Charge 5 - Portable Waterproof Speaker - Blue | Bold JBL Original Pro Sound, 20 hours of playtime, IP67 waterproof and dustproof, Wireless Bluetooth Streaming

The JBL Charge 5 has been excellent. I bought it for camping, working around the shop, garage use, outdoor trips, and general everyday listening, and it has easily lived up to expectations. Sound quality is very good for the size. It gets loud, stays clear, and has enough bass to sound full without turning into muddy noise. It works equally well for music, podcasts, movies, or just background audio while working. The battery life is one of the biggest strengths. It lasts a long time between charges, and the built-in power bank feature is genuinely useful for topping off a phone or small device when you are away from outlets. For camping or travel, that is a nice feature to have. I also like that it is waterproof and built tough enough for real use. Mine has been around dust, gear, outdoors, and general abuse without any issues. The green color also looks great. For a portable Bluetooth speaker, this thing hits a really good balance of sound quality, durability, battery life, and practicality. Definitely worth it.

Works great. Easy to connect to your phone . Has very good sound quality. The battery life easily lasts for 10 hours of continual use. I feel like it was a very good purchase. It also makes work a little more tolerable.

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 “fancy.” 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 don’t ever plan on getting another speaker; that is, a speaker that isn’t 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 “Stunning,” “Powerful,” or “Supercharged!(Pun intended.)” 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 think…it’s 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 isn’t 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. I’m the kind of person that prefers the longest possible battery, and doing whatever it takes to preserve it. I don’t have to worry much about this battery. Like I said, it has provided some low music for almost 2 days and the battery wasn’t 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 don’t 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 haven’t 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 didn’t 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 TV’s come with. I would even say that it can contend with some soundbars out there (not the JBL Surround Sound System though…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 “really,” 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 don’t think that I can ever go back to what I had… 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 I’ll 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 I’ll 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, you’ll 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 speakers CONS -Button timing for the skip track -Could be slightly more portable (We do have the Flip speakers for that though)

I purchased this speaker to play podcasts, audible books, and Sirius in and around my home. I did a search on “top Bluetooth speakers” and the JBL Charge 5 was #1 in several reviews. $180 is a hefty price so I opted for the “used/like new” option for $115. It came a few days later and looked perfect- sealed box & speaker! I also bought a silicone case: https://a.co/d/0o4lLtJ that fits it perfectly and looks great. Charge 5: The speaker is smaller than I thought it would be- about as long as a football but thinner and more cylindrical. It looks classy and has a large JBL w an exclamation point in the name- mostly black with an orange outline. The connectivity is great through Bluetooth although you can also go through wifi but I don’t understand how. If you connect through one device, you have to go into the menu of another device to switch over. The sound is very good and really rocks streaming music. The subwoofers really vibrate on both ends and the midrange & tweeter are in the middle facing forward behind the JBL! icon. In the app “JBL Portable” you can update its firmware as well as adjust a 3 bar sound equalizer. I put them all 3 all the way up for full sound, which is considerable when turned up! It has an option where you can link it to other Charge 5 speakers called “PartyBoost.” This would sound awesome..the only criticism I have about this speaker is that it is smaller and the stereo quality isn’t really there with just one unit. The charging is easy through the back is a USB-C to USB connection and so far, it has a long battery life. If you leave the speaker on without using it, it will turn off automatically after about 1 hour. There is also an ability to charge devices like cell phones in the back behind a rubber flap that is USB to whatever your device requires (see attached pic.) It comes with 1 USB to USB-C 3’ cord. co2CREA silicone case: I chose the black silicone case because there wasn’t an orange one. That would be choice #1 but the black looks classy. It fits tightly around the Charge 5 and has a handle on the top. My only criticism of this case is that the handle is soft silicone and flexes when you pick it up. If there were an embedded plastic piece in the handle it would be perfect. The slots that are open to allow sound are perfect, and the slots on the top under the handle allows you to adjust everything and see if the speaker is on. This case also comes with an adjustable shoulder strap with hook buckles that attach to raised silicone tabs. I’m not sure how much I will use this strap, but it seems pretty nice. It comes with a silver carabiner clip that can be used on one of the silicone tabs to clip to a backpack. I wouldn’t do this however, due to the softness of the silicone and the weight of the speaker.

Great sound, long battery life, easy Bluetooth connection, and durable waterproof design. Worth the money and highly recommended!

For so long, I convinced myself I didn’t need it, and yet when there was a discount on it, I concluded with one thing. I needed it. So of course I had to buy it and boy oh boy, is this such a great speaker. Speaking on size, this speaker was a lot bigger than I imagined. It’s a lot bigger than the Charge 3, which was pretty big in my eyes, but this feels a lot bigger. I wouldn’t say it’s the most portable speaker, unless you have a very large bag or are comfortable carrying it around. This thing will definitely be staying at home with me 80% of the time. As you can see, this thing is a lot bigger than the Flip 6 while being a lot smaller than the Xtreme 2. Speaking on the quality, this thing looks absolutely amazing. I simply love the aesthetic look and the green just looks amazing alongside the Flip 6. It feels incredibly sturdy to hold and it feels lightweight! And from my experience, the battery life is pretty fantastic, but I don’t believe it is the full 20 hours like advertised. And charging does take a bit, but the speaker being USB-C is a major convenience. Finally, let’s talk about the sound. When I compared it to the Flip 6, I was quite impressed. For the size difference, the Charge 5 comes across as much louder and retains much of its bass as you put the volume up, and against the Xtreme 2, I’m surprised at how well it held off on it’s own. I definitely prefer the Charge 5’s sound signature over the Xtreme’s. The Charge 5 is a bass monster and you can really feel it during a lot of songs. With the adjustable EQ within the JBL app, I was able to tune the speaker to how I’d like, which is always a helpful feature. Overall, the JBL Charge 5 is a loud, powerful, but also attractive and trendy looking speaker. In terms of whether you should buy this over the Flip 6, it’s really up to what you need. If you a small speaker you can easily carry around, get the Flip 6. If you want a souped up, larger, but also more powerful speaker that is a little more difficult to take on the go with you, but that’s not an issue with you. Get a Charge 5, but also wait for a discount.

JBL is where it’s at! I was wanting a nice wireless speaker bar for my LVS(street legal golf cart) but the only true wireless speaker bar is $500. I wasn’t ready for that commitment and probably never will be now that I have the JBL. Others in the LVS FB group and a friend said JBL. I wanted a speaker I didn’t need to remove and wanted it loud. Besides having to press the power button too long to power down(reason for 4-5 stars. It should be 4.5/5.), it’s a great speaker. I had a Flip 4 and have an old To Go JBL so I know it should power down easier. The size is great. I could maybe go a little large for my LVS but that’s not a ding. My friend said JBl customer service is AMAZING. Her and her children are long time fans! The speaker is LOUD for me. I can hear the words of the song when I cruising down the street. The IPX is 67 which was a big deal with me since the speaker stays on my LVS.

okay, first blue tooth speaker that NOT ONLY has great sound quality.... but seems to stay charged FOR EVER.... ( in my case, about 38 hours!) well worth the money!!

Excelente. Qualidade de sempre da jbl

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.

Anteriormente compré un Flip 5 Azul, fabricado en Vietnam (TT), llegó la caja con un golpe pero sin dañar el contenido, vino sellada y es 100% original llego en tiempo y forma. Me sorprendió tener la fortuna que me halle llegado otra JBL de Vietnam pero pensaba que iban a mandar la TL y tuve la fortuna de que llegara otra TT (para los que no sepan en el SN de las bocinas JBL, las primeras dos letras indican la procedencia de fábrica de estas, no significa que halle cambios pero si puede tener diferencias en la construcción interna ya que JBL tiene fábricas en Vietnam y China, que sean chinas no significa que sean decepcionantes, pero cada una tiene sus pros y contras). Ahora en detalle, cuenta con función de Power Bank para poder cargar el celular a una potencia de salida para la carga de 10w (5v 2a), la duración de la batería es DEPENDIENDO EL VOLUMEN YA QUE DURARÁ MUCHO MENOS SI SE USA A VOLÚMENES ALTOS y JBL recomenda usar un cargador de 15w (5v 3A) ya que la batería es muy grande (capacidad de de 7500mAh) y tarda en cargar unas 4 horas según la hoja de especificaciones técnicas, en el contenido viene en un sobre con la leyenda Charge 5 el cable de carga que tiene buena longitud, guía de uso rápido y póliza de garantía. La bocina viene protegida por una cubierta de tela y antes de hacer el unboxing pues si sentía algo pesadita la caja, esta bocina pesa casi lo doble que mi Flip 5. Ahora en apartado de sonido y potencia Contamos con un Woofer de 52mm*90mm de alta excursión de 30w y un Tweeter de 20mm para agudos de 10w dando potencia total de 40w, dando un sonido por defecto excelente, contamos con frecuencia desde los 60Hz-20khz, dando unos agudos cristalinos y unos bajos contundentes con una pegada sorprendente gracias a los radiadores pasivos en los costado, el woofer produce sólo medios y bajos y el tweeter sólo agudos, el sonido es más potente que mis Logitech z313 que cuestan la mitad (agarré el Charge 5 rojo en oferta de $2,348.00 MXN), bueno el sonido es perfecto para una habitación pequeña-mediana y para reuniones pequeñas y le ganó un poco en bajos, agudos y medios a las Logitech, lo malo es que empiezan a desaparecer los bajos arriba del 60% de volumen y otro contra es que no cuenta con entrada Jack 3.5mm y el sonido es mono, cuentas con la app JBL portable para actualizar el software, cambiar nombre a la bocina y utilizar el ecualizador para personalizar el sonido a tu gusto, les compartiré mi ajuste favorito del ecualizador, cuando abrí la app de JBL no tenía la ultima versión de software y lo actualicé sin problemas y tardó 3-4 minutos en actualizarse. Estéticamente me encantó el color rojo, es un rojo fuerte y vívido y los radiadores pasivos dan una sensación de que son de metal el logo es de metal o aluminio, la rejilla que cubre la bocina es de tela, donde están los radiadores pasivos hay una textura de goma. Tiene patas antideslizantes pero me dan desconfianza, tengo la GO3 y las patitas se despegaron y ni modo, hay que cuidar la goma antideslizante. Sobre la certificación al agua no recomiendo mojarla, ya que luego reclaman garantía o lloran por que se dañó la bocina, la certificación es por si se salpica la bocina o se llegase a caer accidentalmente al agua, pero si la mojan a propósito puede entrar agua por micro orificios o dañar el cono del woofer o el tweeter o la suspensión del woofer, por eso ponen las marcas en letras chicas que NO CUBREN GARANTÍA ANTE DAÑOS POR LÍQUIDOS. En conclusión es una buena bocina que cumple con lo que anuncia, estoy contento de hacer la compra, iba a cancelar el pedido para comprar una Onyx Studio 7 pero meh, esta bocina es excelente, pueden comprar 2 para sonido estéreo o modo fiesta con la tecnología PartyBoost que enlaza bocinas que cuenten con la misma y decir que serían mejor que el xtreme 3 ya que el sonido es parecido. Comprenla y no se arrepentirán :) ACTUALIZACIÓN Hace un año que la compré y sigue impresionando con la calidad de sonido que deja, brinda unos bajos expansivos y profundos eso sí se disminuyen si subes el volumen arriba del 60% y no recomiendo que le suban arriba del 60%, es mejor aprovechar lo maximo de la firma de sonido a mitad de volumen y disfrutar del ecualizador de la app, vaya que ha dejado buen sabor, sin embargo el tweeter es muy chillón y tira a medios casi, la he mojado y no le ha pasado nada pero no lo hagan. La batería rinde bien, y bueno me la llevo a la oficina y la escuela, es una buena opción y eso sí, tengan cuidado con los pies de goma, he tenido cuidado y nunca se han despegado. Dejo un video adjunto para que aprecien la calidad de sonido de esta bocina, es muy buena opción.

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non c'è paragone la marca è una garanzia e la cassa ha dei buonissimi bassi. il suono è molto buono e qualità ottima e la batteria dura tanto