Thanks to its waterproof design and versatile connectivity, it is ideal for outdoor adventures of any kind.

Take the party with you no matter what the weather.

Its dynamic drivers also deliver an impressive soundstage, making every song come to life.

The front of the JBL Charge 5

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It also continues to sound great at long distances away.

No matter what genre you are listening to, all the instruments are clear and detailed.

You will, however, encounter some minimal distortion at the highest volumes.

JBL Charge 5

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.

you’re able to see the bass drivers moving on the left and right sides of the rig.

It’s a great companion for vacations or camping.

This speaker measures about 8.5 inches x 3.75 x 3.75, so it is not pocket-friendly.

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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.

I would classify it as bulky, but it is still easy enough to bring with you anywhere.

The connection has a great range rated at 30 meters (roughly 100 feet).

This is called Party Mode.

Close up of the subwoofer on the JBL Charge 5

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The controls at the top of the speaker are intuitive and super easy to use.

The battery is rated at 20 hours, which is nearly a full day and night.

It easily reached 20 hours for me at mid-volume and had some life in it to spare.

The control buttons on the JBL Charge 5

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So you’re free to count on uninterrupted music playback throughout the day.

So, whether it’s raining or the sun is shining brightly, this speaker can handle it all.

That is exactly what I want in an outdoor Bluetooth speaker.

The back of the JBL Charge 5

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Should You Buy the JBL Charge 5?

It offers a fairly basic equalizer that does the job, adjusting the bass, mid and trebles.

The JBL Charge 5 charging a phone

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