
JBL Charge 5 WiFi
20 h, Rechargeable battery operated
JBL Charge 5 WiFi
20 h, Rechargeable battery operated
Hi, what is the difference between the WIFI model and this JBL Charge 5 ? Thanks for feedback
6 months ago
The main difference between the JBL Charge 5 and the JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi lies inSeveral key areas:
## Connectivity
- In addition to Bluetooth 5.3, the JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi also offers Wi-Fi connectivity, which enables support for AirPlay 2, Chromecast and Spotify Connect as well as voice control via Alexa. The standard model, on the other hand, only has Bluetooth 5.1.
## Sound quality
- There are marginal improvements in sound quality with the Wi-Fi model, especially when streaming via Wi-Fi. It offers more clarity, musical dynamics and a wider soundstage compared to the Bluetooth stream. However, the differences are small when connected via Bluetooth.
## Battery and Charging
- Both models have a battery life of 20 hours, but the Wi-Fi model takes 6 hours to fully charge, while the standard model charges in 4 hours.
## Design and weight
- The Wi-Fi model is slightly heavier (1 kg compared to 0.96 kg) and has a slightly larger woofer (53 x 93 mm compared to 52 x 90 mm).
## Price
- The Wi-Fi model is significantly more expensive than the standard model, with a price difference of around 70 euros.
Overall, the JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi offers additional functions and improved sound quality when connected to Wi-Fi, but it is also more expensive than the standard model.