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JBL Pulse 5
Value for Money & durability / build quality
5.5/ 10
5.5
0.010.0
A 5.5 puts its value for money in the bottom quarter of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 55 of the 159 we've cataloged.
8.5/ 10
8.5
0.010.0
At 8.5, its durability / build quality beats 38% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 52 of the 159 we've cataloged.
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Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
12 hBelow average12 h
5 h42 h
below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 130 of 159 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IP67Most commonIP6740%IPX730%IPX49%IP687%
IP67 is the most common — on 40% of the 122 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).
Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common5.335%5.020%5.411%5.29%
5.3 is the most common — on 35% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).
Is Portable
YesMost commonTrue91%False9%
True is the most common — on 91% of the 152 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 12 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Fast Charging
- No
Build
- IP Rating
- IP67
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth
- Multi Speaker Chain
- Yes
- Stereo Pairing
- Yes
Design
- Is Portable
- Yes
- Color Options
- Black
- Dimensions Depth
- 132 mm
- Dimensions Height
- 215 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 106 mm
- Carry Strap
- Yes
- Power Source
- Rechargeable battery
- Weight
- 1470 g
Features
- Speakerphone
- No
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
Sound
- Channels
- 1.0 (mono)
- Frequency Response
- 58-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 58 Hz
- Total Power Output
- 40 W
SoundGuys review
Design6.0
Portability6.0
Features9.0
Value5.5
The verdict
Given its price, the JBL Pulse 5 focuses more on its lighting effects than audio features. Speakers of similar sound quality can easily be found for less money. That said, its 360-degree light show is genuinely enjoyable and greatly enhances the ambiance of your gathering or when simply listening around the house.
✓Liked: Customizable 360 degree light show, IP67, Multipoint, Companion app support
✕Could be better: Heavy, No physical playback controls, No Aux input, Collects fingerprints easily
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