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expiredtennis55 posted Dec 29, 2023 2:03 PM

JBL Charge 5 Waterproof Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (Black)

$104

$180

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Amazon has JBL Charge 5 Waterproof Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker  (Black) on sale for $103.96. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member tennis55 for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • JBL Pro Sound with an optimized long excursion driver, separate tweeter and dual JBL bass radiators.
  • Long lasting battery delivers up to 20 hours of playtime
  • Take anywhere due to its IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating
  • PartyBoost feature allows you to pair two speakers together in stereo
  • Built-in powerbank lets you charge your devices without taking a break

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    • Our research indicates that this deal is $25.99 less (20% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $129.95 at the time of this posting.
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 26520 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Amazon has JBL Charge 5 Waterproof Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker  (Black) on sale for $103.96. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member tennis55 for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • JBL Pro Sound with an optimized long excursion driver, separate tweeter and dual JBL bass radiators.
  • Long lasting battery delivers up to 20 hours of playtime
  • Take anywhere due to its IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating
  • PartyBoost feature allows you to pair two speakers together in stereo
  • Built-in powerbank lets you charge your devices without taking a break

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $25.99 less (20% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $129.95 at the time of this posting.
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 26520 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Dec 31, 2023 4:09 AM
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Dec 31, 2023 4:22 AM
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veez81Dec 31, 2023 4:22 AM
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Quote from jb3 :
The batteries on JBL portable speakers are designed to fail just out of warranty. Not recommended.
the batteries can fortunately be replaced pretty easily.
https://youtu.be/MaRpKyeY3WY?si=m4-I8fpd4ZE3_x_O
Dec 31, 2023 4:46 AM
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TheTalkingMuleDec 31, 2023 4:46 AM
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Hoping this will be $80 on FP by the time summer rolls around. Good price tho!
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Dec 31, 2023 5:18 AM
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jdowdy10Dec 31, 2023 5:18 AM
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Quote from swgfanforlife :
Can someone who actually owns one of these, answer a question?

I have a large patio on the back of my home, with a workshop about 20 yards away. We have setup a firepit and outdoor kitchen for parties. I was thinking of getting one of these for some occasional music while we are gathered outside on the weekends. I would like to know how loud these are and if it would pump out loud enough music to be heard throughout a backyard? If not, I'll look for something bigger, but was curious as to how loud or how far out you can hear this type of speaker. The money isn't the problem, I'm just scared to buy this or the newest model and then have it not be loud enough for gatherings in my backyard.
Get a JBL Extreme.

One step above this and I use it when I'm outside all the time. I've owned multiple generations of Charge and Flip but the Extreme is the only one I've been happy with outside.
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Dec 31, 2023 5:49 AM
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Curb71Dec 31, 2023 5:49 AM
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I have the Xtreme 2. It's been in numerous pools lakes rivers and oceans. It's pretty indestructible. Bass blasting even underwater. The one thing I dislike about it is it uses a odd barrel connector that requires a AC/DC charging brick. I've made my own DC cable so I can charge it from a portable power station but it is just a pain not being able to charge from USB-C out of the box.
So the first thing I was happy to see about this is that it has USB-C. However it's exposed and only the USBA port is covered? I guess that means the speaker isn't waterproof.
Dec 31, 2023 6:05 AM
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DontTaxBeerDec 31, 2023 6:05 AM
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Quote from jdowdy10 :
Get a JBL Extreme.

One step above this and I use it when I'm outside all the time. I've owned multiple generations of Charge and Flip but the Extreme is the only one I've been happy with outside.
1 JBL Extreme or 2 Charge 5's in stereo linked up?
Dec 31, 2023 8:24 AM
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dordalDec 31, 2023 8:24 AM
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I bought one of these (at full price; sigh) about a year and a half ago. Maybe I've gotten lucky but it's been great… no battery issues, no connection issues, no charging issues, etc.

I'm an audio guy, and the sound isn't amazing, but it's decent for the size. Easily fills a room when I'm out in the garage, sorting clothes in the bedroom, or anywhere else I don't have a permanent system.

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Dec 31, 2023 8:59 AM
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fargodanDec 31, 2023 8:59 AM
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Quote from rockstarjeremy :
$129.99 @ Costco for the WiFi Version --> https://www.costco.com/charge-5-w...94767.html
Forgive my ignorance. What benefits does using WiFi give?
Dec 31, 2023 9:09 AM
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araelos21Dec 31, 2023 9:09 AM
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Quote from Snicklefritz :
Had a JBL Charge 3, the battery didn't last very long (maybe a year and a half) before it started not keeping a charge at all. Even playing music through it while it was still plugged in, it would eventually just shut off.
I bought my Charge 3 back in 2018 and it's still going. Although it's obvious that the battery life has decreased, I still use it for a good 5 hours from fully charged to out of battery.
Dec 31, 2023 12:27 PM
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k43kf0Dec 31, 2023 12:27 PM
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Quote from swgfanforlife :
Can someone who actually owns one of these, answer a question?

I have a large patio on the back of my home, with a workshop about 20 yards away. We have setup a firepit and outdoor kitchen for parties. I was thinking of getting one of these for some occasional music while we are gathered outside on the weekends. I would like to know how loud these are and if it would pump out loud enough music to be heard throughout a backyard? If not, I'll look for something bigger, but was curious as to how loud or how far out you can hear this type of speaker. The money isn't the problem, I'm just scared to buy this or the newest model and then have it not be loud enough for gatherings in my backyard.
You need extreme 3
Dec 31, 2023 12:59 PM
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shnjbDec 31, 2023 12:59 PM
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Quote from rockstarjeremy :
$129.99 @ Costco for the WiFi Version --> https://www.costco.com/charge-5-w...94767.html
Apparently wi-fi version has better sound?

Wi-fi connection also offers better fidelity (supposedly)

https://www.whathifi.com/advice/j...ld-you-buy
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Dec 31, 2023 3:01 PM
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tennis55
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Dec 31, 2023 3:01 PM
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Quote from jb3 :
The batteries on JBL portable speakers are designed to fail just out of warranty. Not recommended.
This is not accurate. I have a charge 2 still working. Gave a friend a 3 for a birthday...still working. Obviously both of them have diminished battery life but still holding some charge. Also bought a Charge 5 model 1.5 years back...still holding a full charge.
Dec 31, 2023 3:26 PM
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AlejandroA7Dec 31, 2023 3:26 PM
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Quote from fargodan :
Forgive my ignorance. What benefits does using WiFi give?
More stable sound and longer range.
It would be interesting to know though if you can use it with the sonos environment. This would be like the Sonos Move at a way cheaper price.
Anybody know if this is possible?
Dec 31, 2023 7:58 PM
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cnvrtble98Dec 31, 2023 7:58 PM
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I just got one of these with all the Kohl's cash I got from Xmas shopping.

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Dec 31, 2023 8:16 PM
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cnvrtble98Dec 31, 2023 8:16 PM
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Quote from jb3 :
The batteries on JBL portable speakers are designed to fail just out of warranty. Not recommended.
Dumb comment. I have the original Xtreme, the Xtreme 2, Charge 3, and a Clip 3. No battery issues with any of them. Just got the Charge 5 as well.

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