JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker - Black
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The JBL Charge 5 is a highly praised portable speaker known for its impressive sound quality, vibrant colors, and long battery life. Guests appreciate its durability and versatility, making it ideal for outdoor activities like beach days and parties. While many enjoy its powerful bass and clear audio, some have noted connectivity issues and battery life discrepancies. Overall, it stands out as a great value for those seeking a reliable and stylish audio solution.
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4.4 out of 5 stars with 1169 reviews
quality: 3.86 out of 5
value: 3.76 out of 5
67% would recommend
74 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
13 February, 2026
originally posted on jbl.com
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%
5 out of 5 stars
8 February, 2026
originally posted on jbl.com
The Bass !!
Incredible sound to this compact speaker !!!!!!!!!
5 out of 5 stars
7 February, 2026
originally posted on jbl.com
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
3 out of 5 stars
5 February, 2026
originally posted on jbl.com
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.
1 reply from Customer Support team - 1 month ago
We really appreciate your feedback regarding your customized JBL Charge 5. To assist you further with the design issue of the speaker, feel free to contact us directly. https://support.jbl.com/us/en/#contact
5 out of 5 stars
27 January, 2026
originally posted on jbl.com
great bass and easy connectivity
Portable speaker with excellent sound quality and bass
5 out of 5 stars
22 January, 2026
originally posted on jbl.com
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,
5 out of 5 stars
8 January, 2026
originally posted on jbl.com
AWESOME PERSONALIZATION
Great item. Bought it for a Christmas gift. Came earlier than expected. Actually a week early
5 out of 5 stars
5 January, 2026
originally posted on jbl.com
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!
5 out of 5 stars
4 January, 2026
originally posted on jbl.com
Gift
Purchased for my son at his request. He already had one which he continues to enjoy and wanted a second one
4 out of 5 stars
2 January, 2026
originally posted on jbl.com
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.
5 out of 5 stars
1 January, 2026
originally posted on jbl.com
Woooooow
For such a small speaker, the volume and bass potential is out of this world!
5 out of 5 stars
31 December, 2025
originally posted on jbl.com
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Exelent sound.. very qualified. The better style..
1 out of 5 stars
17 December, 2025
originally posted on jbl.com
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!
1 reply from Customer Support team - 3 months ago
Thanks for sharing your feedback on our JBL Portable. We value your input, and we'll make sure to forward your feedback to the appropriate team. We'd like to work with you directly and to hear more about the issues you're experiencing with our JBL Portable App. Please contact our customer support.
5 out of 5 stars
17 December, 2025
originally posted on jbl.com
Awesome buy!
I love this item. For a little speaker, it’s very loud and clear.
4 out of 5 stars
16 December, 2025
originally posted on jbl.com
Robust sound
I bought this a month ago. It links well with my phone but doesn’t seem to pair with my other devices which is disappointing. The look isn't pretty; the sound is not stereo but it is robust.
5 out of 5 stars
18 November, 2025
originally posted on jbl.com
Great for custom logos!
Got this custom with our logo for a raffle prize. Looks great, exactly as expected.
5 out of 5 stars
5 November, 2025
originally posted on jbl.com
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!
5 out of 5 stars
5 November, 2025
originally posted on jbl.com
Nice Sound
I really like the sound of this speaker and its mobility.
5 out of 5 stars
4 November, 2025
originally posted on jbl.com
QUALITY GOOD 👍
GOOD QUALITY,VERY LAUDE AND BATTERY LONG LIFE 👍🔥
1 out of 5 stars
27 October, 2025
originally posted on jbl.com
Horrible!
It’s statically and not fully functional. Whoever fixed/refurbished it did a horrible job.