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JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi

JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi

Portable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker

Sold from 2023 until now

Predecessor Product: JBL Charge 4

Getting started with your JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi

Getting started with your JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi

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Product Specifications

Output power (W)
30W RMS for woofer, 10W RMS for tweeter
Dynamic frequency response range (Hz)
60Hz - 20kHz
Dimensions (cm)
22.3 x 9.7 x 9.4
Dimensions (in)
8.8 x 3.8 x 3.7
Weight (kgs)
1
Weight (lbs)
2.2
Bluetooth profiles
AVRCP 1.5 and A2DP1.3
Bluetooth frequency
2.4GHz-2.4835GHz
Bluetooth transmitted modulation
GFSK, π/4-DQPSK, 8DPSK
Bluetooth transmitter power
<13dBm (EIRP)
Bluetooth version
5.3
Charging time (hrs)
6
Maximum music playing time (hrs)
20
Built-in Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Charging cable
Yes
JBL One App
Yes
Powerbank
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Wireless
Yes
Rechargable battery
Yes
IP Code
IP67
Dustproof
Yes
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The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with the technology identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple, and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. To control this AirPlay 2–enabled speaker, iOS 13.4 or later is required.
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Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6TM and the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6TM Logo are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
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Google, Google Home and Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google LLC.
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Amazon, Alexa and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Play and charge anywhere

Go anywhere, hear anything. The bold JBL Original Pro Sound and deep bass of the JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable speaker keeps you moving to your own personal beat. Stream music anywhere over Wi-Fi, while continue using your phone. Taking a call or scrolling your feed? Go ahead—it won't interrupt your music. Switch easily to Bluetooth and keep enjoying seamless audio experiences whether you're indoors or outside. The waterproof, dustproof portable speaker is powered by 20 hours of battery life whether you're hanging at the park or dancing by the pool, and comes with a handy powerbank to keep your devices charged. Stream music through AirPlay, Alexa Multi-Room Music, Chromecast built-in™ and Spotify Connect. And the eco-friendly design—incorporating recycled fabric and plastic—helps to make any adventure a little greener.

Fill the air with pure, bold JBL Original Pro Sound with its deep powerful bass.
Stream anywhere over Wi-Fi, while using your phone. Taking a call or scrolling your feed? Go ahead—it won't interrupt your music. Switch easily to Bluetooth for seamless audio experiences whether you're indoors or outside.
Enjoy long-lasting listening adventures as you easily take the JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi with you from room to room, then out to the beach or a backyard pool party. With up to 20 hours of battery life, you can play music till the sun goes down—and comes back up again—before you'll need a recharge.
Listen to all the music you love. The JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi provides the ease and flexibility of a seamless open streaming ecosystem supporting a wide variety of services. Stream music through AirPlay, Alexa Multi-Room Music, Chromecast built-in™ and Spotify Connect. Enjoy all your favorite audio content, Internet radio, and podcasts.
The JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi's IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating ensures that the portable speaker can handle almost any environment, from a poolside party to a seaside picnic.
Don't put the good times on pause. The JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi's built-in powerbank lets you charge your devices without taking a break from the music.
The JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi's self-tuning feature detects the speaker's surroundings using dual built-in microphones, optimizing audio quality to deliver the best possible listening experience wherever the speaker is placed in the room—or in the great outdoors.
Customize EQ and control all of your compatible JBL Wi-Fi speakers. The JBL One app helps you easily set up the Charge 5 Wi-Fi speaker, personalize settings, and browse the integrated music services to find your new favorite song.
Make your listening experience a little greener. The JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi speaker incorporates post-consumer recycled plastic and recycled fabric for the speaker grille. It also comes in eco-friendly packaging made from FSC-certified paper printed with soy ink.

FAQs & How-Tos

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  • Can I create my own custom equalization settings?
    Yes!
    By using the JBL ONE app, you can change the equalization settings of your speaker/soundbar to fit your personal taste by adjusting the settings of each frequency to create your personalized EQ:
    • BASS: Adjust the lower frequency sounds, such as bass or a kick drum.
    • MID: Adjust the mid-frequency sounds, such as human speech.
    • TREBLE: Adjust the higher frequency sounds for clarity.
  • Can I use the speaker/soundbar without the App?
    Yes, however, the JBL ONE App gives you another level of control over the speaker/soundbar.
    Through the App, you can personalize the performance, such as:
    • Customizing EQ settings
    • Setting up our new feature called: My Moment 
    • Connect your favorite streaming music services.
  • CHARGE 5 WI-FI: Software Update Release Notes

    CHARGE 5 WI-FI

    Software Update Release Notes

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    Version:  24.25.41.60.00

    Release Date: June 28, 2024

    Release Media: OTA (over the air) Update

     

    What’s New

    1. Add ambient sound playback feature for Moment Button - Forest, Rain, Ocean, Citywalk
    2. Add product registration support in One App
    3. Performance enhancement

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    Version:  24.11.11.60.00

    Release Date: April 9, 2024

    Release Media: OTA (over the air) Update

     

    What’s New

    1. Add Roon Ready feature
    2. Multi-Channel Bass optimization
    3. Performance enhancement

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    Version:  23.43.41.60.00

    Release Date: November 15, 2023

    Release Media: OTA (over the air) Update

     

    What’s New

    1. Add support for Immersive Audio feature
    2. Add support for TIDAL Connect

     

  • Does my Speaker have Speakerphone/Voice Assistant Functionality?
    This product does not feature speakerphone or voice assistant functionality as it does not have a microphone.
  • Does this speaker have an Aux Input?
    This speaker does not have an Aux Input, so no analog connection is possible.
  • How can I get a software update?
    Once the speaker/soundbar is connected to the network, software updates will automatically be sent to the speaker/soundbar through Wi-Fi or the internet, if available
  • How can I get further technical service?
    In the JBL ONE App:
    (1) Go to My Products, select your product
    (2) Select Support tile
    (3) Under General, select Product Support
  • How do I fix AirPlay not streaming music to my speaker/soundbar?
    If you cannot stream music  with AirPlay, use the JBL One App; 
    (1) Go to Settings.
    (2) Select 3rd Party Service.
    (3) Select the Airplay tile.
    (4) Select Reset AirPlay.
  • How do I rename my device?
    (1) Select the JBL device you want to rename
    (2) Navigate to the Support tile and select "Rename My Product."
    (3) Press the current name and type in the new name
    (4) Press SAVE
  • How to save your favorite music to the My Moments feature
    (1) Use JBL One App to set up the My Moment Feature.
    (2) Select the JBL device you want to set your favorite music to the My Moment feature.
    (3) Tap the My Moment card to assign music.
    (4) Click Add Music to manage music streaming services and specific music tracks.
    (5) Set the timer to inactive speaker/soundbar (optional)
    (6) Set the music loudness (optional)
    (7) Press SAVE
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