Customers often highlight the Pulse 5's exceptional sound quality and immersive light show as its most appealing features. Many appreciate its portability and convenient size, while others praise the impressive battery life and satisfying bass response. The speaker's waterproof design and volume capabilities also receive positive feedback.
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Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
JBL Pulse 5
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Simply the best ones
Excellent quality, sound, lighting modes, etc.
Ty JBL
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product i love it at night time sounds amazing
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Light show
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing sound and bass
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
In love with it and it bright and really colorful!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
JBL PLUSE 5
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
GREAT PRODUCT, way better than the Pulse 4. I love this speaker
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun Speaker
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Received the product in good condition. Found a little scratch on the speaker body. Fun speaker to have
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth the buy
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this for my daughter's birthday. She's in college and loves it. Uses it for everything music, tv. Great purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Artchi
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Recommended! Good working! Thank you! The best offer
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great love it my favorite bluetooth speaker i Love best buy thank you so much
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Jbl pulse 5
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Speaker is high quality. Best price I could find too. Battery goes quick with the lights on.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Battery life, Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Colorful Speaker
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The quality of the sound is very good and since it has deep bass I can feel the music nicely. And it's portable so it is very comfortable for me to take the speaker anywhere I go, especially when I go to hangout with my friends by the lake. I really like this product and the price is worth it. Additionally, the ranges of color are 360 degrees of eye-catching colors synced to the beat of your favorite songs. And are very spectacular to watch. And the size & shape of the speaker is very comfortable and easy to carry. It has an incredible 20 hours of battery life, JBL Charge 5 lets you party all day and into the night. IP67 waterproof and dust proof. JBL Charge 5 is very nice product, so you can bring your speaker anywhere.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Boomin all day
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
JBL Pulse 5 Speaker Review
The JBL Pulse 5 combines excellent sound quality with a vibrant 360-degree light show, making it a standout portable Bluetooth speaker. Its robust design is waterproof and dustproof (IP67 rated), perfect for outdoor use. The sound is well-balanced, with deep bass and clear highs, ensuring an immersive listening experience. With up to 12 hours of battery life and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, it’s reliable for long sessions and stable connections. The JBL Portable app enhances functionality, allowing customization of light patterns and sound settings. Compact and portable, the Pulse 5 is ideal for both parties and casual listening.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Light show, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The JBL Pulse 5 is fantastic—great sound with deep bass, plus the lights are fun! The battery lasts for hours, and it has partyboost so connects to our other (older) JBLs.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Light show, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Wonderful except, no volume buttons
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It sounds wonderful. Better than the older version this one replaced. I really love the light settings, the weather one is my favorite. I use it in my classroom to connect to my laptop. But the main drawback I feel it has, is that the volume buttons were removed. That’s why I gave it a 4. As far as how loud it can sound, the quality, and all of the other features, it’s an awesome speaker. I have many other JBL speakers and you may sacrifice a few things because you trade off for the lights, but even as an audiophile, I’m still impressed with this. I do also plan to use it for music and parties etc, but my students watch movies and lessons with it, and the sound really makes a difference. It fills my whole room and I’ve been asked to lower it a few times, so that’s gotta tell you something. I definitely still recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
JBL Speaker
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great Size to carry around, volume is great and very high for the speaker to be so small. I love it I take to the park and to small events that I have and it never disappoints.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Light show, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful JBL Speakers
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The JBL Pulse 5 is a game-changer. Its compact design belies its powerful sound quality, delivering crisp, 360-degree audio that fills any space. The customizable LED light show syncs seamlessly with the music, creating an electrifying atmosphere. With Bluetooth 5.0, waterproofing, and long battery life, it's perfect for any occasion.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful speaker
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It's a lot clearer and has a lot more bass than it's previous generation, it's heavy which makes it feel high quality. The lights are extremely bright and vibrant. It has a lot of customization in the app, very portable, and the design is absolutely beautiful. Overall, an amazing speaker.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
A rare miss for JBL
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I'm actually quite disappointed in this speaker, and I'm a hug JBL fan. I love my Charge4s, and any JBL headphone I've been happy with. But the Pulse5 seems like a huge quality drop.
First the Pros-
-Has great sound from any direction
-Has an easy to use equalizer on the JBL app
-The visuals are awesome(my favorite is the Storm setting)
-Has a good battery for having lighting (about 10-12 hours on full blast, watch your eardrums though)
Now the Cons-
-Has no control buttons. No volume, pause, skip, nothing.
-PartyBoost isn't compatible with JBLConnect(old speakers)
-PartyBoost is only useable about 6ft from each speaker. I start getting skips and pops at 10ft.
-You can't use PartyBoost when connected to a PC. I was hoping to use these with my laptop, but apparently it's a hardware incompatibility.
-You can cause a feedback loop if 2 speakers are set to the same source and you enable PartyBoost. Thankfully I prevented any damage, but be careful.
Overall, I'd say stick with the old speakers, or wait for a sale. Or just buy one and forget PartyBoost.
Also the carry handle is just a 2 inch loop of fabric. It's well constructed, and feels very durable, even has grip lines, but its more suited for hanging off a hook than actually carrying it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from JBL Support
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Thank you for providing your feedback on our JBL Pulse 5. We're always looking for ways to improve. We'll make sure to share your feedback with the appropriate team. If you'll have any questions or concerns about your device, please contact our Customer Support via our official website or toll-free hotline.
Pros mentioned:
Light show, Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s loud, colorful it’s easy to take around with you and it’s waterproof 
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Light show, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Party hq speaker
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This will get you all the attention, from the lights to the sound quality. Its big battery will give u a loud light show and a crowd around it for hours. A cool little party trick to recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Light show, Portability, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pulse 5
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sound is great! But the light pulse completes full package overall. Easy to set up and the trust to its brand as JBL delivers yet again.The price is reasonable and plus bonus when you buy this from bestbuycoz they have the best price out there in the market! Thanks Best buy!