JBL - CHARGE5 Portable Waterproof Speaker with Powerbank - Gray

JBL Charge 5 Review – 5 Stars I recently picked up the JBL Charge 5, and I’m absolutely thrilled with it. It’s everything I was looking for in a portable speaker. Design and Build Quality: 5/5 The Charge 5 has a rugged, sleek design with a durable fabric finish and a rubberized exterior that feels built to last. It’s IP67-rated, meaning it’s waterproof and dustproof, making it perfect for outdoor use. The buttons are intuitive, and the speaker has a solid, premium feel. Sound Quality: 5/5 The sound is incredible for its size! The bass is deep and powerful, while the mids and highs are clear and balanced. Whether I’m using it for a party or just chilling outside, the sound fills the space easily, and the bass doesn’t overpower the rest of the music. It’s loud enough for both indoor and outdoor use. Battery Life: 5/5 Battery life is excellent—up to 20 hours of playtime on a full charge. I’ve used it all day at the beach without worrying about recharging. The USB-C charging port is also a nice touch for faster charging. Ease of Use: 5/5 The Charge 5 connects seamlessly to my phone via Bluetooth, and I can link multiple devices without any hassle. It’s simple to control the speaker with the buttons, and the party boost feature lets me pair it with other JBL speakers for even more sound. Final Thoughts: 5/5 The JBL Charge 5 is a fantastic portable speaker with great sound, durability, and impressive battery life. Whether you’re at home, the beach, or a picnic, it’s a reliable companion that brings powerful sound wherever you go. Highly recommended!

I’ve had the JBL Charge 5 in red for a while now, and I honestly can’t imagine life without it. The color is stunning—it’s bold and vibrant, and it always stands out wherever I take it. But the real star here is the sound. It’s loud, clear, and packs an impressive amount of bass without overpowering the mids and highs. I’ve used it at parties and it’s never let me down. The waterproofing is a huge plus—I’ve accidentally splashed it a few times, and it keeps playing like nothing happened. And the battery? This thing just doesn’t quit! It feels like it lasts forever. If you’re on the fence about getting one, trust me, it’s worth every penny.

At this price point, this is an outstanding little speaker! It is simple to pair and offers a really big sound with good clarity throughout the the mid and high ranges while providing enough bass to fill a medium sized room. That said, it was purchased primarily for outdoor use at the beach where it really shines. I purchased this for my wife as she meets up at the beach with about 10 of her girlfriends once each month and wanted something very portable that could withstand both sand and the occasional splash. After the first use, she came home beaming. She said that it was plenty loud (my biggest concern was that it might not have been loud enough for the beach) and that they even kept turning it down as it was a bit too loud to talk over comfortably. I purchased a carry case for it from a large online retailer that fits this unit perfectly and keeps it safe while not in use. She LOVED that added touch as well.

Absolute worth the money! This speaker has amazing and loud sound, well built with high quality materials, an incredible bass and long lasting battery. It is a light weight and portable speaker, so it makes it ideal to take it with you for your indoor family/friends gatherings and/or outdoor events. Buttons are easy to use and supper responsive. Easy to connect to your phone or smart TV to enhance audio experience. I love the new power bank feature to charge your phone and make the party music keep going! 100% recommended!

I couldn't decide between the Charge 5 and the Flip 6. One has a bigger sound and 20 hour battery (Charge) and one is more portable with a 12 hour battery but still has great sound (Flip), amazing bass for its size. So I got both, expecting to maybe return one within BB's 15 day return policy. What I found was that the two together are amazing... They have a link feature (PartyBoost) that gives a huge spatial sound when in use. I put the larger speaker in front of me and the smaller off to the side, closer to my ear. Once you hear this it will be hard to listen to just one speaker. So, keeping them both, very happy with my purchase... JBL links to Bluetooth effortlessly (I have an android phone and other BT sources). Once linked, sound will switch between speakers by turning the power on/off.