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Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 337 reviews

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  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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

    Good quality speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome speaker. Downl9ad app and able to select light show want. Speaker very good quality sound. Can't beat price, since got open box and was brand new.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Light show, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BEST SPEAKER

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speaker got it on sale for Christmas, would definitely recommend. Love the color show and durability build of this speaker. JBL is the best!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    JBL speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing sound love the lights that go with the sound of the music! Only downside kinda expensive

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Light show, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought as a gift for my teenager. He is thrilled with it. Connected easily, great sound, and the lights are fun, and can be turned off.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Light show

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wireless speaker and light show

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This speaker can hold a charge for an extended amount of time during party events. The colorful light patterns make this item perfect for entertaining guests.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Light show, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfection

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best speaker ever! The ambient noise feature in the app reqlly is useful when putting my neeborn to sleep! The lights are neat, and the sound is fantastic!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker maybe a little high on price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The speaker is a great speaker with good updates to the previous version. The lighting effects are better then previous versions and they added in the JBL app different settings including EQ which is a 3 band. The speaker also has features of ambient noise you can play like the ocean, outdoors campfire etc. the notes the speaker produces are crisp and clear. The battery life is great. Some cons for this speaker are the JBL connect to other speakers being party mode only works with the last gen speaker line up not the 3s or older at least at this moment of review. Another con is when you have the speaker in rain or water in gets on it in general the water traps in the top grill and will make the sound quality worse until water is removed however the speaker works great still. USB C is lovely all in all I recommend the speaker I just wish it was a little cheaper by like 50 dollars

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Light show, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Sound

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It looks awesome. The way the pattern and colors change with every song that plays. Its very clear and crisp sound. It just overall amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just buy it!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent speaker! Couldn't be happier with my purchase! Jbl is the king of the speaker market at this price point!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Light show, Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Speaker!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    JBL has always made great speakers, but the Pulse 5 really takes the cake. Its sound is crisp, the lights are a great touch, and it even has a loop now! 100% recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Battery doesn’t last

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a nice speaker I love JBL but the battery in this thing does not last, idk if it’s because of the lights but I leave it on the charger for hours and the battery will die in less time than I’ve left it charging, a little disappointing but sound wise it is good and the colors are beautiful and bright.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    JBL Bluetooth speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent sound and distance from a small package. Colored lights add style at outdoor settings while providing exceptionally good audio. Great battery life

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Open box JBL speaker

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really great deal considering it almost more than half off with a few small scratches but overall sounds loud and clear .

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Light show, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy husband

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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 husband as a birthday gift. The light effects are an amazing compliment to the excellent sound quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Light show, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the sound quality and the lights, I also can merge it with my boom box 3

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Light show, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this speaker!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best JBL speaker yet! Can't beat the sound quality and the lights set the perfect vibe!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LOVE!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing new design and mobile app is very easy to use. Sound quality is beyond impressive. Best portable speaker i have ever had. Really sets the scene at parties

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Light show, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reviw on JBL SPEAKER

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the sound and colors!! Gotnfornour daughter tonget the ear buds outbofbher ear. Great soound quality!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Light show, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker for the value

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the speaker overall and also thr light show is what steal thr show!!! One excellent speak.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Light show, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Party in a box!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The speaker is so cool. Not only does it have great sound The matching light show that goes along with it is awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend