JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Color

Blue

Price

$139.99

was $179.99

Pricing reflects 22% savings.

$11.67/mo with 12 months financing exclusively with Verizon Visa® Card.

Quantity

Free returns within 45 days.

Get it fast

Select shipping options at checkout. Subject to eligibility.

Delivery +Setup

Free 2 Day Shipping

Free Express Pickup

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.

CA residents: see the

Reviews

4.4

583 reviews

92% of reviewers recommend this product.

Battery life is the worst

Cammy7214 . 14 days ago

I bought this about 2-3 months ago. I use it daily. The sound is great. However the battery life is worse than my charge 4 by a long shot. I’m lucky to get 5-7 hours of ply time from it. Very disappointing.

Customer Support - 13 days ago

Our JBL Charge 5 has up to 20 hours of battery life. This may vary depending on volume and music content. If the speaker doesn't meet the advertised playtime hours even at low to mid-volume levels, there could be a problem with the battery of the unit. Please contact our Customer Support, so we can assist you.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Great sound

Rita . 21 days ago

Great sound easy to set up.

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

583 reviews

92% of reviewers recommend this product.

Sort by

Battery life is the worst

Cammy7214 . 14 days ago

Customer Support - 13 days ago

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Great sound

Rita . 21 days ago

Great sound easy to set up.

Inadequate

23 days ago

Bought this to use as a car stereo in my otherwise music-free fleet vehicle at work, as well as for camping. I will say that the sound quality is good. Distortion free, full range from the high notes to the bass. And it can take a beating, as advertised. Didn't get a chance to put the water resistance to the test, but it stood up to a range of high and low temperatures, and heavy winds carrying dust, and even falling off the dashboard a couple times without faltering. However, that's where the legitimacy of its claims end. Even at full volume, I couldn't hear the music if I walked more than 80' from the truck (engine off, no competing noise). Similarly, camping in the middle of nowhere I had it sitting on the hood of my rig and it wasn't loud enough to make out from the perimeters of camp. And the battery life is abysmal. Far from the advertised "up to 20 hrs." I was lucky if I made it through an 8 hour workday before it quit on me. Never tried to charge my phone from it, because it couldn't even hold a charge itself. I should have listened to my coworkers, who said JBL's quality has gone downhill in recent years. Instead I went with the "known" name. Learned my lesson. Will not buy from JBL again.

Customer Support - 23 days ago

We appreciate your feedback. Our JBL Charge 5 battery life may vary depending on volume and music content. If the speaker doesn't meet the advertised playtime hours even at low to mid-volume levels, there could be a problem with the battery of the unit. Also, without walls for sound waves to bounce off, your speakers will lose sound frequencies in an open space. Because you aren't enclosed in a room, audio may sound quiet, washed out, and you may miss some audio details.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Awesome personalized graphics

JBL lover 67 . 1 month ago

I bought a personalized Charge 5 and am impressed with how it turned out. The graphics are sharp and clear, with no imperfections. It sounds just as good as my other Charge 5 speakers, of which I have three, for a surround sound. Together they sound like a concert, which is an awesome way to hear them. It connects easily to my IPhone and party mode with no issues. The battery lasts for 20 hours and charges in about 4 hours. I am impressed with it and use it about everyday listening to my music mixes. I am truly love the JBL quality and workmanship. I am glad to have purchased this speaker, and hope to get a lot of use out if it.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Powerful speaker with deep soft bass

lkmm . 1 month ago

Great product. Great battery life. Over all great sound quality and the app that adds 3 band EQ, That’s great too. Party boost is another great feature. Compared to other brand speakers at this price this one is the champ (especially the depth of bass).

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Great sound and tone

JohnnytheFlyer . 2 months ago

I’ve had my personalized JBL Charge 5 for about a year and I Love it

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

JBL Flip 5 Not compatible to Macbook

paprikahead . 2 months ago

JBL Flip 5 bluetooth pairs to my Macbook Air running Sequoia but there is no sound.

Customer Support - 2 months ago

We're here to help with your JBL Flip 5. Please check if the feedback tone is audible when turning the speaker on and off. If the feedback tone is not audible, proceed to performing a factory reset by pressing and holding the volume up (+) and play buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until the unit turns off. If the feedback tone is audible, please try connecting to a different source to see if it fixes the problem. Sometimes a Bluetooth connection can become corrupt. Please try to forget/unpair the speaker on your device and do a manual pairing by pressing the Bluetooth button on your JBL Flip 5. On your source device, tap on "JBL Flip 5" to connect. If the issue is still not resolved, the last thing to try is a reset. If the issue persists, please contact our customer support.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Nice compact speaker

Always working . 2 months ago

I purchased this speaker because it's easy to carry and sounds really good and also the battery life is great

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Worth it

Annie C . 2 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

This JBL sounds amazing, quality of sound very crisp, great base. Compact and with volume turned up pretty loud sound stays consistent and clear.

Great sounding speaker.

JBL lover 57 . 2 months ago

My speaker is a custom design and it looks awesome. The design is awesome and looks just like the design I made for it. It isn't too hard to do a design as the web page guides you through the process. The sound is sharp and crisp with booming bass. It works like my other speakers, with no drops in sound quality during playback. This speaker is great for everyday listening or for throwing a party, as it connects to other speakers with party boost for a truly amazing stereo sound. The only con I have found is the status light when the battery is about to die isn't too bright as it is a red colored light to alert you to charge it up. The charging light is blue and can be seen while it's charging. Other than that it is an awesome speaker.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

FAQs

JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker FAQs

Sort by

SteveO . Aug 4, 2024

Can you take phone calls with this speaker ?

Pulse5 . Jun 30, 2024

What speakers will connect

Answer from Verizon Customer Support5 months

Please reach out to manufacturer for more information. ~Peter

Was this answer helpful?

Pulse5 . Jun 30, 2024

Will it connect to charge 6

Answer from Verizon Customer Support5 months

Please reach out to manufacturer for more information. ~Peter

Was this answer helpful?

Steven Babjak . May 4, 2024

What does orange flashing light mean

Answer from Verizon Customer Support7 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

Was this answer helpful?

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 Support8 months

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.

Was this answer helpful?

EmmaDafi2 . Apr 8, 2024

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

Answer from Customer Support8 months

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.

Was this answer helpful?

Ubl boombox2 . Apr 6, 2024

How do you sink multiple devices together

Answer from Verizon Customer Support8 months

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

Was this answer helpful?

Msgt Vern . Mar 22, 2024

Love the speaker and app. I have worn out my charge 3 and now happily own a 5. My only complaint is why does the app not allow you to turn the speaker on remotely?

Answer from Customer Support8 months

We hear you. To control our JBL Charge 5 it must be connected first to the device and the JBL Portable App. It can be turned off by the app but you'll have to turn it on manually. As of right now, that is not a feature but we appreciate your feedback and will forward this along to the appropriate teams. If you need more help with the unit, please contact our customer support.

Was this answer helpful?

Question . Dec 28, 2023

How many speakers can you connect by wifi from one computer?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support11 months

The JBL Charge 5 uses Bluetooth to connect with devices. For how many Bluetooth connections your computer supports, you'd need to consult with the PC's manufacturer. -John

Was this answer helpful?

DonW . Dec 21, 2023

What is the temperature range for the Charge 5?

Answer from Customer Support11 months

Thanks for your inquiry. Our JBL Charge 5 is engineered to function effectively within a temperature range spanning from 5 to 45 degrees Celsius.

Was this answer helpful?