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JBL Charge 5Recommended1 / 12
JBL

JBL Charge 5

The Goldilocks of portable Bluetooth speakers.

Current price · Amazon US
$134.95
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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 56 of the 167 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 53 of the 167 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
20 hAbove average
20 h
5 h30 h

above average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 167 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP67Most common
IP6740%IPX730%IPX49%IP686%

IP67 is the most common — on 40% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Bluetooth Version
5.1
5.334%5.021%5.410%5.17%

5.1 appears on 7% of the 135 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Is Portable
YesMost common
True92%False8%

True is the most common — on 92% of the 160 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

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
220 mm
Dimensions Width
96 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

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SOUNDGUYS rating
8.0/ 10
Recommended
Dave Carr
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.

✓What we like
✓Sound quality
✓IP67 rating
✓Bluetooth multipoint
✓USB-A courtesy outlet
✕What could be better
✕No microphone
✕Bulky
✕No 3.5mm input
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