JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Deep Bass, IP67 Waterproof and Dustproof, 20 Hours of Playtime, Built-In Powerbank, Black
Original price was: £179.99.£107.10Current price is: £107.10.
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Batteries : 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
Language : English, English, English, English
Product Dimensions : 15 x 200 x 15 cm; 960 g
Date First Available : 29 Jan. 2021
Manufacturer : Harman
ASIN : B08VDNCZT9
Item model number : JBLCHARGE5BLK
Country of origin : China
Guaranteed software updates until : unknown
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Take the amazing power of JBL Pro Sound with you both in and outdoors with an optimised racetrack-shaped driver, a separate tweeter, and dual JBL bass radiators delivering rich and clear audio
The wireless speaker’s portable design means the fun doesn’t have to stop, packed with an incredible 20-hour battery life, JBL Charge 5 lets you party all day and into the night
Wirelessly stream music from your phone, tablet or any other Bluetooth-enabled device while simultaneously charging your devices with a built-in powerbank so you never have to pause the party
To the pool, to the park, to the shower JBL Charge 5 is fully IP67 waterproof and dustproof, so you can bring your speaker anywhere without taking a break from your tunes
Items Delivered: 1 x JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with built-in powerbank, bold JBL Pro Sound, complete with USB-C cable, safety sheet, quick-start guide and warranty card, in black
Customers say
Customers praise the speaker’s sound quality, with one noting its brilliant low-frequency resonance, and appreciate its build quality, describing it as a solid 4.5 speaker. The battery life is impressive, lasting up to a couple of days, and customers find it easy to connect, connecting to phones and iPads in seconds. They like its compact size, fitting well in overhead storage, and its appearance, describing it as a stunning little piece of kit. The Bluetooth connectivity receives mixed reviews, with some praising the connection while others report connection struggles.
10 reviews for JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Deep Bass, IP67 Waterproof and Dustproof, 20 Hours of Playtime, Built-In Powerbank, Black
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Original price was: £179.99.£107.10Current price is: £107.10.
Musicfan –
Such high quality
Update: March 2024.I have now bought a second Charge 5, to allow stereo pairing. To say the sound blows me away is an understatement. Individually, the Charge 5 is a fantastic speaker, and I raved about it in my original review below. As a stereo pair, the sound is taken up to another level! For around £250 for both speakers, you have room filling separation, fabulous open clarity, rich bass, and of course the total versatility that portable Bluetooth speakers can bring! The pairing process is easy, via the JBL Portable App, and takes seconds. The reward is immense. I urge you to buy one. Then I urge you to buy a second.Original review:I really love this speaker for so many reasons. Mainly of course the sound quality. Thatâs the most important aspect of any speaker for me. The sound from the Charge 5 is open and clear, I hear so much detail, even in complex musical passages.There was plenty of charge when firing it up for the first time, pairing was immediate, and the JBL portable app was also an immediate success. The unit feels substantial and robust, even though I have no intention of taking it to the beach, submerging it in water, and my pool party days are long gone!! Hang on, Iâve never been to pool party!!From playing my first tracks, I was aware of a wide grin on my face! This unit may be top quality, but itâs also fun! It makes you smile. The opposite was true for me, with a Sony SRS-XG300 that I bought at the same time – tempted by a great Black Friday deal on the Sony. I returned the Sony and will buy a second Charge 5 to have the option of stereo pairing.Back to the Charge 5. I was very happy with the clarity of the sound fresh from the box, and even happier with some mild tweaking of the app equaliser. It didnât make a huge difference, but a subtle one. I do have various other portable Bluetooth speakers, including a Soundcore motion boom plus, but I can already tell the Charge 5 will become my go-to choice. My Audio Pro Addon C5A has beautiful rich sound, but is of course mains only.Iâd read so many reviews of various speakers, and the Charge 5 usually is very favourable reviewed, especially by What Hi-Fi, where it gets many awards. I can now understand why. This is an absolute joy, and will make me listen to even more music than I already do! Iâm a very VERY happy buyer.
Aman –
The JBL charge 5 has excellent sound quality…
Brilliant, Good size portable speaker, Great build quality, sound is clear and bassy without distortion, decent battery life (Around 20 hours) the app is easy to use and it pairs well to most devices, the JBL Charge 5 is a must have premium quality Bluetooth speaker, fully recommend.
Alex –
Very nice speaker, worth paying extra
I am a bit into hifi and things, so I have always been sceptical about bluetooth speakers and even more so about boom boxes with lights etc.The hifi is nice, but you wouldn’t take it to your bathroom while having a shower, or next to your bed while reading, or to the park. So, I decided to give this speaker a go.I investigated first and a few key points made me go for this option:- no lights and other unecessary things- clean and nice design (related to the above)- has a mid woofer and separate tweeter which should increase clarity and range- long battery lifeOk. I got it out of the box and I was impressed. It would be completely stupid to compare it with the hifi sound on Focal floor standers and class B amplifier.So I will be referencing my impressions for what it is,a portable speaker. And man, this thing delivers.My view.The speaker sounds clear, it plays well with many different genres of music, playing rock tunes lovely and clearly (the dedicated tweeter surely helps).The sound signature is V shaped, which means it is slightly equalized to increase the highest and lowest frequencies. This is normal for regular listeners, a flat response would not sound nice on such speaker. Having said that, the bass is not exagerated and the extra bit helps when using it outside, for sure.The sound is directional, so the best sound comes from the front (where the JBL logo is).The speaker maintains a really good sound signature at low volume, which is perfect for when going to a park and you don’t want to disturb others, or while reading with some background music.It does have plenty of volume to fill up a room with sound. I haven’t tried pairing it with another speaker, something you can apparently do. I do not have another one, I expect the result to be satisfying. But for bigger setups I would always recommend an hifi set, even with bookshelf speakers.Me and my girlfriend used the speaker for a few hours so far and the battery hasn’t yet even dropped below 50%. In fact, we haven’t yet had to charge it since it came out of the box!The speaker can be updated using the JBL app using the mobile phone.It is rated to be water and dust resistant, but I haven’t tried that. I guess it is a bonus for when using it in the misty bathroom while showering, or if it gets a bit wet carrying it in the park. I don’t see any point to put it on water on purpose.In short.It is an expensive speaker, no doubt. But if like me you listen to some variety of music that doesn’t need just bass, you find rgb and lights to be a minus rather than a bonus, you like sometimes to listen to it at low volume… This speaker is absolutely perfect for that and it is worth the small extra investment.Consider also that bluetooth is a constantly evolving technology, so it lasts less than an analog system. This speaker uses the latest bluetooth standards, so it will last you for a bit longer.You always have your hifi when you want to get the full listening experience, but this thing will get a nice smile on your face 🙂
ashton –
Jbl charge 5 for work
Great speaker its very clear and feels very robust has good sound and a suprising long battery life. It’s slightly too big to fit in a deep pocket though still not a burden if thrown in a bag. As a Baker currently its been easy to clean with a simple damp cloth. Only real issues i have with is the battery indicator doesnt consistsntly stay on (you have to press a button to see) and the slower but still good charge rate. would recommend still though.
Nina Mackenzie –
impressive speaker
Love it, amazing bass, impressive sound quality from an impact size, it can goes really loud and still very rich and smooth. Connect within 5 sec once you turn on and paired previous. Great size, good weight, portable and easy to carry around. Smart looking, very pleased overall.
Murat –
Charge 4 vardı Åimdi charge 5 aldım..bunun ses çıkıŠgücü daha yüksek daha iyi
Munya –
Harman has won my heart on any of their Products. I love the Charge 5 I even want to get a 2nd one hahaha and make sure I fully utilise the functionalities⦠Party Boostð
L –
Questa recensione farà 1.000 likes:2 jbl al PC, si può!(HO AGGIORNATO LA RECENSIONE AL PUNTO 7:PER SEMPLIFICARVI I PASSAGGI)Non avete ancora prenotato un’altra jbl-5 su amazon? A chi aspettate??Increduli? Curiosi?Credete vi stia prendendo in giro?Valuterete voi!1.Ma prima,vi dico la mia impressione:le casse sono magnifiche, qualità superlativa.Vi piacciono i bassi? Allora compratele ad occhi chiusi:e compratevi anche lâaspirina,perché a me è venuto il più bel felice mal di testa della mia vita,dovuto alla potenza e qualità di questi bassi!(ciò non significa che gli alti e i medi siano scarsiâ¦ANZI!)2.ma il top dei top, è la loro modalità stereo:che sono riuscito a collegare, tramite PC!Pronti???Vi accontento!!:3.scaricate il programma:âVirtual Audio Cableâ (VAC),fatto da Eugene (Evgenii) Muzychenko:il programma è gratuito,non ha virus o cose varie(se non ci credete, sottoponetelo al sito: âvirustotalâ)e soprattutto funziona benissimo:è un programma nato nel 1998, come leggerete nel sito,ed è arrivato, alla versione 4.70:ci sono tre modalità del programma, che si possono scaricare:A. âFull versionâ (a pagamento)B. âtrial versionâ (è la full, ma dopo 30 minuti câè una voce registrata,che vi dice di acquistare la full-version)C. âLite-versionâ: è quella che câinteressa!4.Ma vi do un altro aiuto!:digitate su youtube:âConnect 2 Bluetooth Speakers to PC Windows 11â,dello youtuber: âChess playerâ:usate i sottotitoli in italiano,e il gioco è fatto!Vi spiegherà appunto, come usare VAC:5.Ma vi do un altro aiuto ancora!Se leggete la guida di VAC(leggetela online, dal sito di Eugene, nella sezione: âmanualâ:così potrete tradurlacon google traduttore automatico delle pagine straniere)vi accorgerete che potrete:fare in modo che i volumi da 1 a 100% di Windows(che trovate in uno dei tasti âf1 – f12â del vs notebook x intenderci),funzionino col VAC:per abilitarli,basta che andiate sul âPannello di controllo VACâ,e abilitiate la spunta sui volumi (âvolume controlâ)che si trova in alto a dx, del pannello di controllo VAC:PS: il Pannello di controllo VAC,è nella cartella âx64â (dove câè anche âaudiorepeaterâ per intenderci):quellâicona blu.PS: per trovare ciò che vi dico,su âmanualâ, cercate il titolo: âControl Panel Installationâ (è il 7° puntino nero del âmanualâ)e poi: â Cable parameter sectionâ (è 2 righe più in giù):=lì troverete spiegato il: âVolume Controlâ6.Ma vi do un altro aiuto!La guida insegna anche,ad avviare i due âAudio repeaterâ,direttamente allâavvio di Windows(senza che andiate manualmente, ogni volta che avviate Windows,ad aprire i 2 âAudiorepeaterâ, e poi impostare i parametri):per avviarli automaticamente dunque,basta creare 2 links-desktop del programma: âaudio repeaterâ,e basta cliccare tasto-dx su ciascuna delle 2 icone-desktop âaudio-repeaterâ,poi andare su: âproprietà > collegamento > destinazioneâ,e aggiungere quelle stringhe, in formato batch mi sembra si dica,che trovate sulla guida(a me lâha fatto uno che se ne intendeva un minimo dâinformatica:ma qualunque persona che sappia lâABC dâinformatica, vi potrà aiutare)e in meno di 5 minuti,avrete i 2 âaudiorepeaterâ,che si aprono direttamente allâavvio di Windows!7.(AGGIORNAMENTO DI RECENSIONE)Vi faccio unâesempio che esplicita il punto 6.:su â(proprietà > collegamento >) destinazioneâ,voi troverete così più o meno:”C:Program FilesVirtual Audio Cableaudiorepeater.exe”MA:se voi, a questa stringa di quissù(“C:Program FilesVirtual Audio Cableaudiorepeater.exe”)ci aggiungete queste altre stringhe,vi diventerà così:”C:Program FilesVirtual Audio Cableaudiorepeater.exe” /Input:”Line 1 (Virtual Audio Cable)” /AutoStart /Output:”inserite Nome PRECISO della vostra cassa nr 1″Dopodichè, fate lo stesso procedimento sulla âdestinazioneâ del 2° âAudiorepeaterâe cioè:”C:Program FilesVirtual Audio Cableaudiorepeater.exe” /Input:”microsoft sound mapper” /AutoStart /Output:”inserite Nome PRECISO della vostra cassa nr 2″(1° AGGIORNAMENTO DELLA RECENSIONE,QUIGGIÃ!):per fare questi 2 passaggi di quissù,dovete:aprire il âblocconoteâ di Windows(non fatelo con Word:perché âblocconoteâ è più stabile, per fare queste stringhe)e mettere uno SPAZIO(il âbackspaceâ della tastiera,che usiamo comunemente quando scriviamo, un qualsiasi testo Word)su ciascuna aggiunta della stringa,e cioè:per la stringa nr 1:”C:Program FilesVirtual Audio Cableaudiorepeater.exe”(QUI METTETE UNO SPAZIO)/Input:”Line 1 (Virtual Audio Cable)”(QUI METTETE UNO SPAZIO)/AutoStart(QUI METTETE UNO SPAZIO)/Output:”inserite Nome PRECISO della vostra cassa nr 1″per la stringa nr 2:”C:Program FilesVirtual Audio Cableaudiorepeater.exe”(QUI METTETE UNO SPAZIO)/Input:”microsoft sound mapper”(QUI METTETE UNO SPAZIO)/AutoStart(QUI METTETE UNO SPAZIO)/Output:”inserite Nome PRECISO della vostra cassa nr 2″(2° AGGIORNAMENTO DELLA RECENSIONE,QUIGGIÃ!):ATTENZIONE!:per trovare il nome PRECISO,della vs cassa bluetooth nr 1, e 2,dovete:aprire âaudiorepeaterâ,andare su: âwave outâe lì, da quellâelenco,copiare ESATTAMENTE,il nome delle vostre 2 casse bluetooth,e cioè:se avete messo nome âGirolamoâ,alla vs 1° cassa bluetooth,e âGianfrancoâ,alla 2° cassa,le 2 stringhe su blocconote,dovrete comporle così:1°:”C:Program FilesVirtual Audio Cableaudiorepeater.exe”(QUI METTETE UNO SPAZIO)/Input:”Line 1 (Virtual Audio Cable)”(QUI METTETE UNO SPAZIO)/AutoStart(QUI METTETE UNO SPAZIO)/Output:”Girolamo”2°:”C:Program FilesVirtual Audio Cableaudiorepeater.exe”(QUI METTETE UNO SPAZIO)/Input:”microsoft sound mapper”(QUI METTETE UNO SPAZIO)/AutoStart(QUI METTETE UNO SPAZIO)/Output:”Gianfranco”(PS: non vi preoccupate se le stringhele componete in maiuscolo o in minuscolo:è la stessa cosa:quindi girolamo e gianfranco per es.,le potete mettere anche in minuscolo per intenderci)Dopodichè,le vostre stringhe 1 e 2,che avete composto su blocconote,le copiate rispettivamente su:â(proprietà > collegamento >) destinazioneâ,di ciascuno dei vostri 2 âaudiorepeaterâDopodichè,su âproprietà > collegamento > eseguiâ,di ciascuno dei 2 links-desktop di cui avete cambiato la stringa,mettete: âridotto a iconaâ:(3° AGGIORNAMENTO RECENSIONE,QUIGGIÃ)a questo punto,cliccate su âapplicaâ e âokâ(FINE AGGIORNAMENTO RECENSIONE:PROSEGUE CON LA RECENSIONE ORIGINALE)+Dopodichè, premete i tasti: âWin + Râ,digitate: âshell:startupâvi si aprirà la cartella con tutti i programmi in avvio automatico di Windows,e lì,inserite i 2 links-desktop di: âAudiorepeaterâcon le 2 rispettive stringhe che avete cambiato!:e come per magiaâ¦al prossimo avvio di Windows,vi si apriranno automaticamente i 2 âaudiorepeaterâ,e ve li troverete ridotti ad icona, in basso a dx dello schermo!PS: tutta la procedura dei file batch e riduzione a icona,si trova nel âmanualâ, in:âAudio Repeater applicationâ (è lâ8° puntino nero, del âmanualâ)E subito dopo: âcommand line optionsâ (è 8 righe più in giù):in âcommand line optionsâ inoltre,se scorrete la pagina,subito dopo troverete anche: â(automation >)minimize to tray iconâ8.PS: attenzione che,se allâavvio di Windows,non avete già aperto le 2 casse jbl,i 2 âaudiorepeaterâ che si avvieranno in automatico con Windows,vi daranno errore,perché non âtrovanoâ le 2 casse;PS: così come state attenti,a non chiudere i 2 âaudiorepeaterâ,mentre ascoltate musica:perché vi darà altri errori:9.PS: se fate tutti i passaggi descritti,lâaudio funzionerà benissimo,ma se doveste sbagliare in generale qualcosa,nel processo di installazione e/o configurazione/ etcdel suddetto programma VAC,non vi preoccupate:disinstallatelo (da âinstallazione applicazioniâ di windows)e reinstallatelo:(il programma è banalissimo e non dà errori di nessun genere a Windows);a volte per es. a me,il suono non era sincronizzato fra le 2 casse,MA perché IO SBAGLIAVO:poi pian piano quando ho imparato il programma VAC,e reimpostavo le cose per come era giusto,TUTTO funzionava alla grande!PS:al volume massimo dei 3 tipi di volumi,(cioè: volume casse-jbl al 100% [coi tasti â+â della cassa, al massimo]Volume Windows Media Player al 100%Volume Windows al 100% [quelli dei tasti f1 â f12 x intenderci])le 2 casse, se ci si avvicina lâorecchio, danno un piccolo fruscio:ma provate ad avviare una canzone,e vedete se non vi crollano i muri della casa!E in più, se uno a quei volumi riproduce 1 canzone per es.,il fruscio non si sente perché viene assorbitodalla potenza incredibile delle 2 jbl coi 3 volumi al 100%!10.Leggendomi e traducendomi la guida,ho provato a modificare anche tutti i parametri di âaudio repeaterâ esistenti:ma non ho trovato modifiche o migliorie dellâaudio:infatti se uno fa quello che spiega lo youtuber,tutto funzionerà , già di suo, benissimo!11.Il 2° audio repeater,ho provato ad avviarlo,non come dice lo youtuber (cioè da: âesegui come amministratoreâ)perché io sono già amministratore:e quindi ho visto che basta avviarlo normalmente:in più,mi sono accorto che posso mettere nei 2 âaudiorepeaterâ,in âWave inâ,tutti e 2 âwindows sound mapperâ,e mi funziona lo stesso!=anzi, a volte,se per es.nonostante i 3 tipi di volumi siano al 100%,ma il volume di una cassa continuasse a rimanere più alto,rispetto allâaltra, (più basso),in quel caso,se metto 2 âwindows sound mapperâ come âWave inâ,(piuttosto che âLine 1 + windows sound mapper [come dice lo youtuber]),il suono fra le 2 casse,mi uscirà allo stesso livello!PS: ma se esce uno più alto e uno più basso,è perché a priori si è fatto un errore di configurazione12.Buon ascolto!correte subito su amazon ad acquistare la 2° jbl!!
Anurag –
The power of this speaker really lives up to its size. The product is bulkly but can be held in one hand. JBL portable app provides settings to control speaker’s equalizer. My suggestion – keep bass to full and mid to lowest and leave treble on default or a point above. You can then use 3rd party apps such as PowerAmp Equilizer to further fine-tune the sound output. This speaker has high output on mid and bass which is good for clarity and loudness with punchy bass especially when kept in places like under the table or on shell where wooden enclosures can amplify the bass and control the mids and treble.I doubt people who are acquainted to more deeper sounds such as Bose or Sony would argue, but you can be assured that you are getting sound quality from JBL worth every penny you have spent. Similar specs on higher brands would cost double and might not even live upto the JBL standard. So do your research and visit outlets if you are evaluating various brands.You can believe me when I say that none of the online reviews are much helpful when in doubt, only listening to the device itself in a shop can relieve you of your doubts.The speaker is attractive, I have ordered red color and it looks fantastic.
Steve –
The JBL Charge 5 has been getting a lot of buzz, and for good reason! Here’s why I joined the chorus of positive reviews:Big Sound, Small Package: Don’t let the compact size fool you. This speaker packs a serious punch! The sound is clear, crisp, and the bass is surprisingly deep for its size. Perfect for bringing the party wherever you go.Built to Last: The JBL Charge 5 is a trooper. The IP67 water and dustproof rating means it can handle splashes, spills, and even a dip in the pool. No worries about taking it to the beach or on adventures.Power Up Your Day: This speaker isn’t just about jamming out. It doubles as a power bank, allowing you to charge your devices on the go. Perfect for keeping your phone alive during long outings.Reviewed and Approved: While many reviewers have sung its praises, I can personally vouch for its awesomeness. It lives up to the hype!Here are some additional points to consider:Battery Life: The battery life is impressive, lasting for a good amount of playtime on a single charge.Portability: The size and weight make it easy to carry around. Perfect for tossing in a backpack or bag.Durability: The build quality feels solid, and the speaker seems ready to withstand everyday wear and tear.Overall, the JBL Charge 5 is a fantastic portable Bluetooth speaker. It delivers powerful sound, impressive durability, and even lets you charge your devices. Whether you’re at the beach, on a hike, or just relaxing at home, this speaker is a great companion. Highly recommend!