JBL Charge 5
The JBL Charge 5 is alright for music. Thanks to its balanced mids, it reproduces voices and lead instruments with clarity and detail. As a result, it's suitable for listening to lots of different genres, and its graphic EQ allows you to switch up its sound to your liking. That said, as a smaller speaker, it doesn't bring a lot of rumble in the low-bass.
-- As reviewed by Rtings
Product details
- EXCLUSIVE BUNDLE - Includes (1) JBL CHARGE 5 Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with Built-in Powerbank and (1) gSport Carbon Fiber Hardshell Case
- IP67 WATERPROOF AND DUSTPROOF - Take the CHARGE 5 with you anywhere due to its IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating
- 20 HOURS OF PLAYTIME - Long lasting battery delivers 20 hours of playtime and built-in powerbank lets you charge your devices without taking a break
- BOLD JBL PRO SOUND - CHARGE 5 features an optimized long excursion driver, separate tweeter and dual JBL bass radiators
- PERFECT PAIR - The gSport Case's soft velvet interior protects the speaker and integrated mesh pocket is designed perfectly for storing the USB-C cable and other accessories
PROS
+ Fantastic battery life.
+ Balanced mid-range.
CONS
- Requires two units for stereo sound.
- Compression artifacts at max volume.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Rtings on May 10, 2021
The JBL Charge 5 is alright for music. Thanks to its balanced mids, it reproduces voices and lead instruments with clarity and detail. As a result, it's suitable for listening to lots of different genres, and its graphic EQ allows you to switch up its sound to your liking. That said, as a smaller speaker, it doesn't bring a lot of rumble in the low-bass.
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By PCMag on April 27, 2021
JBL's portable Charge 5 speaker delivers surprisingly powerful Bluetooth audio from a compact, waterproof frame, making it the ideal travel companion for going just about anywhere.
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By TechRadar on May 26, 2021
The JBL Charge 5 is an iteration on a winning formula. The Charge series of speakers is known for balanced sound, high volume, and long battery life, and that hasn’t changed in this fifth generation. However, the Charge 5 improves on just about every aspect of what made it great, making it an easy recommendation for those looking for big, balanced sound with all-day battery life.
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By TechAdvisor on June 15, 2021
If you don’t need fancy smart features then the JBL Charge 5 is a great sounding and long-lasting Bluetooth speaker that can also charge your phone.
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By Tom's Guide on April 23, 2021
With a new look, a little more ruggedness and improved sound, the JBL Charge 5 is one of the best Bluetooth speakers — just not one of the cheapest.
80
By TrustedReviews on September 26, 2022
A fun portable speaker that’s one of the best-sounding efforts in its price bracket. With its tough design, good battery life and powerful sound, the JBL Charge 5 presents itself as a great option for indoor use and outdoors.
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By TechAdvisor on June 23, 2021
Si no necesitas funciones inteligentes de lujo, el JBL Charge 5 es un altavoz Bluetooth con una calidad de sonido excelente. Además, funciona también como power bank o batería externa, un extra a tener en cuenta.
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By Pocket-Lint on July 08, 2021
This portable Bluetooth speaker delivers astounding audio considering its relatively diminutive scale. Our main criticism is its somewhat boisterous looks and the long four-hours recharge time. Otherwise, this blasts out the bass, all while being rugged and waterproofed for use wherever you please.
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By Pocket-Lint on June 20, 2021
O Echo Pop da Amazon já é uma das maneiras mais acessíveis de se juntar à festa do Echo, trazendo toda a inteligência de Alexa em um formato compacto e atraente para reproduzir música e podcasts do Spotify, Apple Music e muito mais. Pode poupar 55% neste negócio, o que o torna um roubo absoluto por 17,99 dólares.
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By Pocket-Lint on March 10, 2023
The JBL Charge 5 speaker is a portable Bluetooth solution for having great, bass-filled music indoors and out. It is waterproof so protected against the weather and features up to 20-hours of music playback on a single charge.
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By Pocket-Lint on March 10, 2023
O altifalante JBL Charge 5 é uma solução Bluetooth portátil para ter música excelente e cheia de graves dentro e fora de casa. É à prova de água tão protegida contra as intempéries e apresenta até 20 horas de reprodução de música com uma única carga.
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By Pocket-Lint on March 10, 2023
El altavoz JBL Charge 5 es una solución Bluetooth portátil para disfrutar de una música excelente y llena de graves tanto en interiores como en exteriores. Es resistente al agua, por lo que está protegido contra las inclemencias del tiempo, y ofrece hasta 20 horas de reproducción de música con una sola carga.
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By Pocket-Lint on March 10, 2023
Der JBL Charge 5-Lautsprecher ist eine tragbare Bluetooth-Lösung für großartige, basslastige Musik drinnen und draußen. Er ist wasserdicht und somit vor Witterungseinflüssen geschützt und bietet bis zu 20 Stunden Musikwiedergabe mit einer einzigen Ladung.
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By Pocket-Lint on March 10, 2023
L'enceinte JBL Charge 5 est une solution Bluetooth portable qui permet d'écouter de la musique riche en basses à l'intérieur comme à l'extérieur. Elle est étanche, donc protégée contre les intempéries, et offre jusqu'à 20 heures de lecture de musique sur une seule charge.
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By Pocket-Lint on June 20, 2021
L'Echo Pop d'Amazon est déjà l'un des moyens les plus abordables de participer à la fête de l'Echo, apportant toute l'intelligence d'Alexa dans un format compact et attrayant pour écouter de la musique et des podcasts de Spotify, Apple Music et plus encore. Vous pouvez économiser 55 % sur cette offre, ce qui en fait une véritable aubaine à 17,99 $.
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By Pocket-Lint on March 10, 2023
L'altoparlante JBL Charge 5 è una soluzione Bluetooth portatile per avere musica fantastica e piena di bassi in casa e fuori. È impermeabile, quindi protetto dalle intemperie, e offre fino a 20 ore di riproduzione musicale con una sola carica.
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