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6.2Connectivity6.5
7.2Build & features9.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Charge 5 Wi-FiRoam 2
| Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Roam 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 97 mm | 168 mm | −71 mm |
| Width | 223 mm | 62 mm | +161 mm |
| Depth | 94 mm | 60 mm | +34 mm |
| Weight | 1,000 g | 430 g | +570 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Charge 5 Wi-Fi better than Roam 2?
- Battery life20 h vs 10 h2×
Why is Roam 2 better than Charge 5 Wi-Fi?
- Weight1,000 g vs 430 g2.3×
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 40 W | — |
| Lowest frequency | 60 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | — |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 10 h |
| Battery capacity | 7,500 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 6 h | — |
| Power bank function | Yes | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | — |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Multiroom | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | — | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri |
| Voice assistant built in | — | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 1,000 g | 430 g |
| Width | 223 mm | 62 mm |
| Height | 97 mm | 168 mm |
| Depth | 94 mm | 60 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
