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JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker

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$119.99 sale price when purchased online
$179.99 list price
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • 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

Description

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.
Dimensions (Overall): 3.76 Inches (H) x 8.7 Inches (W) x 3.67 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.11 Pounds
Estimated Charge Time: 4 Hours
Electronics Features: Outdoor Use, USB Chargeable, Wireless, Rechargeable Battery, Waterproof
Connection Type: USB-C
Wireless Technology: Bluetooth
Battery: 1 Non-Universal Lithium Ion, Required, Included
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 82238684
UPC: 050036380218
Item Number (DPCI): 008-03-7336
Origin: Imported
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov www.p65warnings.ca.gov
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 10.1 inches length x 5 inches width x 5.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 3.55 pounds
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This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO

Return details

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Summary of reviews

The JBL Charge 5 is a robust, portable speaker that delivers excellent sound quality, impressive bass, and good volume. It's praised for its durability, with many guests noting that it withstands various outdoor conditions. However, some guests have reported issues with the battery life not living up to the advertised 20 hours, and some have experienced occasional Bluetooth connectivity issues.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.4 out of 5 stars with 944 reviews
    quality: 3.86 out of 5
    value: 3.76 out of 5
    70% would recommend
    71 recommendations

    wont work

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    brooke - 4 days ago, Verified purchaser
    didn’t come with charger & wont turn on???
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Treat yourself to great aound!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Swensonjuj - 11 days ago, Verified purchaser
    I love this speaker!! Did a lot of looking and I feel this is the best bang for your $! Great sound, looks great and love how it can go anywhere to bring the jam with you! I can’t really speak to how long the battery’s would run for but I haven’t ever run out of tunes while using so think it’s a good long time.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Sounds good when it’s on!

    3 out of 5 stars
    Consumer Gay - 1 month ago
    originally posted on jbl.com
    Bought 2 of these for Christmas, one for me and my dad. I actually took time to research this size speaker and this jbl sounded great for the price comparison to others and the name says it all “ Charge”!! 5! They market this product proclaiming that it will last 20 hours at 50% volume and you can connect your phone as well to have it charged if need be. Hence the name… (Charge 5). Well………. sorry folks! At 100% this speaker lasts 2-3 hours tops , I lowered the volume a bit to about 80% and same thing, it didn’t matter 100% or 80%. Not sure when your suppose to connect your phone to charge bit I’d make sure the speaker was plugged in. So what’s the point when you obviously plug your phone into the socket right next to the JBL 20hr speaker /charger. Does it sound good? Yes! Does it hold the charge they proclaim? No! Is it a great compact speaker with great looks? Yes! Should you just keep it plugged into AC when using it? YES But that’s not the point of a portable speaker right? I gave a 3 because of al the pro’s I mentioned and it sounds great. Does it hold a cbarge for 4-5 hours or 20 hrs. ? No!
    1 reply from Customer Support team - 26 days ago
    Thanks for your feedback. It is possible that the battery of your JBL Charge 5 is losing its capacity. However, it is also possible that the battery is working correctly but depletes more quickly when the volume is very loud and/or the bass has been boosted. Try to charge the battery to 100% and then listen to music without any bass boosted, and at a very low volume. If the battery lasts close to the published up-to-playtime, the battery is working fine. However, if you get less than 90% of the published spec, this likely means that the battery is losing its capacity. For further assistance, please contact us.
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    Just not for me.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    BAMBAM - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
    Ok I have to say that I ended up returning it. It just wasn’t loud enough for me. I had a Sony speaker I was replacing because it sounded low and the battery no longer had the same charge as before. The JBL was barely louder than my old Sony. In returned it for a Sony speaker that was on sale for $150 vs $350.
    quality: 3 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
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    terrible speaker

    2 out of 5 stars
    ryan434343 - 2 months ago
    originally posted on jbl.com
    bought this 2 months ago and hated it.. thing literally broke after i used it and knocked it in my pool "20 hour" battery life is a lie. only good thing its its audio quiality.
    1 reply from Customer Support team - 2 months ago
    Thank you for your feedback. Our JBL Charge 5 is designed to be waterproof (IP67 rated), meaning it can withstand immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. However, while it can handle splashes and brief exposure to water, prolonged exposure to steam and high humidity might have some potential long-term effects. It's always best to minimize exposure to harsh environments to ensure its longevity. Also, our JBL Charge 5 has up to 20 hours of battery life. This may vary depending on volume and music content. If the speaker doesn't meet the advertised playtime hours even at low to mid-volume levels, there could be a problem with the battery of the unit. We recommend contacting our customer support.
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    look at the picture

    5 out of 5 stars
    blue guy - 3 months ago
    originally posted on jbl.com
    it’s really good and plays a lot of institutionalized by suicidal tendencies i feel like the speaker has its own personality
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    No

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    No - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    It was a gift for my 19 year old son. He loves it
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    good to go

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Aavee - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    bought this for a trip and it really came in handy. very easy to set up and good volume compared to other speakers.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
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    Target Customer service sucks

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Target CSR - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Target customer service SUCKS! I ordered this before Christmas and it was not delivered and lost in the mail. I have to wait 5-10 besiness days for a refund and I still don't have the speaker. I ordered it again lets see how long it takes this time.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Excellent features

    5 out of 5 stars
    terry123 - 3 months ago
    originally posted on jbl.com
    havent bought it yet,but it seems fantastic and pretty loud
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    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Alma - 4 months ago
    have had it for 5 years and it still works very we!
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Great sound

    4 out of 5 stars
    Ianh7 - 4 months ago
    originally posted on jbl.com
    I have bought 2 they sound great. I may be too picky here but it would be good if you could switch them on and off with the app!
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    Small but powerful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Yes - 4 months ago
    It's a nice little speaker but it sure does pack a punch. Good, deep base and a large range of volume. The app also allows a small amount of customization which is nice.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Battery life is the worst

    2 out of 5 stars
    Cammy7214 - 4 months ago
    originally posted on jbl.com
    I bought this about 2-3 months ago. I use it daily. The sound is great. However the battery life is worse than my charge 4 by a long shot. I’m lucky to get 5-7 hours of ply time from it. Very disappointing.
    1 reply from Customer Support team - 4 months ago
    Our JBL Charge 5 has up to 20 hours of battery life. This may vary depending on volume and music content. If the speaker doesn't meet the advertised playtime hours even at low to mid-volume levels, there could be a problem with the battery of the unit. Please contact our Customer Support, so we can assist you.
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    Inadequate

    2 out of 5 stars
    - 4 months ago
    originally posted on jbl.com
    Bought this to use as a car stereo in my otherwise music-free fleet vehicle at work, as well as for camping. I will say that the sound quality is good. Distortion free, full range from the high notes to the bass. And it can take a beating, as advertised. Didn't get a chance to put the water resistance to the test, but it stood up to a range of high and low temperatures, and heavy winds carrying dust, and even falling off the dashboard a couple times without faltering. However, that's where the legitimacy of its claims end. Even at full volume, I couldn't hear the music if I walked more than 80' from the truck (engine off, no competing noise). Similarly, camping in the middle of nowhere I had it sitting on the hood of my rig and it wasn't loud enough to make out from the perimeters of camp. And the battery life is abysmal. Far from the advertised "up to 20 hrs." I was lucky if I made it through an 8 hour workday before it quit on me. Never tried to charge my phone from it, because it couldn't even hold a charge itself. I should have listened to my coworkers, who said JBL's quality has gone downhill in recent years. Instead I went with the "known" name. Learned my lesson. Will not buy from JBL again.
    1 reply from Customer Support team - 4 months ago
    We appreciate your feedback. Our JBL Charge 5 battery life may vary depending on volume and music content. If the speaker doesn't meet the advertised playtime hours even at low to mid-volume levels, there could be a problem with the battery of the unit. Also, without walls for sound waves to bounce off, your speakers will lose sound frequencies in an open space. Because you aren't enclosed in a room, audio may sound quiet, washed out, and you may miss some audio details.
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    No longevity

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Daneish Pozo - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Not worth the price. In a few months even with irregular use age, the sound is distorted and makes music unendurable on this device.
    1 reply from JBL Support team - 4 months ago
    We appreciate your feedback. We're here to help with your JBL Charge 5. Try resetting your phone's equalizer settings to default. Also, test the speaker with a different device or audio app. For further assistance, please contact us.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Awesome personalized graphics

    5 out of 5 stars
    JBL lover 67 - 5 months ago
    originally posted on jbl.com
    I bought a personalized Charge 5 and am impressed with how it turned out. The graphics are sharp and clear, with no imperfections. It sounds just as good as my other Charge 5 speakers, of which I have three, for a surround sound. Together they sound like a concert, which is an awesome way to hear them. It connects easily to my IPhone and party mode with no issues. The battery lasts for 20 hours and charges in about 4 hours. I am impressed with it and use it about everyday listening to my music mixes. I am truly love the JBL quality and workmanship. I am glad to have purchased this speaker, and hope to get a lot of use out if it.
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    Powerful speaker with deep soft bass

    5 out of 5 stars
    lkmm - 5 months ago
    originally posted on jbl.com
    Great product. Great battery life. Over all great sound quality and the app that adds 3 band EQ, That’s great too. Party boost is another great feature. Compared to other brand speakers at this price this one is the champ (especially the depth of bass).
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    Survived a flood!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Katie - 5 months ago
    I’ve had my charge 5 for a few years now and still am obsessed with it! The sound quality is fantastic and it pairs with my phone, ipad, and macbook pro seamlessly. Additionally, it survived floating around in flood water for 5 hours when our house flooded during a hurricane. Gave it a rinse when I found it again and it still plays like it just came out of the box! Battery still is going strong and holds the charge well!
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Great sound and tone

    5 out of 5 stars
    JohnnytheFlyer - 6 months ago
    originally posted on jbl.com
    I’ve had my personalized JBL Charge 5 for about a year and I Love it
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