JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Deep Bass, IP67 Waterproof and Dustproof, 20 Hours of Playtime, Built-In Powerbank, Black

Very impressive. Bought this for BBQs, holiday hotels, air bnbs etc. Sound quality is great. I have an amp and Bowers Wilkins speakers at home and the clarity from this is easily as good. It's very mid-dominant but the 3 channel equaliser in the app is useful if you want to tweak the sound, but I mostly leave it in neutral. Sounds fuller indoors as most speakers can't move outside air, but in the garden this does still push out strong bass notes, certainly enough for not drowning out your guests! I am snobby about stereo sound but I think this is fine for it's use, and the soundstage is easily enough. It's portable to a point. Think of it as a bottle of wine without the stem in weight and size. I did consider (and trialled) a flip 7 but the bass isn't anywhere near as good. I might think twice about lugging it on a long walk but to a picnic or in hand luggage then no problem. The finish is rugged but I would worry a lighter material might get dirty and so went for the blue. Looks great. Recommended. For travelling and outdoor use it's the best on the market at this price level.

I’ve been using the JBL Charge 5 for a few months now, and it continues to impress me in every aspect. Fit and Size are just right — compact enough to carry around easily, yet heavy and solid enough to feel premium. It fits perfectly in my backpack’s side pocket and doesn’t take up much desk space. The sound quality is outstanding for its size. The bass is deep and punchy without overpowering the mids and highs, which remain clear even at high volume. I’ve used it both indoors and outdoors, and it performs equally well in both environments. Connectivity is also flawless — Bluetooth pairing is fast and stable, and the range easily covers an entire apartment. It reconnects automatically to my phone every time I turn it on, which is super convenient. When it comes to ease of setup, it couldn’t be simpler. You just press the power button and pair it once — no confusing steps or additional apps required unless you want to customize settings. In terms of value for money, I’d say it’s one of the best portable speakers in its price range. The build quality, waterproof design, and excellent battery life make it worth every penny. I’ve tried cheaper brands before, but none of them came close to the reliability and sound performance of JBL. Overall, the JBL Charge 5 is a perfect balance between portability, durability, and rich audio quality. Highly recommended to anyone who wants a powerful Bluetooth speaker that’s easy to use and built to last.

Awesome and easy to use, loud and clear as well as pairable with my other JBL speaker (app). Absolutely love this, best speaker I have had so far and cheaper because it’s in camo - well that’s fine for me!!! Battery lasts ages and well worth it for £90 at time of buying

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 life Ok. 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 :)

The best speaker I have ever used, brilliant audio depth and an extremely rich bass. Crisp y quality sound anywhere on the go. Easy to setup and comes with an app which allows you to control the bass, mid and treble which is a nice feature to allow you to do, to get the best out of your speaker. There is a range of colours to chose from I went for red and it does not disappoint in anyway. Great value for your money and really strong build quality which makes it more durable.

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.

Very good sound and price as well

Everything is fine, the product is excellent, I recommend it

J'ai acheté cette JBL Charge 5 pour compléter mes deux enceintes Flip 6. Mon objectif était de l'utiliser comme un véritable caisson de basses supplémentaire lorsque je joue, écoute de la musique ou regarde des films. Le résultat est incroyable ! • Son et Basses : Elle délivre un son puissant et des basses très profondes qui ajoutent une dimension impressionnante à l'audio. • Jumelage (PartyBoost) : Le jumelage avec les Flip 6 fonctionne très, très bien et crée un véritable effet "soirée" avec un son stéréo riche. • Qualité : Elle est vraiment étanche (IP67), compacte et la couleur Verte est magnifique et tient parfaitement. Je la recommande fortement ! C'est un produit de qualité supérieure, surtout si vous la trouvez avec des réductions sur Amazon. J’adore évaluer les produits d’Amazon j’aimerais bien devenir testeur Amazon un jour

Original.. very good qauality , sound and durable