JBL Charge 5 Speaker Review

5.66 Mixed Usages
6.5 Music:
5.8 Movies:
7.6 Outdoors:
7.4 Podcasts
1 Voice Assistant:
Release year: 2021 Rating: 4.8

The JBL Charge 5 is a great portable speaker that you can use with Bluetooth and change the sound settings on the go. Because IP67 protects against dust and water, the drivers are safe to move from room to room or take outside. More PartyBoost+ speakers can be added to the system to make the sound louder. The sound quality is very good for a Bluetooth speaker, and the volume is loud enough for any room.

Our Verdict

The JBL Charge 5 is a great choice if you need a speaker that is both powerful and easy to carry. But people who already have a JBL Charge speaker from a previous generation aren't likely to want to upgrade because it's so expensive.

PROS
  • Amazingly good sound quality
  • The highest IP67 rating;
  • Bluetooth multipoint;
  • Can charge your mobile devices;
  • USB-A port for mobile devices to be charged;
  • New ways to keep dust out;
  • Design that is fully waterproof;
CONS
  • There's no microphone;
  • It's much bigger;
  • No listening with a wire;
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Specification

GENERAL

Recommended Usage Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers[ Waterproof]
Release Year 2021
Power Source Battery & USB
Multi-Device Pairing: Yes

BUILD QUALITY

Material Quality Great
Water Resistance: Submersible (IPx7)
Dust Resistance Dust-Proof (IP6x)
Floats In Water: Unspecified

STYLE

RGB Light: N/A
Color Variation Black, Red, Blue, Teal, Grey, White, Pink, Khaki and Squad.
Sizes And Variants N/A

PORTABILITY:

Power Source: Battery & USB
Hand Carry Yes
Weight 2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
Volume: 121 in³ (1,982 cm³)
Connectivity: Bluetooth Only

BATTERY:

Battery Powered: Yes
Battery Life 14.5 hrs
Charging Time: 3.8 hrs
Power Saving: Yes
Charging Port: USB-C

BLUETOOTH SPECIFICATION:

Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth Version: 5.1
Bluetooth Range: 328.1 ft (100.0 m)
Bluetooth iOS Latency: 125 ms
Bluetooth Android Latency: 102 ms
Multi-Device Pairing: Yes

WI-FI SPECIFICATION:

Wi-Fi: N/A
Wi-Fi Version: N/A
Wi-Fi Frequency Band: N/A
Apple AirPlay: N/A
AirPlay Latency: N/A
Google Chromecast: N/A
Chromecast Latency: N/A

WIRED CONNECTIVITY:

Aux Input: N/A
USB Audio: N/A
Other Ports: Yes

CONTROLS (PHYSICAL BUTTONS):

Ease Of Use: Great
Music Play/Pause [Button/Touch]: Yes
Call Answer/End [Button/Touch]: N/A
Volume Up/Down [Button/Touch]: Yes
Track Next/Previous [Button/Touch]: Yes
Microphone On/Off: N/A
Additional Controls: Yes

VOICE CONTROL:

Voice Assistant: N/A
Voice Activation: N/A
Speakerphone: N/A
Alexa: No
Siri: No
Google Assistant: No
Microphone Mute: No Microphone
Far-Field Performance: No Microphone
Ambient Noise Performance No Microphone

APP:

App Name: JBL Portable
iOS: Yes
Android: Yes
EQ: Graphic
Stereo Pair Mode: Yes
Party Mode: Yes
Multi-Room: N/A

AUDIO QUALITY [TESTED RESULT]:

Frequency Response Accuracy: Alright
Soundstage: Sub-Par
Dynamics: Fair

IN THE BOX

Accessories: JBL Charge 5 speaker, USB-C to USB-A charging cable, Quick Start Guide
User manual: N/A
Where to buy
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Where to buy
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Wallmart Buy on Wallmart
Ebay Buy on Ebay

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