Dimensions
Size comparison
Charge 5PULSE4
| Charge 5 | PULSE4 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 96.5 mm | 207 mm | −110.5 mm |
| Width | 223 mm | 96 mm | +127 mm |
| Depth | 94 mm | 96 mm | −2 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Charge 5 better than PULSE4?
- Battery life20 h vs 12 h+67%
- Output power40 W vs 20 W2×
- Bluetooth version5.1 vs 4.2+21%
- StereoYes · PULSE4: No
- Lowest frequency65 Hz vs 70 Hz+8%
Why is PULSE4 better than Charge 5?
PULSE4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 40 W | 20 W |
| Speaker channels | Mono | Mono |
| Lowest frequency | 65 Hz | 70 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 12 h |
| Battery capacity | 7,500 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 4 h | — |
| Power bank function | Yes | — |
| Mains powered | No | — |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 960 g | — |
| Width | 223 mm | 96 mm |
| Height | 96 mm | 207 mm |
| Depth | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Light effects | — | Yes |
