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4.76 out of 5stars
(17 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
04/24/2021
Excellent sound quality, Battery lasts forever
I took it to the beach sound quality was booming. It was Amazing while it played music I charged my phone. Battery lasted forever AMAZING SPEAKER!!
Pedro14169Yes

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
12/17/2021
Look Elsewhere
I ordered the Charge 5 after my old standby and great sounding Charge 3 ceased to hold a charge. First off, no instructions or product description of any kind included- not that this will keep you from figuring it out- it's just odd to have an empty box with just the power cord. Right off, the first thing I was confronted with was the tiny base with raised ridges that it's supposed to sit on. It just rolls around if you don't purposely place it just-so. Totally unstable compared to the earlier model. Second, is the included tiny little 18" charging cord, barely enough to reach the standard height of a receptacle. Third, the initializing/power down "tone" is RIDICULOUSLY loud. If you're spouse has fallen asleep after listening to music they will no longer be after you shut the unit off. Just Stupid. All of which I might consider over looking if it sounded awesome, which it does not. Apparently the development that took place since 2016 was in the how-to-make-it-cheaper process. This unit will be returned and I would strongly recommend you look elsewhere.
Ross
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/12/2022
    Charge 5
    Spectacular sound, much smaller than the Charge 3. It's my second JBL and I'm not complaining about the service and the product. Recommendation, if you are going to take it to the beach, try to keep it well cared for and do not put it in salt water because it can be damaged faster.
    Aneudi
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/03/2022
    Powerful speaker
    This speaker has a lot too offer if your browsing around and your looking for a high quality speaker with great sound, go with this one I highly recommend if you love music like me, I promise you will not be disappointed for what your getting. Features, sound quality, bass, battery life, etc, everything is awesome.
    ej2cold123
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/30/2022
    JBL out did theirselves
    Sounds incredible. I hesitated because to be honest it's priced $30.00 more here than anywhere but I had a $100.00 gift card so I went for it. Think I'm going to get another and do the party connect feature to link them. Don't get me wrong I'd love the big Extreme 3 by JBL but I think the clarity on this one is better. O
    huffy50
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/26/2022
    Perfect for the size
    I bought this speaker for all around listening and wow does it do good I do use it's equalizer a lot but even the inbox sound is great and I love yeeting some water on the radiator and watching that boy bounce 10/10
    Thichuman
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/26/2022
    The best portable speaker I've owned.
    I've owned 5 different portable speakers by five different manufacturers at different price points. This is by far the best speaker I've ever owned. The sound is clear, crisp and loud. I can run the speaker all day for 2 full days on a single charge.
    Alred
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/17/2021
    Look Elsewhere
    I ordered the Charge 5 after my old standby and great sounding Charge 3 ceased to hold a charge. First off, no instructions or product description of any kind included- not that this will keep you from figuring it out- it's just odd to have an empty box with just the power cord. Right off, the first thing I was confronted with was the tiny base with raised ridges that it's supposed to sit on. It just rolls around if you don't purposely place it just-so. Totally unstable compared to the earlier model. Second, is the included tiny little 18" charging cord, barely enough to reach the standard height of a receptacle. Third, the initializing/power down "tone" is RIDICULOUSLY loud. If you're spouse has fallen asleep after listening to music they will no longer be after you shut the unit off. Just Stupid. All of which I might consider over looking if it sounded awesome, which it does not. Apparently the development that took place since 2016 was in the how-to-make-it-cheaper process. This unit will be returned and I would strongly recommend you look elsewhere.
    Ross
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/12/2021
    Authentic
    The main reason why the speaker ordered here, was because there is certainty that they will not send a fake or clone article. I had a bad experience with another site that sent the same JBL Charge 5 speaker but fake. I will never reorder JBL products through a third party. I highly recommend ordering for this site. The speaker sounds amazing with Hight fidelity and clear. I'm going to order another speaker to have stereo sound.
    Espantagaro
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/16/2021
    Great buy, great sound!
    My husbands JBL flip decided to stop working so I researched the best speakers that's wireless and durable. It didn't take long for me to end up getting this one. The sound quality is great, wireless connection is quick and portable for when we go out camping on the weekends. The charge lasted through out the weekend and then some.
    Mary
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/21/2021
    Midsize King
    I've owned many JBL speakers and have been extremely satisfied by all but like all technology they are improved by the next generation. The last JBL charge I owned was the charge 3 which I had since launch until selling it recently it was still just as amazing as the day I bought it, but after hearing my new charge 5 I realized just how much of an improvement it was. The added tweeter was the first thing I noticed it makes the speaker sound so much more clear and loud compared to the previous model while retaining the awesome bass response. I considered trying a different brand this time but after a lot of research I decided that JBL is still the brand for me nobody else gives me everything I want in a speaker but they always deliver, in my opinion nobody has the sound quality, build quality and everything else I look for at a comparable price. I also owned the original JBL Xtreme and I have to say the charge 5 is very very close in sound and performance which is amazing at the size. Overall I am extremely happy with this speaker and I'm looking forward to using it for years to come.
    Jwilln
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/21/2021
    Excellent Sound
    Liked it so much I bought a second to use in the party/stereo mode in my 40 x 40 workshop. Great tonal quality with the addition of the tweeter for classic rock and sixties/seventies music. Would highly recommend the JBL Portable app for firmware updates and entering the party or stereo mode.
    BobF18
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/18/2021
    I love my JBL!
    First of all, major design points! This speaker is aesthetically pleasing, which is very important to me. Sound wise, you can't beat the quality for it's size. Not only is it easily portable, but it's range of sound is pretty impressive for how compact it is. Also, the battery lasts forever!!! It's loud enough to hear, while I'm in the shower and the fact that it's waterproof, allows me to feel confident that it won't be damaged by all the steam in my bathroom. Seriously, the construction on this thing is great! It's expensive for sure, but if you can afford it, I'd say go for it! I'm glad I did.
    JJ 123
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/15/2021
    Worth to buy. Awesome look.
    Another wonderful piece from JBL. Great for personal use like in room, pool or beach. I like the new shape with their new big logo on it. Clear sound with awesome bass. Its not very handy like flip which you can easily carry in any small bag. Its really wort to buy. I have just got it two days so cant say anything about battery. But hoping it will be good.
    Stephanie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/13/2021
    I really do love this speaker!
    I bought this about 2 weeks ago, and so far it has been quite impressive. It feels heavy duty, while still being small enough to shove into a bag. The mesh casing gives it an excellent grip for your hands, while still looking sleek and cool. The sound quality is unmatched, which holds true for most JBL products. The ability to charge your other devices using this speaker is an AWESOME plus! The only issue I have had, that was honestly a little annoying, is that only two weeks into owning this product, the tiny strips of rubber on the bottom that stabilize the speaker have started to peel off. I wouldn't consider myself too rough with my things, however, I have carried it with me almost everywhere I go. Still a great speaker overall, aside from that one minor annoyance.
    smartestelf
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/04/2021
    Great sound and nice design
    I am surprised on the sound it produces it's crisp and clear thanks to the tweeter and the vocals get real paring up with the sub just gets a great sound.
    Unknown
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/24/2021
    Excellent sound quality, Battery lasts forever
    I took it to the beach sound quality was booming. It was Amazing while it played music I charged my phone. Battery lasted forever AMAZING SPEAKER!!
    Pedro14169Yes
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/21/2021
    Simply awesome!
    The Charge 5 is simply amazing! Great full sound that will fill a backyard or room easily. Water and dust proof for the beach, and it charges anything with a usb hookup. This is hands down better than the Flip, and not too big like the Extreme to pack into a small bag for the beach or pool. The highs are just a tad bright from a neutral sound, but with an added tweeter this was expected. This is basically a baby Extreme 3. I'm very pleased with JBL once again for bringing amazing portable sound to a package that can't be beat.
    Mikey Mike
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/20/2021
    Durable for Outdoor use
    I needed a new speaker for work but needed something durable.I was hesitant to get this because looked too sexy to take to industrial environment.I took a chance and glad i did.Not only is this a beauty its a beast.The build quality is top notch the rubber sides and grill make me feel confident it will hold its own out here.Battery life is great i currently work 12 hours due to being short handed during pandemic and it has about 25% battery at end of shift while playing at about 75% volume.The type C charging port charges it up real quick about 1 hour or so.I haven't got it wet but i have got it dirty.Overall im happy and recommed if looking for something rugged yet pretty.
    68eight