JBL Charge 5 vs Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's compare the JBL Charge 5 and the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 and take a closer look at the differences. With the year of publication 2021 the Charge 5 is newer than the Megaboom 3 from the year 2018.
Size and weight
The two devices differ in their dimensions. The smaller a loudspeaker is, the more practical it is in use, of course.
- JBL Charge 5: 9.4 cm x 22.3 cm x 9.65 cm
- Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3: 8.7 cm x 8.7 cm x 22.5 cm
Battery
With a battery life of up to 20,0 hours there is no difference between the two devices. In practice, the specification of the battery life can often be somewhat lower, since the manufacturers specify the maximum possible performance. In the loading time the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 performs better with 3,0 hours. With the JBL Charge 5 the loading time is 4,0 hours.
Waterproof
Both speakers are waterproof. Both the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 and the JBL Charge 5 are certified with IP67.
Powerbank
The function of a powerbank provides the JBL Charge 5. With the Powerbank function, other devices can be charged via USB using the speaker. Of course, this is at the expense of the battery life of the speaker.
