The Charge 5 has a wider Bluetooth transmitter frequency range when compared to the previous iteration. When it comes to the Bluetooth connection, the older JBL Charge 4 uses Bluetooth 4.2 while the newer JBL Charge 5 uses Bluetooth 5.1.
You can check out the full measurements for both portable speakers below: On the other hand, the Charge 5 is slightly bigger than the Charge 4 as it is a bit longer in width, depth and height. You can find the weight specifications below: When it comes to weight, the Charge 4 weighs 5 grams more, or 0.52% more, than the Charge 4.
The newer model also uses an updated Bluetooth connection, has higher RMS Output Power, has a bigger bass driver and is the only one of the two to come with a 20 mm dome tweeter. When compared to the JBL Charge 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, the JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is slightly bigger in size. You can find out in this comparison guide between the JBL Charge 4 and JBL Charge 5. So, how does this new model compare to the older release? The Charge 5 is a new portable Bluetooth speaker from JBL.