JBL

JBL Charge 5

The best all-around portable speaker — powerful sound, long battery, and it charges your phone.

★ 4.8 / 5 $179
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Our Review

The JBL Charge 5 remains the portable speaker to beat. It delivers rich, room-filling JBL Pro Sound with a dedicated tweeter and dual bass radiators, wrapped in an IP67 waterproof and dustproof body. The built-in power bank charges your devices via USB-A, and the 20-hour battery means all-day listening. PartyBoost lets you link multiple JBL speakers for bigger sound.

✅ What We Like

  • Powerful, balanced sound for its size
  • 20-hour battery is class-leading
  • Built-in power bank is genuinely useful
  • Fully waterproof and dustproof

⚠️ Worth Noting

  • No speakerphone/microphone
  • Heavier than ultra-portable options at 960g
  • No Wi-Fi or smart assistant support

Key Features

  • JBL Pro Sound with tweeter + dual bass radiators
  • 20-hour battery life
  • IP67 waterproof and dustproof
  • Built-in power bank (USB-A out)
  • JBL PartyBoost for multi-speaker pairing
  • Bluetooth 5.1

Specifications

Battery Life20 hours
Bluetooth5.1
Driver Size52mm woofer + tweeter
Output Power40W
Waterproof RatingIP67
Weight960g

Best For

  • Best Overall
  • Outdoor
  • Party

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