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3.88 out of 5stars
(25 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
07/15/2021
Worth to buy. Awesome look.
Another wonderful piece from JBL. Great for personal use like in room, pool or beach. I like the new shape with their new big logo on it. Clear sound with awesome bass. Its not very handy like flip which you can easily carry in any small bag. Its really wort to buy. I have just got it two days so cant say anything about battery. But hoping it will be good.
Stephanie

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
12/05/2021
FAKE JBL SPEAKER
FAKE - came as the “Charce 5” instead of the charge 5. I have a charge 5 and this was the second one I purchased, not the same thing. Half the weight, had JBL stamped on one side of the speaker, real charge does not. Super disappointed that Walmart would back this product. Blue is the true JBL, black is the fake I received.
Martha
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/28/2023
    It’s amazing
    Josh
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/15/2022
    Very disappointed haven't used it much at all after first few uses the speakers started acting up not working and the battery is only good for 20 to 30 minutes at most hopefully the warranty will kick in somehow
    Joshua
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/03/2022
    best speaker i ever bought
    i love this thing thx Walmart i recommend this to anyone
    Brendon
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/12/2022
    Charge 5
    Spectacular sound, much smaller than the Charge 3. It's my second JBL and I'm not complaining about the service and the product. Recommendation, if you are going to take it to the beach, try to keep it well cared for and do not put it in salt water because it can be damaged faster.
    Aneudi
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/03/2022
    Powerful speaker
    This speaker has a lot too offer if your browsing around and your looking for a high quality speaker with great sound, go with this one I highly recommend if you love music like me, I promise you will not be disappointed for what your getting. Features, sound quality, bass, battery life, etc, everything is awesome.
    ej2cold123
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/30/2022
    JBL out did theirselves
    Sounds incredible. I hesitated because to be honest it’s priced $30.00 more here than anywhere but I had a $100.00 gift card so I went for it. Think I’m going to get another and do the party connect feature to link them. Don’t get me wrong I’d love the big Extreme 3 by JBL but I think the clarity on this one is better. O
    huffy50
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/30/2022
    JBL out did theirselves
    Sounds incredible. I hesitated because to be honest it's priced $30.00 more here than anywhere but I had a $100.00 gift card so I went for it. Think I'm going to get another and do the party connect feature to link them. Don't get me wrong I'd love the big Extreme 3 by JBL but I think the clarity on this one is better. O
    huffy50
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/26/2022
    Perfect for the size
    I bought this speaker for all around listening and wow does it do good I do use it's equalizer a lot but even the inbox sound is great and I love yeeting some water on the radiator and watching that boy bounce 10/10
    Thichuman
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/02/2022
    My JBL speaker was not authentic. I took pictures of it to compare with the authentic charge 5 JBL that I thought I was buying. Totally different! I thought I was purchasing this from Walmart website so I didn’t think I would have any issues. This speaker had JBL stickers peeling off. This one got sent back. Pictures attached
    AMY
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/25/2021
    Fake JBL speaker
    Do not buy! This came from a third party seller and it was obviously a knock off! The box was labeled “charce 5” instead of charge and the JBL sign on the speaker is obviously just super glued on. Do not buy, it’s a fake.
    Chelsea
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/17/2021
    Look Elsewhere
    I ordered the Charge 5 after my old standby and great sounding Charge 3 ceased to hold a charge. First off, no instructions or product description of any kind included- not that this will keep you from figuring it out- it's just odd to have an empty box with just the power cord. Right off, the first thing I was confronted with was the tiny base with raised ridges that it's supposed to sit on. It just rolls around if you don't purposely place it just-so. Totally unstable compared to the earlier model. Second, is the included tiny little 18" charging cord, barely enough to reach the standard height of a receptacle. Third, the initializing/power down "tone" is RIDICULOUSLY loud. If you're spouse has fallen asleep after listening to music they will no longer be after you shut the unit off. Just Stupid. All of which I might consider over looking if it sounded awesome, which it does not. Apparently the development that took place since 2016 was in the how-to-make-it-cheaper process. This unit will be returned and I would strongly recommend you look elsewhere.
    Ross
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/12/2021
    Authentic
    The main reason why the speaker ordered here, was because there is certainty that they will not send a fake or clone article. I had a bad experience with another site that sent the same JBL Charge 5 speaker but fake. I will never reorder JBL products through a third party. I highly recommend ordering for this site. The speaker sounds amazing with Hight fidelity and clear. I'm going to order another speaker to have stereo sound.
    Espantagaro
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/06/2021
    Not a JBL device.. Imitation
    The box did not indicate it was a JBL product. Had "CHARCE5" instead of it being a "JBL CHARGE5". When I opened the box the JBL stickers were coming off and sticking together. It did not have any charging cords or correspondence inside just came in a plastic cover. Would definitely give this item ZERO stars if possible.
    Chasherie
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/05/2021
    Don't buy it. Counterfeit speaker!!
    I have been waiting for this speaker for a week, and I got a poor-quality speaker when I opened it. This JBL Charge 5 Speaker is a counterfeit speaker!! The package shows "charce 5" instead of "charge 5". I am sure this is a fraud and malicious seller trying to sell the phony speaker, and I am pretty unsatisfied with this experience!!
    Roger
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/05/2021
    FAKE JBL SPEAKER
    FAKE - came as the “Charce 5” instead of the charge 5. I have a charge 5 and this was the second one I purchased, not the same thing. Half the weight, had JBL stamped on one side of the speaker, real charge does not. Super disappointed that Walmart would back this product. Blue is the true JBL, black is the fake I received.
    Martha
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/21/2021
    Excellent Sound
    Liked it so much I bought a second to use in the party/stereo mode in my 40 x 40 workshop. Great tonal quality with the addition of the tweeter for classic rock and sixties/seventies music. Would highly recommend the JBL Portable app for firmware updates and entering the party or stereo mode.
    BobF18
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/21/2021
    Midsize King
    I've owned many JBL speakers and have been extremely satisfied by all but like all technology they are improved by the next generation. The last JBL charge I owned was the charge 3 which I had since launch until selling it recently it was still just as amazing as the day I bought it, but after hearing my new charge 5 I realized just how much of an improvement it was. The added tweeter was the first thing I noticed it makes the speaker sound so much more clear and loud compared to the previous model while retaining the awesome bass response. I considered trying a different brand this time but after a lot of research I decided that JBL is still the brand for me nobody else gives me everything I want in a speaker but they always deliver, in my opinion nobody has the sound quality, build quality and everything else I look for at a comparable price. I also owned the original JBL Xtreme and I have to say the charge 5 is very very close in sound and performance which is amazing at the size. Overall I am extremely happy with this speaker and I'm looking forward to using it for years to come.
    Jwilln
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/18/2021
    I love my JBL!
    First of all, major design points! This speaker is aesthetically pleasing, which is very important to me. Sound wise, you can't beat the quality for it's size. Not only is it easily portable, but it's range of sound is pretty impressive for how compact it is. Also, the battery lasts forever!!! It's loud enough to hear, while I'm in the shower and the fact that it's waterproof, allows me to feel confident that it won't be damaged by all the steam in my bathroom. Seriously, the construction on this thing is great! It's expensive for sure, but if you can afford it, I'd say go for it! I'm glad I did.
    JJ 123
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/15/2021
    Worth to buy. Awesome look.
    Another wonderful piece from JBL. Great for personal use like in room, pool or beach. I like the new shape with their new big logo on it. Clear sound with awesome bass. Its not very handy like flip which you can easily carry in any small bag. Its really wort to buy. I have just got it two days so cant say anything about battery. But hoping it will be good.
    Stephanie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/13/2021
    I really do love this speaker!
    I bought this about 2 weeks ago, and so far it has been quite impressive. It feels heavy duty, while still being small enough to shove into a bag. The mesh casing gives it an excellent grip for your hands, while still looking sleek and cool. The sound quality is unmatched, which holds true for most JBL products. The ability to charge your other devices using this speaker is an AWESOME plus! The only issue I have had, that was honestly a little annoying, is that only two weeks into owning this product, the tiny strips of rubber on the bottom that stabilize the speaker have started to peel off. I wouldn't consider myself too rough with my things, however, I have carried it with me almost everywhere I go. Still a great speaker overall, aside from that one minor annoyance.
    smartestelf