![]() If you’d prefer similarly sized hardy portable speakers with both EQ adjustability and 360-degree sound, check out our reviews of the excellent Ultimate Ears Boom 3 or Megaboom 3-though note that those lack JBL’s useful powerbank functionality (described below). Clarity is excellent, and the speaker sounds best from the front-you will want to place it on its side (not vertically) and directly facing the listeners. Overall the mix is even enough for most tastes-which is good as there’s no way to control EQ settings via JBL’s app. The bass is forward and potent, and there is some sense of space in spite of this being a highly portable unit. The Charge 5 gets extremely loud-more than enough to fill a large living room, or small-to-mid-sized outdoor party, and generally performs well and maintains its composure at these top volumes, with little distortion. We have noted how the Charge 5 was a minor step up from the already-powerful Charge 4, and critics who listen to tons of portable speakers don’t hesitate to put the Charge 5 at the top of categories for speakers at this size and price. The JBL Charge 5 is certainly enough portable speaker for most. And if you’re wondering what it would be like to make yet another step up in size and price in the JBL world, you could compare the Xtreme 3 to the even bigger JBL Boombox 2. If your back and wallet can take it, make the step up.Īnd if both of these speakers seem too big for you, consider JBL’s smaller Flip 6 or (previous version) Flip 5, or else our favorite Bluetooth travel speaker. It not only offers much more volume and bass, but it sounds great inside as well for careful listening at more refined moments. That said, if you can handle the extra weight and price, we do love the step up to the JBL Xtreme 3. We think most people will be just fine with the JBL Charge 5 as it really does kick out an awful lot of volume and performs beautifully while doing so. To put it simply, JBL’s Charge 5 and Xtreme 3 share most of the same features-and they’re exactly what we look for in a rugged outdoor speaker. The Big Step Up in Size, Weight, and Price from the Charge 5 to the Xtreme 3 Yes connect multiple JBL PartyBoost enabled speakers for true stereo or for bigger (mono) soundĬompletely waterproof and dustproof can be submerged for up to 30 minutes (IP67) ![]() Powerbank feature: One USB-A (5V / 2A) and one USB-C (5V / 1.5A) output for charging a phone or other device from the speaker's battery (total max output 2.5A)ģ0W RMS for woofer and 10W RMS for tweeterĢ x 25W RMS woofer and 2 x 25W RMS tweeter (AC power mode)Ģ0 hours /takes 4 hours to fully charge upġ5 hours / takes 2.5 hours to fully charge up.Charges via USB-C (wall plug to USB-C included).Powerbank feature: One USB-A output (5V/2A) for charging other devices.Charges via USB-C cable (included), but you need a (quite handy) wall outlet to USB-C converter like this if you don't have one.Available in black, blue, and camouflage.Available in five solid colors as well as camouflage.PartyBoost button for pairing with compatible speakers.Includes a shoulder strap with a built-in bottle opener.Often sold at nearly twice the price, but much louder and stronger performance at top volumes, suitable for outdoor listening for a mid-sized party and inside has the ability to deliver nuance approaching nice bookshelf speakers.The same shape but a bit longer and wider, like an American football twice as heavy as the JBL Charge 5.Excellent, modern, useful features (Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, external device charging).At this size, price, and feature set, this is the best-sounding speaker you can buy it's well suited for rocking a small outdoor party. ![]() ![]()
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