Question 1

Which is better, JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth Speaker or Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug EP40?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth Speaker scores higher overall at 9/10. The JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth Speaker scored 9/10 and the Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug EP40 scored 8.9/10 in our Best Tech for Backyard Patio 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth Speaker worth it over the Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug EP40?

Accepted Answer

The JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth Speaker scores 9/10 while the Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug EP40 scores 8.9/10. The JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth Speaker is our "Best Speaker" pick in the Best Tech for Backyard Patio 2026 category.

JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth Speaker vs Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug EP40: Which to Buy?