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JBL CHARGE 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Blue JBLCHARGE5BLU review
JBL Charge 5 plays loud and powerful, and is the one you want to take with you on a ride.- Powerful sound, good battery life, several can be connected.
- Slightly sharp treble, no sound settings in the app.
JBL Charge 5 : Big sound for summer listening
The JBL Charge 5 is a great choice if you’re after a rugged Bluetooth speaker capable of outputting serious sound both in and outdoors- Impactful sound
- Solid battery life
- Now dustproof as well as waterproof
- No AUX-in or microphone
- Lacks EQ options
JBL CHARGE 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Blue JBLCHARGE5BLU review
It took me a few days to wrap my head around the key stamp that this product makes upon the Bluetooth speaker market: it’s really two products in one. You can charge any USB-equipped device—be it a smartphone, tablet, game controller, or even some laptops—using the Charge 5’s pass-thru.- Solid sound quality, Built-in powerbank is very useful, Dust- and water-proof
- Not everyone will want/need the added charging feature
JBL CHARGE 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Blue JBLCHARGE5BLU review
With a new look, a little more ruggedness and improved sound, the JBL Charge 5 is one of the best Bluetooth speakers — just not one of the cheapest. The JBL Charge 5 is a very good Bluetooth speaker.- Full vocals, Rich bass, Good battery life
- Limited app, Few extras
JBL CHARGE 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Blue JBLCHARGE5BLU review
JBL's portable Charge 5 speaker delivers surprisingly powerful Bluetooth audio from a compact, waterproof frame, making it the ideal travel companion for going just about anywhere.- Powerful, bass-forward, bright sound signature, Gets loud for its relatively compact size, Fully waterproof design, USB-A port for charging mobile devices
- App lacks EQ, No speakerphone
JBL CHARGE 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Blue JBLCHARGE5BLU review
If you want a powerful speaker that doubles as a power bank and can handle getting wet, this is it- Durable, high-quality, IP67-rated water-resistant build, Sleek aesthetic despite ruggedization, Premium materials for a great in-hand feel, 20 or more hours of battery is easily within reach, USB-A port for reverse wired charging at 10W, Multi-speaker pairing via PartyBoost, Powerful bass down to...
- Bluetooth-only, No voice assistant access, 65Hz to 20kHz instead of 20Hz to 20kHz frequencies supported
JBL CHARGE 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Blue JBLCHARGE5BLU review
JBL’s Charge 5 hails from a victorious and dominant product line, and the winning trend does not stop here- Clearer and more detailed sound, Wider soundstage, Updated dustproofing
- Nothing at this level
JBL CHARGE 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Blue JBLCHARGE5BLU review
For those who want a loud, durable speaker to use on days out at the park or beach, the JBL Charge 5 is an excellent choice. The audio is powerful and accurate, and it has improved dust resistance as well as a waterproof design. What’s not to love!- Loud, powerful sound, 20-hour battery life, Can be used to charge your phone
- No EQ settings in the app, You can’t use PartyBoost with Connect+ speakers, No 3.5mm audio port
JBL CHARGE 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Blue JBLCHARGE5BLU review
The JBL Charge 5 is an iteration on a winning formula. The Charge series of speakers is known for balanced sound, high volume, and long battery life, and that hasn’t changed in this fifth generation.- Balanced sound quality, Gets extremely loud, Long battery life
- Long charge time, Distortion at high volume, No more aux jack
JBL CHARGE 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Blue JBLCHARGE5BLU review
If you’re looking for a portable Bluetooth party speaker that will last all day and then some, is waterproof, has big sound, and isn’t unwieldy to carry around, the JBL Charge 5 may be the one for you.- Compact, water/dustproof design, Big sound, Easy to use, Can pair with other JBL speakers for bigger sound, All day battery life, Power bank feature
- A bit on the pricey side, Software app is pretty basic, No equalizer option in software