JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Color

Blue

Price

$179.99

$15.00/mo with 12 months financing exclusively with Verizon Visa® Card.

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Overview

Pump up the volume with the Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth® Speaker. This compact Bluetooth speaker features JBL Original Pro Sound for a rich and clear audio experience. Sync up multiple compatible speakers with PartyBoost to fill the room with sound. With up to 20 hours of playtime, you can dance the night away to your favorite tunes, and a built-in powerbank helps you keep your smartphone fully charged.¹ And, with a IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, your speaker is tough enough to make a splash.²

¹ Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors; actual results will vary.
² IP67 waterproof rating. Can be immersed in water up to 1m for up to 30 minutes.

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Reviews

4.4

614 reviews

91% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Wandy . 9 days ago

I bought my daughter the speaker for her birthday but when I received it I wasn’t happy at all it was customized and the color was rubbing off! I don’t think I’ll be placing any more items from your company!

Customer Support - 9 days ago

Thanks for your feedback. We would like to work with you directly to address the issue with your personalized JBL Charge 5. You should receive an email from one of our colleagues within 24-48 hours.

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Stylish

Mpy1 . 9 days ago

This speaker has the best sound quality, I love it!!

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Specs

Features

JBL Original Pro Sound
Up to 20 hours of playtime¹
IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating²
Wireless Bluetooth streaming
PartyBoost compatible
Built-in powerbank

Specs

Dimensions: 8.70 x 3.76 x 3.67 in.
Weight: 33.76 oz.
Transducer: 2.2 x 3.5 inches woofer, 0.8 inches tweeter
Output power: 30W RMS for woofer, 10W RMS for tweeter
Frequency response: 60Hz — 20kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: >80dB
Battery type: Li-ion polymer 27 Wh (equivalent to 3.6 V/7500 mAh)
Battery charge time: 4 hours (5V/3A)
Music play time: up to 20 hours (dependent on volume level and audio content)
USB port: Type C
USB rating: 5V/2A (maximum)
Bluetooth version: 5.1
Bluetooth profile: A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6
Bluetooth transmitter frequency range: 2400 — 2483.5MHz
Bluetooth transmitter power: ≤20 dBm (EIRP)
Bluetooth transmitter modulation: GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK

SKU#

JBLCHARGE5BLUAM

What's in the box

JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Type C USB cable
Quick start guide
Warranty card
Safety sheet

Reviews

JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Reviews

4.4

614 reviews

91% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Not happy

Wandy . 9 days ago

Customer Support - 9 days ago

Thanks for your feedback. We would like to work with you directly to address the issue with your personalized JBL Charge 5. You should receive an email from one of our colleagues within 24-48 hours.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Stylish

Mpy1 . 9 days ago

This speaker has the best sound quality, I love it!!

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Sound.

sharkm0m . 10 days ago

Love the way this speaker sounds! Bought it for my classroom and it was a great choice. I couldn't figure out why it was turning off frequently, so apparently I missed the part where it has an automatic shut off if not plugged in.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Good speaker

Timothy223 . 11 days ago

I love the picture on it great sound and bass. I like the size i can put it anywhere.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Speaker great, custom image durability, horrible.

Dais . 11 days ago

I got a charge 5 with a custom image on it. I always love JBL speakers and no, I would highly recommend the charge 5 in general, however the custom design is wearing away very quickly and I'm very disappointed. I've only had it for a week or so and already it looks pretty trashed. I would understand if this was a speaker that was meant to stay in the home, but as a speaker that is meant to be portable, it seems like a major design flaw to offer a customization isn't durable. If you're planning on just keeping your speaker on the shelf in your house, you're probably fine to get a custom image, otherwise I would skip it.

Customer Support - 8 days ago

We appreciate your feedback and this is not what we want you to experience with our personalized unit. We're always looking for ways to improve. We'll make sure to share your feedback with the appropriate team.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

love it

Mpe2468 . 12 days ago

Use it on construction site. Small, portable great sound and long lasting battery

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

The sound is delicious.

Dieter Hauser . 12 days ago

Love the sound. Bought it to replace my old Flip 5 which after 4-5 years died -- would no longer take a charge. The Charge 5 is much better sounding. Has upgraded bluetooth, more power and a tweeter. My only complaint and reason for 4 stars is the charging wire. I had to use an adapter to connect it to my MacBook Pro which has USB-3 ports.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Love it , sound quality amazing

Kydirtrock502 . 15 days ago

Had a JBL flip 3 for years took it camping , beach , work back yard chores held up great unfortunately the charging port took a crap recently purchased 2 charge 5’s hopefully they hold up to the test of time like the flip did ! Love JBL products they sound great and are very versatile!

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Great option

De cumple . 15 days ago

My son lost his JBL recently a previous version and he is so happy with this new version. And the personalized option is great

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Cool personalized gift.

JBL C5 . 16 days ago

The image is good. But I’ll clear coat it to protect the image. As I heard it comes off pretty easy. I wasn’t to fond of the loudness. I feel that my flip 3 is louder and better sounding.

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FAQs

JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker FAQs

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Dillon . Mar 7, 2025

Can this speaker connect and pair with my JBL extreme 4?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

Our JBL Charge 4 has Connect + and Charge 5 has PartyBoost. As Bluetooth technology improves, so do our portable products, it isn't possible to connect these two models together. Our Charge 5 can be connected with other PartyBoost speakers like: Flip 5, Pulse 4, Xtreme 3, Boombox 2.-Cryssie

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Gregory Lemay . Dec 28, 2024

Does this speaker have a radio included that I could actually activate through the speaker or do I have to use my iPhone?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support4 months

No this device does not have a radio. -Joe

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Dude . Dec 23, 2024

Is there a headphone jack on this speaker?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support4 months

This device does not have a headphone jack. ~Peter

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SteveO . Aug 4, 2024

Can you take phone calls with this speaker ?

Pulse5 . Jun 30, 2024

What speakers will connect

Answer from Verizon Customer Support10 months

Please reach out to manufacturer for more information. ~Peter

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Pulse5 . Jun 30, 2024

Will it connect to charge 6

Answer from Verizon Customer Support10 months

Please reach out to manufacturer for more information. ~Peter

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Steven Babjak . May 4, 2024

What does orange flashing light mean

Answer from Verizon Customer Support12 months

A red flashing light for the Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker means power on, low battery: https://support.jbl.com/howto/what-do-the-led-colors-mean-1427373437288-us/000033814.html

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Jeong_o3 . Apr 9, 2024

Hello! May I ask that Will the speaker get damaged if I continue to play it at 100% volume? Because I usually use it while I am practicing the drum, so I need my JBL Charge 5 plays at 100% volume with EQ settings to mid and high maximum. Thank you.

Answer from Customer Support1 year

Thanks for your inquiry. Setting the volume and the EQ to its maximum level may pose a risk to your JBL Charge 5, particularly when playing audio that is already bass-boosted. This can lead to distortion or rattling, potentially damaging the speaker's driver. Similarly, playing louder songs with the bass set to maximum may also pose a risk. Alternatively, you can still adjust the bass in the EQ and experiment with playing loud or bass-boosted songs. However, it's important to monitor for any signs of distortion or rattling. If you encounter these issues, adjust the settings until the sound is clean and meets your expectations for a satisfying listening experience.

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EmmaDafi2 . Apr 8, 2024

authentic vs counterfeit charge 5 and is theer difference between GG, TL, CS versions?

Answer from Customer Support1 year

Thanks for your inquiry. Our GG, TL, and CS models come from different production centers i.e. different suppliers to fulfill the production capacity but the product specification should be the same. Products from different suppliers are just having different execution in the design but the quality should be identical. To know if your product is authentic or counterfeit, you may reach out to us, so we can check it for you.

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Ubl boombox2 . Apr 6, 2024

How do you sink multiple devices together

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

This speaker does not sync with other JBL speakers. ~Jesse

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