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JBL

JBL Charge 5

Name: JBL Charge 5
Brand: JBL
SKU: B0FBNRZ65Y
Price: 159.95 USD

The Goldilocks of portable Bluetooth speakers.

Current price · Amazon US

$159.95

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Value for Money & durability / build quality

7.5/ 10

7.5

0.010.0

A 7.5 puts its value for money in the top half of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 57 of the 159 we've cataloged.

9.3/ 10

9.3

0.010.0

A 9.3 puts its durability / build quality in the top 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 54 of the 159 we've cataloged.

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Key specs

Battery Life Wireless

20 hAbove average

20 h

5 h42 h

above average for bluetooth speakers — based on 130 of 159 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP67Most common

IP6738%IPX732%IPX49%IP687%

IP67 is the most common — on 38% of the 123 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).

Bluetooth Version

5.1

5.335%5.019%5.411%5.17%

5.1 appears on 7% of the 129 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).

Is Portable

YesMost common

True91%False9%

True is the most common — on 91% of the 152 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless: 20 h
Capacity: 7500 mAh
Charging Method: USB-C
Powerbank Output: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IP67
Floating Design: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.1
Bluetooth Range: 15 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Multi Speaker Chain: Yes
Stereo Pairing: Yes

Design

Is Portable: Yes
Color Options: Black, blue, camouflage, gray, red, teal
Dimensions Depth: 94 mm
Dimensions Height: 223 mm
Dimensions Width: 97 mm
Power Source: Rechargeable battery
Weight: 960 g

Features

Speakerphone: No
Companion App: IOS + Android

Sound

Amplification: Active (powered)
Channels: 1.0 (mono)
Driver Count: 2
Frequency Response: 65-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 65 Hz
Total Power Output: 40 W

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

8.0/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed December 2021

Connectivity5.0

Design7.0

Portability7.3

Features8.5

Value7.5

The verdict

The JBL Charge 5 checks all the boxes when it comes to portable yet rugged Bluetooth speakers. With its durable build, long battery life, and decent output, the Charge 5 is a dependable sonic adventure companion.

✓Liked: Sound quality, IP67 rating, Bluetooth multipoint, USB-A courtesy outlet

✕Could be better: No microphone, Bulky, No 3.5mm input

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