JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Color

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

674 reviews

91% of reviewers recommend this product.

Great purchase!

D Smith . 8 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

JBL has a winner with this portable speaker! The Bluetooth capability works seamlessly with any cell phone I use and the sound is remarkable! Very clear tones and vocals radiate from this durable compact speaker with a nice blend of bass. This purchase from Verizon was a great buy with the speaker on sale for 60% off.

Great product overall

caro611 . 8 days ago

I bought this and I'm really happy with the product - portable, excellent sound. Best product that I could buy for the summer and its different activities: pool days, beach days, parties and bbqs with friends

harmanaudio.com Originally posted on harmanaudio.com

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

674 reviews

91% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Great purchase!

D Smith . 8 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Great product overall

caro611 . 8 days ago

harmanaudio.com Originally posted on harmanaudio.com

QBIQ

QBIQ . 9 days ago

Awesome... Above and Beyond what was expected!! Thank you!!

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Best speaker

Chris12334 . 10 days ago

perfect! it is cool and looks exactly like i thought and works like a charm

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Great sound!

Adriana G . 11 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I have had prior JBL speakers and this one is the best out of all of them

Excellent

JBLC . 11 days ago

I love JBL. I was already a fan of Ellis, but now I love it even more. Very practical and the sound quality is perfect.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Jupahj . 13 days ago

It's great, and the sound is amazing. It's a great speaker

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Excellent sound.

Sean M . 15 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I like the fact that it constantly has 60 W RMS and when you plug it in it switches to 80 W RMS so you don’t always get the best quality sound unless it’s plugged in. The sound is absolutely amazing and it will fill an entire room easily.

Mrsalts . 15 days ago

When I link the new charge 5's one will cut out for a few seconds. Also when you separate them about 20 feet the connection goes in and out.

Customer Support - 15 days ago

Thank you for your feedback on our JBL Charge 5. Please try these steps to isolate the issue. First, move the audio source closer to the speakers and move the speakers closer to each other. Walls, obstacles, and other wireless devices can interrupt the Bluetooth and PartyBoost connection. It is possible that there is something interferring with the signal, causing the dropouts. Please make sure that the host speaker is only connected to one audio source and away from other wireless sources to avoid interference. Restart both your speakers and the audio source. Then, pair it again with your speaker. If you're streaming music from the internet, it is possible that there is an issue with the internet connection and not your speaker. If you need more help, please contact us.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

White patches

PawsOfPika . 19 days ago

I bought this speaker a few weeks ago, its great audio preformance. But my one issue is the graphics are already coming off. Theres random white markings appearing on the designs. I havent been moving the speaker much as its been sitting on a shelf. But the white marks are bleeding through.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

FAQs

JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker FAQs

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Tony . Jul 9, 2025

Can this speaker play USB music playback

Answer from Verizon Customer Support23 hours

The speaker does not support music playback. -Will

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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 Support1 month

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 Support4 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 Support6 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 Support1 year

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 Support1 year

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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