Price: $179.95 - $139.95
(as of Dec 01, 2024 17:43:40 UTC – Details)
Take the party with you no matter what the weather. The JBL Charge 5 speaker delivers bold JBL Original Pro Sound, with its optimized long excursion driver, separate tweeter and dual pumping JBL bass radiators. Up to 20 hours of playtime and a handy powerbank to keep your devices charged to keep the party going all night. Rain? Spilled drinks? Beach sand? The IP67 waterproof and dustproof Charge 5 survives whatever comes its way. Thanks to PartyBoost, you can connect multiple JBL PartyBoost-enabled speakers for a sound big enough for any crowd. With all-new colors inspired by the latest street fashion trends, it looks as great as it sounds.
Bold JBL Original Pro Sound: The JBL Charge 5 has an optimized long excursion driver, a separate tweeter, and dual JBL bass radiators, all delivering impressively rich and clear audio. Get that big room sound even when outdoors.
20 hours of playtime: The fun doesn’t have to stop. Packed with an incredible 20 hours of battery life, JBL Charge 5 lets you party all day and into the night.
IP67 waterproof and dustproof: To the pool. To the park. JBL Charge 5 is IP67 waterproof and dustproof, so you can bring your speaker anywhere.
Crank up the fun with PartyBoost: PartyBoost allows you to pair two JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers together for stereo sound or link multiple JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers to truly pump up your party.
Power up with the built-in powerbank: Don’t put the party on pause. A built-in powerbank lets you charge your devices without taking a break from the tunes.
Customers say
Customers like the sound quality, value for money, and durability of the speakers. They mention it has a nice full sound, is well worth the money, and is a great investment for music lovers who want to take their tunes wherever they go. Some also appreciate the ease of use, good size, and battery life. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the battery life.
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Miguel Gomez –
Amazing Sound and Great Durability
I recently got my hands on the JBL CHARGE 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker, and I have to say, itâs been an awesome addition to my music setup. Whether Iâm chilling at home, heading to the beach, or just hanging out in the backyard, this speaker has been delivering on all fronts.First off, letâs talk about the sound quality. Itâs impressive! The audio is clear and crisp, making everything from podcasts to my favorite tracks sound fantastic. The bass is particularly noteworthy â itâs deep and punchy without being overwhelming. Iâve had other portable speakers before, but this one definitely stands out in terms of delivering that full, rich sound we all crave.The build quality of the JBL CHARGE 5 is also top-notch. It feels solid and durable, which is exactly what you need in a portable speaker. Iâm not the gentlest person with my gadgets, so knowing this speaker can withstand a bit of rough handling is a huge plus. The waterproof feature is a game-changer too. Iâve taken it to the pool and the beach, and itâs held up perfectly fine even after getting splashed. No worries about a bit of water ruining the fun.Another awesome feature is the battery life. With up to 20 hours of playtime, this speaker keeps the party going all day and night. And the powerbank USB charge-out is a lifesaver! I can charge my phone on the go, which is super handy during long outings or when I forget to charge my phone beforehand. JBL PartyBoost is another cool feature that lets you pair multiple JBL speakers for an even bigger sound. I havenât tried it yet, but it sounds like a blast for larger gatherings.Honestly, Iâve struggled to find any real cons with this speaker. Itâs a bit on the heavier side, but considering the sound quality and battery life, itâs a trade-off Iâm happy to make. The price is a bit higher compared to some other portable speakers, but youâre definitely getting what you pay for in terms of quality and performance.In conclusion, the JBL CHARGE 5 is a fantastic portable speaker thatâs worth every penny. With clear, clean sound, excellent bass, and high-quality materials, itâs perfect for anyone looking to amp up their music experience. Whether youâre an audiophile or just someone who loves good tunes on the go, this speaker wonât disappoint. Highly recommended!
Jeremy –
INSANE Speaker! Quality, volume, battery, and features make this THE BEST!
The JBL Charge 5 is the BEST speaker I have ever owned. I have had the average run-of-the-mill bluetooth speaker that has around a $20 value, for over a year, and I thought it was good sound quality, and I never thought I needed something âfancy.â Well, that speaker started having problems, and I was carefully searching for another speaker. I found this speaker and I thought I would try something new. I only had one thought as I played music out of it for the first time. WOW! The JBL Charge 5 has the best sound quality I had ever heard from a bluetooth speaker. I donât ever plan on getting another speaker; that is, a speaker that isnât JBL or an upgraded version of the Charge 5. The clarity is absolutely stunning! The bass is DEEP. I can feel the bass through my whole room! The volume is insane. I rarely have it over 50%, but in the event where I need it louder, I turn it up. I once had music filling a whole event center that was quite a reasonable size. If I could choose one word to describe this speaker, it would be âStunning,â âPowerful,â or âSupercharged!(Pun intended.)â On that note, the battery life on this thing is long! I once had the speaker provide some background noise for about two days and the battery life was barely lower than 70% (I thinkâ¦itâs hard to tell exactly with the battery indicator; definitely above 60%). Of course, the battery drains quicker when you have the speaker playing at high volumes. Also, it can take some water. Some being a little, I prefer not to put it to the test. Here is my takeaway:DESIGN: 9/10 Great! I love the fabric covering. The JBL logo is made of metal, which makes it look very nice and official. The buttons are easy to distinguish, and the light is on the power, bluetooth, and there is a ring of light around those two buttons when PartyBoost is in effect. There is a battery bar right below the JBL Logo, and it serves as a general battery indicator. You can get the 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%. You can get more info on the battery via the app. The weight is surprisingly light, considering the volume this speaker is capable of. Although, it isnât the most portable of portable speakers as it is a little big and has a football shape. You can get a case for it that has a strap though. For the skip feature, you have to press the play/pause button twice. Make sure that when you do this, you maintain a consistent interval of time between the two presses. If you do it too fast it will just pause. If you do it too slow, it will just pause then play again.BATTERY: 10/10 Perfect! I absolutely love the battery. Iâm the kind of person that prefers the longest possible battery, and doing whatever it takes to preserve it. I donât have to worry much about this battery. Like I said, it has provided some low music for almost 2 days and the battery wasnât that affected. However, the battery life will drain much more rapidly when using the speaker at high volumes. I currently use this speaker with a projector to watch TV. I have watched lots of movies and TV shows, and I donât have to pay much attention to the battery. I just plug it in every other night, and it does great! And having a battery bank is the cherry on top. I havenât used it much, as I keep most of my devices fully charged, but I think it is awesome that it has a battery bank if I need it.SOUND QUALITY: 10/10(10.5/10) Stunning! I didnât expect that sound quality could get this good for a bluetooth speaker. JBL means business! When I turn it to high volumes, I can actually feel air blowing from it! On that note, it can go REALLY high in volume. I did not expect that at all. Insane volume. As stated earlier, I use this with a projector, and for all my TV. Watching movies with this speaker makes the entire experience cinematic! A much bigger upgrade compared to the sound TVâs come with. I would even say that it can contend with some soundbars out there (not the JBL Surround Sound System thoughâ¦that one seems like the top-tier of JBL). This speaker was my first experience with JBL speakers (other than the car speakers) and I was very impressed. It has been the best sound experience I have ever had. Really clear and crisp audio, and when I say âreally,â I mean truly! When playing music, I can hear every instrument, every breath, and incredible bass. The bass is a superstar in and of itself. Like I said, the bass shakes my whole room when playing music, and when watching movies! The side radiators really, really pack a punch! There is even an adjustable EQ on the app. Though I prefer what the speaker came with. It is a little pricey, (just a little) but know that you get what you pay for! I donât think that I can ever go back to what I hadâ¦PARTYBOOST: 9/10 Great! I had one, so I bought two more so I could create a surround sound with my TV. It kinda worked. I think I had some sort of connectivity issue, so all Iâll say is that the range might not be that great, so make sure you keep them somewhat close. If you have a projector that has bluetooth and you want to use PartyBoost, I would consider researching what you can do with the Bluetooth latency (As stated earlier, I watch TV with this, and please note there IS some lag between sound and video, as bluetooth will do. However, that is just bluetooth technology, not JBL. Over time my ears and eyes have adjusted, and now it is not that big a deal). In addition to standard bluetooth latency, PartyBoost will make this delay greater (I ended up returning the other two because of this issue). For music, this is not a problem, because it is just sound and no video. With music, PartyBoost is pretty cool! It really creates a much louder and much cooler sound experience. You can even use just two for a stereo effect, and it works great!Overall, this has been the BEST bluetooth speaker experience I have ever had. You better believe Iâll be there for the Charge 6 or 7 or wherever they decide to take this. They really have something good going here. I would 110% recommend this! If you are reading this review, and you would like an upgrade to your typical listening experience, know that this is one of the best out there! And if you catch this at a discounted price, youâll know you are getting a great deal. JBL has been the best listening experience for me. I will continue buying their products if they keep supplying a high-quality experience. I mean, let the 27,000 ratings with a 4.8 overall rating speak for itself. Here is a simplified pro-con list:PROS-Excellent audio clarity-Excellent bass-Excellent overall sound-Exceptional volume-Long battery life-Battery bank feature-Waterproof feature-Adjustable EQ-Stereo Effect-PartyBoost for multiple speakersCONS-Button timing for the skip track-Could be slightly more portable (We do have the Flip speakers for that though)
M@reBe@r –
Great Bluetooth Speaker!
Bought this for my husband in the camo pattern. Really nice looking, feels durable and sounds great, clear sound. Nice bass and trebles and is pretty loud without turning the volume way up. Buttons react nicely and good battery life. Easy to pair to. He loves that it also can charge his phone while using it.I bought the silicone carry strap for it and it was perfect for it.
MikeB –
Wife loves it
It has great sound, wife loves the color, connects easy and keeps connection. Has good range and is definitely waterproof, weight is light enough to be very portable. Charges pretty fast, last a long time on a charge. Definitely glad I bought it.
Legoboy –
These are the best value/price speakers (particularly if they’re on-sale).Great sound. Bass is substantial. Easy to connect and link up (when compatible)I’ve had 5 jbl speakers now. 3x Flip. And this is my second charge.I use one for my Smart TV. Really great sound instead of having a stereo system.Then I keep one for music and audiobooks.Fully waterproof so I can bring them in the shower, camping, beach. Very versatile.Biggest thing to keep in mind. Connect+ and PartyBoost are NOT compatible. They use different Bluetooth. So your can’t connect older versions of the Speaker’s with the newer one. Well documented online if you’re concerned.
Elisson J. –
Essa é a minha primeira caixa de som da jbl,já havia escutado elas tocando,mais quando você compra uma percebe a qualidade de som e a potência,é muita qualidade. A respeito da bateria,tem uma ótima duração dependendo do modo e altura do som,tendo por base que é mais voltada para uso em ambientes fechados,ambientes abertos você acaba aumentando mais a caixa de som e ela não vai durar muito tempo. A única parte negativa da caixa de som é a falta de uma entrada de cartão micro USD e uma entrada auxiliar. Hoje 30/04/2024 veio comunicar que acabei devolvendo ela por problemas de fabricação,mais não deixa de ser uma boa caixa de som. Inclusive comprei outra para substituir ela,só esperando chegar.
Nathan Rousu –
I’m quite impressed by this product. For its reasonable size and weight it puts out very good sound at a reasonable volume. The sound is nice and clear on top, good mid-range punch, and some tight low end. Perfect for sitting in the back yard, working in the garage, or other activities where ear-buds are not appropriate but you still want to enjoy quality audio.Bluetooth range is very good, so I can have my iPhone or my computer a reasonable distance from the unit and it still works perfect.The phone app for the product has also been helpful for being able to monitor battery levels remotely (among some other features). For the price paid, I believe I received good value for my dollars.The battery life has been very good, able to last a long time between charges.Overall, I’d highly recommend this product.
EliasM –
La bocina fÃsicamente es hermosa, y lo es más en este diseño verde camo. Al principio tenÃa miedo de comprarla pues he tenido malas experiencias comprando bocinas JBL en internet (me han llegado bocinas falsas o copias). Aquà no hay duda de que es una JBL Charge 5 original (Made in Vietnam), todos los acabados y materiales son de la mejor calidad, y obviamente el sonido es increÃble.Tiene mucha potencia para el tamaño de la bocina. No esperes dejar sordos a tus amigos en una fiesta de 100 personas, pero sà tiene suficiente potencia para ambientar alguna reunión familiar y un poco más. En mi cuarto (que es como de 5m x 10m) la uso máximo a 50% de volumen y ya es mucho escándalo.Quiero hablar de la baterÃa porque muchos compradores mencionan que les dura 5 o 6 horas, pero imagino que debe ser porque les tocó una baterÃa defectuosa, o la usan siempre a 100 de volumen o de plano les tocó una imitación.Asà que quise hacer una prueba bastante precisa sobre la duración de la baterÃa en mi bocina Charge 5.Primero me aseguré de vaciar completamente la baterÃa de la Charge 5, luego la cargué a full durante más de 4 horas. Y entonces usé la bocina durante varios dÃas llevando la cuenta del tiempo exacto que la usé cada dÃa, hice esto hasta que se le acabó la baterÃa y se apagó por sà sola. Estoy consciente que la duración de la baterÃa depende mucho del volumen en el que la uses y el tipo de música que reproduzcas con ella. En mi lugar de trabajo no puedo hacer mucho escándalo, asà que usé la bocina a volumen de aproximadamente 30% durante esta prueba (que es un muy buen volumen para que ambiente este negocio sin llegar a ensordecer). La música que reproducà fue mayormente rock y pop.El resultado fue este: Usando volumen de 30% con música rock y pop, la baterÃa me duró unas impresionantes 28 horas!No sé ustedes, pero para mà este resultado por mucho superó mis expectativas.Si, como yo, necesitas una bocina para ambientar un cuarto chico, mediano o grande, con muy buena calidad de audio (sin ser una bocina carÃsima para audiofilos) esta bocina es perfecta para ti, la recomiendo totalmente.Update:Mi Charge 5 color Camo sigue funcionando perfectamente, y por eso me animé a comprar otra igual por este mismo medio (color Verde hecha en Vietnam, es la última foto). Ahora uso las dos juntas en Modo Estéreo y suenan DE LUJO!! La potencia y nitidez aumentan casi al doble. Vale muchÃsimo la pena este modo que nos da la app de JBL.
Marcelo Soares de brito –