JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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Black

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

652 reviews

91% of reviewers recommend this product.

Adding a second Charge 5 for great stereo system

Spike69 . 3 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

We had acquired a Charge 5 two years ago and have enjoyed it. I had been contemplating buying a new Bluetooth speaker but then had a much better idea. Why not buy a second Charge 5 and pair them via the app and get some awesome stereo separation?!?

Careful with what you buy.

Geena J . 12 days ago

It looks like I received a speaker that was returned. It seems “ok”, but I’m not very happy with Verizon for sending me an item that was returned or previously opened.

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#

JBLCHARGE5BLKAM

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

652 reviews

91% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Adding a second Charge 5 for great stereo system

Spike69 . 3 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Careful with what you buy.

Geena J . 12 days ago

It looks like I received a speaker that was returned. It seems “ok”, but I’m not very happy with Verizon for sending me an item that was returned or previously opened.

Great quality product!

JBL Review 2 . 12 days ago

Great quality product! Fast turnaround! The customization matched our logo perfectly!!

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Shout charge 5

Cowball . 15 days ago

Bass cut very obviously when push hard outdoor, leave treble and midrange play loudly such as shouting child singing. I used to own charge 3 which sound more punch and neutral beeter than charge 5 outdoor

Customer Support - 15 days ago

Thank you for your feedback. To isolate the issue with your JBL Charge 5, please try other music streaming apps to know if it is an issue with the source. We also recommend checking the EQ settings. If it is on, try turning it off to check if this fixes the problem. If not, please enable it and boost the bass a little bit. Please try other devices to know if it is anissue with the source device. If you need more help, please contact us.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

AnnieBee . 16 days ago

Great sound, no app required & easy to take on all our adventures!!

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Return

Jeff W . 17 days ago

I would love to return it if I could...

Battery doesn’t last

Gj16 . 17 days ago

The speaker doesn’t hold the charge. After 3 hours of playing it is completely dead. I’ve charged it all the way up with medium or lower sound level and same thing.

Customer Support - 17 days ago

We're here to help with your JBL Charge 5. means that the battery is losing its capacity. Please try this experiment: Charge the battery to 100% and then listen to music without any bass boosted, and at a very low volume. If the battery lasts close to the published up-to playtime, the battery is working fine. However, if you get less than 90% of the published spec, this likely means that the battery is losing its capacity. Please reach out to our customer support so we can assist with your warranty.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Excellent sound

CindyC . 18 days ago

I've been using the Charge 5 for over a month now and absolutely love it!!! It has a very clear and crisp sound. It has cut out a couple times due to Bluetooth I guess but not enough to be a bother.. Would definitely recommend this speaker and would buy it again.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Sound is so beautiful

Money Mike 2 . 22 days ago

JBL speakers are already at the top when it comes to sound! But being able to laminate a picture of loved ones on it makes it even better for a gift! Thanks jbl.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

It’s not the size that counts

Skeletor . 23 days ago

This lil guy packs a HUGE punch. Perfect example of “it’s not the size that counts.” I’m honestly afraid of blowing my own ears away if I turn it up past half volume. The bass is incredible, dare I say “better than my car speakers.”

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

FAQs

JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker FAQs

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Jeff . May 30, 2025

Can I get these speakers and add them to my account and get billed every month

Answer from Verizon Customer Support23 days

While you may be able to bill accessories to your account, they cannot be spread across multiple months. For further support, you can reach us at https://www.verizon.com/support/contact-us/. -Rosie

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Dillon . Mar 7, 2025

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

Answer from Verizon Customer Support3 months

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 Support5 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 Support6 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 Support11 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 Support11 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 Support1 year

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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