
- Integrated far-field microphones support Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
What matters most to you?
3 priorities selected.
JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi
- Rechargeable battery / USB charging.
- Wi-Fi supported.
- No built-in voice assistant.
Sonos Roam Bluetooth Speaker
- Rechargeable battery / USB charging.
- Bluetooth 5.0.
- Integrated far-field microphones support Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Sonos Roam Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Sonos |
| Model | Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Roam Bluetooth Speaker |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
Design
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Sonos Roam Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 168 mm x 59 mm x 62 mm |
| Weight | — | 0.42 kg |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Sonos Roam Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi supported | Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) & Bluetooth 5.0 |
| HDMI | Portable speaker design | Portable speaker design |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | No microphone or guitar input | No microphone or guitar input |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Features
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Sonos Roam Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | No built-in voice assistant | Integrated far-field microphones support Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, letting you skip tracks or check the weather while your hands are busy preparing a barbecue. |
| Lightshow | No party lightshow | No party lightshow |
| Party Features | Not a party-speaker product | Not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | Not a home-cinema speaker | Not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | — | Automatic Trueplay, Apple AirPlay 2 |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Sonos Roam 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 Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Sonos Roam Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Roam Bluetooth Speaker |
| Subwoofer | No subwoofer supplied | No subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | No remote control supplied | No remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Mounting Accessories | Portable design | Portable design |
| Other Accessories | — | Roam, USB-A to USB-C cable (1.2m) |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Sonos Roam Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | — | One tweeter, one midwoofer |
| Amplifier | — | Two Class-H digital amplifiers |
| Audio Features | — | Microphone system: Far-field microphone array |
Similarities
- Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
- Same HDMI: portable speaker design.
- Same party features: not a party-speaker product.
- Same power source: rechargeable battery / USB charging.
- Same placement / mounting: free-standing portable placement.
In summary
JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi and Sonos Roam Bluetooth Speaker share the main features compared here, so the lower-priced JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi may be enough.
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