JBL Charge 5 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker

SKU: JBLCHR5

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What is the JBL Original Pro Sound?

JBL Original Pro Sound is a signature sound quality delivered by JBL products. It is achieved through the use of an optimized long excursion driver, a separate tweeter, and dual JBL bass radiators in the Charge 5 speaker, providing rich and clear audio.

What does the IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating mean?

The IP67 rating means that the JBL Charge 5 speaker is fully protected against dust and can also withstand being submerged in 1m (about 3.3 feet) of static water for up to 30 mins.

How does the Wireless Bluetooth Streaming feature work?

The Wireless Bluetooth Streaming feature allows you to connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker at the same time. This means you can take turns playing music from different devices without needing to disconnect and reconnect.

What is the PartyBoost feature?

PartyBoost is a feature that allows you to pair two JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers together for stereo sound or link multiple JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers to create a bigger sound system for your party.

Can the JBL Charge 5 charge other devices?

Yes, the JBL Charge 5 has a built-in powerbank that allows you to charge your devices on the go. This means you can keep your devices powered up without interrupting your music.

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Review Summary

2026-04-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Mindblowing speaker

Great speaker.For example: good bass, portable and good sound.I Rock out to music on this thing nearly every day, does not disappoint. I 100% recommend this speaker.??????????

Speaker 1.

2026-04-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Resistant 1000/10???????

Let me tell you, first of all, it does the job it plays music as it should and all that good stuff but the really impressive thing about it is that it truely is waterproof and 10/10 resistant!!!???? like no way it made it through a fire, perhaps it didn't catch on fire itself but it was in a room that did and it made it out just fine!! It rained all night so it got soaking wet due to the building no longer having a roof ?? and once we got it out it dried real quick, charged it a little and there you go working like nothing had happened ???? I had to come here and leave a review without anyone asking because man this is one less thing we have to worry about buying after that incident and music is life can't go without it at work ??????? definitely recommending it to family and friends or gifting from now on ???? 1000/10 ????

The L.

2026-03-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sound is amazing

This was a gift for my brother and he was very happy. I have the same one in a different color and just love it so much.

YoliM

2026-03-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Me encantó mi primera bocina jbl y está súper suena bien y tiene buen sonido quisiera agarrar otra pero están algo caras pero le doy 100 de 100

Duran25

2026-03-20T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Disappointed

This is a NO stars review but made me leave at least one. Not worth the box it came in. Very upset!

Gjaa

2026-02-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Hands down the best speakers and sound

I had a lot wrote out but I backed out and it all deleted. I'll make it shorter this time lol These speakers are hands down the best portable speakers! Worth every single cent! I've had 3 of the smaller portable ones and I've had the flip they are wonderful little speakers for the size. I've also had the Charge 4 big sound for the size and money. I have that one to my son. I've now graduated up to the Charge 5 and I own two of them. All I can say is Wow wow wow yes buy it, you won't regret it! I'll never buy another brand speaker again. They are truly waterproof too by the way mine have been submerged a few times and rained on. I washed them in the sink after taking them to the beach as well so trust they will be good as new if they get wet. Best speakers 100%

Jenny17

2026-02-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Speaker Ever.

Arguable the best purchase I've made in a long time I was contemplating to get it for sometime and wanted to try the personalized option. When I finally decided on the image and got my JBL Charge 5 I have to get more

The M.

2026-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Great for brand promotion

Very cool that you can personalize a speaker. Great for brand promotion on a really nice product. 5 star on the sound. Unfortunately- the print wasn't quite as expected- small blemishes where the ink looks like it missed.

Sugar90

2026-01-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Like the options that are available,

I like the personalized speakers for their ability to showcase my individuality. They encompass that in the way they offer a way to add text, stickers and a wide choice of colors for the speaker. they are vibrant and give off a hue that matches the speakers color choice. They sound great and can get loud enough to hear in another room. The lights for the state of charge are dim and need to be observed up close or wait until they shut down when the battery is drained. I can live with that as I installed the JBL portable app to check the charge on my phone. All in all they are great speakers to enjoy streamed music, I would get one or two to have for a real stereo effect,

Marvin68

2026-01-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

AWESOME PERSONALIZATION

Great item. Bought it for a Christmas gift. Came earlier than expected. Actually a week early

TijwanaE

2026-01-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Many features

This speaker is awsome. I Definitely recommend this. Very loud crisp, the bass is awsome. It's basically water proof.

Bloodborn

2026-01-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Photo color is way more vibrant then I thought be

I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas with the custom photo and he loved it!

Coopdragon24

2026-01-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Gift

Purchased for my son at his request. He already had one which he continues to enjoy and wanted a second one

Riccordino

2026-01-01T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

JBL Charge 5

I was disappointed that didn't have an Aux port. Other than that it puts out a bigger sound than the flip 4 or flip 6.

MaryBeth

2025-12-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exelent sound.. very qualified. The better style..

El J.

2025-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome buy!

I love this item. For a little speaker, it's very loud and clear.

Tiff O.

2025-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Speaker App has Serious issues

JBL apps don't work on the most recent Apple devices. Forget about Stereo pairing with two Charge 5 speakers. People have been complaining about this App for years but obviously JBL is not listening. Don't believe me, just read the reviews on your iPhone App. Purchase at your own peril!

MrGig

2025-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice upgrade. Thumbs up ??

Very nice upgrade from the charge 4. Same size as charge 4 and has a better sound spectrum. I also like that it can be used as charger for phone via USB. Very satisfied with my new JBL charge 5.

Robtom

2025-12-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the color!

Bought one in grey for my husband in the past. Bought this one for my adult son. Love the sound and durability of the speaker.

TBROWE

2025-11-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Look! Fantastic sound!

Got this product a month ago and I have been in love. Excellent sound and my artwork was rendered beautifully on the device.

Radgengrath

2025-11-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great customer service-great sounding speaker.

Needed customer service to correct for a missing charging cable in the box. I used the chat feature and once I got past the useless "smart chat bot", a customer service agent got on line. They understood the problem, sent me a link and got the missing part ordered right away. Sorry I needed it their help, but very glad for their prompt and professional support. Sound is great, easy to set up and with the JBL One app, I could easily change the equalization to my requirements thus bringing an above average sound to a spectacular level.

Larry T.

2025-11-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for custom logos!

Got this custom with our logo for a raffle prize. Looks great, exactly as expected.

Allyoto

2025-11-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice Sound

I really like the sound of this speaker and its mobility.

AJ237

2025-11-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Incredible sound and long battery life!

This is the fifth JBL speaker I have purchased. One at work, one at home, my Authentics 200 for parties and a couple gifts. The best speaker I have ever owned!

Brentcorbett63

2025-10-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great speaker

Great sound that is heard from 80 feet away very well and clear. Hook a second jbl speaker to it and you've got great sound synced together!

Joshua

2025-10-26T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Horrible!

It's statically and not fully functional. Whoever fixed/refurbished it did a horrible job.

Maleeko

2025-10-09T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Loud. But has to stay plugged up

I brought it a few weeks ago. I understand it's refurbished, but without the charger plugged in, it only lasts about 45 mins before dying.

Trill3r

2025-10-03T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

JBL charge 5

Good sound great battery life ? for a small speaker it does good

Nickname9191

2025-09-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome small speaker

For such a small speaker, it has great volume and clarity. I am using it in an aircraft hangar, and it fills the entire space and more. Linking my phone via Bluetooth for Pandora works great. Very happy with it.

Russ E.

2025-09-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great sound - - beautiful, customized colors!

Sounds terrific - - long battery life and the process of customizing the colors and patterns was so fun. The final product looked exactly like my design. Way to go, JBL!

Pilar3

JBL Charge 5 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker Specifications

Speaker System

Speaker System

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  • Power Output

    40 W

  • Drivers

    1 x 2 x 3.5" (5.2 x 9cm) Woofer
    1 x 0.8" (2cm) Tweeter

  • Passive Radiators

    2

  • Frequency Response

    65 Hz to 20 kHz

  • Signal to Noise Ratio

    >80 dB

Bluetooth Connectivity

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  • Bluetooth

    5.1

  • Supported Bluetooth Profiles

    A2DP 1.3
    AVRCP 1.6

  • Transmitter Power

    20 dBm

  • Bluetooth Transmitter Modulation

    Pi/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK, GFSK

Additional Wireless Connectivity

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  • Wi-Fi

    None

  • Radio Tuner

    None

Wired Connectivity

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  • Outputs

    1x USB-C (Power)

  • USB Power Output

    5 VDC at 2.0 A

Battery

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  • Battery Capacity

    7500 mAh

  • Battery Chemistry

    Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)

  • Battery Voltage

    3.6 V

  • Estimated Battery Life

    20 Hours

  • Battery Info

    Required, included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

Physical

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  • Available Colors

    Black, Blue, Red, Gray, Teal, Camouflage

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    8.8 x 3.8 x 3.7" (22.3 x 9.7 x 9.4cm)

  • Weight

    2.1 lbs (960g)

  • UPC Codes

    Red: 050036380232 | Teal: 050036380256 | Black: 050036380218 | Camouflage: 050036380287 | Gray: 050036380249 | Blue: 050036380225

About JBL Charge 5 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Play and charge endlessly.
Take the party with you no matter what the weather. The JBL Charge 5 speaker delivers bold JBL Original Pro Sound, with its optimized long excursion driver, separate tweeter and dual pumping JBL bass radiators. Up to 20 hours of playtime and a handy powerbank to keep your devices charged to keep the party going all night. Rain Spilled drinks Beach sand The IP67 waterproof and dustproof Charge 5 survives whatever comes its way.

Thanks to PartyBoost, you can connect multiple JBL PartyBoost-enabled speakers for a sound big enough for any crowd. With all-new colors inspired by the latest street fashion trends, it looks as great as it sounds.

Bold JBL Original Pro Sound
Take the amazing power of JBL Pro Sound with you. The JBL Charge 5 has an optimized long excursion driver, a separate tweeter, and dual JBL bass radiators, all delivering impressively rich and clear audio. Get that big room sound, even when outdoors.

20 hours of playtime
The fun doesn't have to stop. Packed with an incredible 20 hours of battery life, JBL Charge 5 lets you party all day and into the night.

IP67 waterproof and dustproof
To the pool. To the park. JBL Charge 5 is IP67 waterproof and dustproof, so you can bring your speaker anywhere.

Wireless Bluetooth Streaming
Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns enjoying JBL Pro sound.

Crank up the fun with PartyBoost
PartyBoost allows you to pair two JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers together for stereo sound or link multiple JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers to truly pump up your party.

Power up with the built-in powerbank
Don't put the party on pause. A built-in powerbank lets you charge your devices without taking a break from the tunes.

JBL Charge 5 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker Features

  • Bold JBL Original Pro Sound
  • 20 hours of playtime
  • IP67 waterproof and dustproof
  • Wireless Bluetooth Streaming
  • Crank up the fun with PartyBoost
  • Power up with the built-in powerbank

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Enjoy powerful JBL sound with this portable Bluetooth speaker, perfect for any adventure.
  • The waterproof design lets you bring the JBL Charge 5 speaker to the beach or poolside worry-free.
  • With a long-lasting battery, this wireless speaker keeps the music playing for up to 20 hours.
  • Stream music wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet with Bluetooth connectivity, seamlessly.
  • This compact Bluetooth speaker delivers impressive bass and clear highs for an immersive experience.
  • Use the USB-C port to quickly recharge this portable speaker, so the party never stops.

What's in the box:

  • JBL Charge 5 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • Type-C USB Cable
  • User Manual
  • JBL 1 Year Limited Warranty