JBL Charge 5 Review - ABSOLUTELY Worth it

See Rooster Tech review of the JBL Charge 5. A speaker that's ABSOLUTELY worth it.
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[@tommytocool]

I bought the flip 6 but after using it for a couple days it just wasn’t enough , i was going to originally going to get the charge 5 but wasn’t sure about spending the extra money , but i decided to return the flip and get the charge and I’m so glad i did, it sounds so so so much better and totally worth the extra $50, great review bro

[@jerolphilip]

Same here bro

[@gilbertowongsopawiro150]

Me thinking of buying one but doing some research

[@Aditya-rr2hu]

Hey i need your help tell should i buy flip 6 or the charge 5 ?

[@54spatula]

Received mine a couple of days ago. First impression, wow. You don’t expect a little device like that to emit so much bass. If you turn this device up LOUD, you will lose a fair bit of bass. This isn’t anything like having a decent pair of speakers and an amp. There’s an equaliser on the app and if you use Spotify like me there’s an equaliser you can use with that too. So there’s a fair amount of adjusting levels that you can play around with. I have mine at a medium level (enough to fill a room) and it’s a great sound, I love it. Recommend

[@insightsbysajid]

Buy it, trust me you will not regret.

[@Aditya-rr2hu]

@@insightsbysajid the only reason i didnt bought this is that it doesnt have the adjustable EQ? But do i really need the eq or is it just phenomanal sounding? Let me know

[@user-rz3zr3go3p]

@@Aditya-rr2huif you need really huge volume get the charge 5 but if you just want a portable speaker get the flip 6

[@Sagittarius-88]

I have 2 of these units paired up in stereo in my bedroom (12x18). The sound output from these little speakers is amazing. I don't have to get anywhere near max volume for regular listening. Pairing up in stereo is a whole 'nother level with these speakers. I leave the jbl app eq set flat and use the eq from poweramp, which is much more versatile. Definitely worth the money, in my opinion..

[@echo_waves9439]

Brilliant and well balanced review, especially like the part where you weigh in on what others critique about the speaker, not many reviewers do that.

[@scottykilmer3920]

i think this review was not that balanced at all, it has too much mids at the end.

[@OMG-sh9st]

Your sound comparison between devices was awesome!

[@redblaze2613]

Absolutely go for it if your thinkin about it. I play tunes every day (and we all know what music does for the soul), and when im movin up stairs or in the shower, i simply bring it with me. Music in motion :) Velvety sounds from this little beauty. Reminds me of a giant JVC i bought in the 90s for 3 times the price. Not as loud, but totally loud enough! If its for the house and not a big dance hall, i promise, its loud enough!

[@Pluvillion]

Getting the Charge 5 tomorrow. Since when I ordered it back at 3rd up to today, I couldn't help but watch... erm... at this point, *_every single video_* about this bad boi. To say I'm excited is an understatement. Also, Scarlet Fire! Perhaps you know about a certain Aussie who screams at nuggets daily?

[@loomex]

I bought mine before I saw this. Pretty much spot on, except for one point I have yet to verify; Battery life. I know that cranked all the way up with the extended bass it will last about 5 hours. With it at 7/10 volume and extended bass off it appears that it may go past 8 hours but I yet to test it as my shift in the noisy factory is only 8 hours

[@brookwoodadultdiscipleship]

What app do you use with the JBL Charge 5? Does the app have a power on/off feature?

[@turbomunch]

Solid powerful sound. I live in a small flat and it's perfect for my needs. I use it on my laptop to play games, watch movies & TV shows and performs great. I set the EQ on the app to Bass:Max, Mid: Middle and Treble: -1

[@Christopher-o_O]

Only 8.67K subscribers? The review had the quality of at least 500K. Solid work!

[@cmitch44]

My name is Cyrus. Thanks for the vid. Just bought one. Your review was all the push I needed.

[@aswinfrn]

Amazing review. 💯

[@SeeRoosterTech]

Thank you!

[@alexgech9095]

Great review!

[@Ryk254]

Great review and creative style

[@tpg3995]

That's awesome that you got a charge 5 that actually works. I bought mine in September and I'm only getting four and a half hours of play time. I contacted customer service and they sent me a couple of things I can do to test to see if it's my battery or if it's a faulty speaker and I kid you. Not when I tell you that in the email it says play music at the lowest volume. Possible to see how much battery life I get? Well I'll tell you right now that I played music at the Rose volume possible and after 3 hours the battery didn't even fluctuate. That means the battery is fine but when I turn it up so I can hear the damn music. The battery dies quick. So disappointed in this product. I'm glad you at least got a good product. I have a charge 4 and I play that thing full volume and it gives me at least 6 or 7 hours

[@auzzy999]

Good review, and funny! You should have way more subscribers than you currently do

[@afveteran]

What type of "brick" do I use for charging the Charge 5 battery. The Apple 5 w USP Adapter? By the a good point and weakness of JBL product and recharging?

[@420life]

Man you are amazing I was expecting hundreds of thousands of subscribers

[@MrTrazz09]

Have you reviewed Marshall Emberton 2? How does it par with Charge 5?

[@juangutierrez7251]

Finally a good review straight to the point !

[@mattmtz9586]

Right now I have the JBL flip 4 and it’s pretty old ngl, thinking of getting this and plus I’m a big jbl fan and I don’t know if I should get it or not It doesn’t have the the cable?? Inside the box?

[@Kramido]

This was a very good review, Well done. Had some good humour.

[@bunnybgood411]

I'm like your dad. "How do I turn it on? Why can't I hear anything?" LOL. I'm 68. Got it as a gift. Thanks for your video.

[@umfragosonormal]

Best review i ever saw. Greetings from Brazil!

[@Pavelflash]

Hello there, I just bought the JBL Charge 5 and hear the bass is too strong. I use it with PC (Windows). Is it possible to change (lower the bass) it? 🤫 I do not plan to use it with phone. I see people using the equalizer on the phone, would it change the sound on PC if I changed it in the app? 🙂 (It is funny how you HAVE to have a phone even if you do not want to use it with it, I did not know it before buying) Thank you for the help. 😉

[@hoticeomega5064]

This thing is great. Been using it for over a year at this point and it’s been the most consistent peice of tech I own.

[@SteveUKUSNZ]

Too many petty criticisms on here. That was a fun review and informative too. I have just got one and it is nuts how good it sounds. Didn't buy it for conf calls wtf! No brick no matter, got loads already. Just get a silicon cover with strap and enjoy it. Nothing to regret here.

[@TahoeMacedon]

very cool and professional review. just bought one online for my cousin in Macedonia. thank you

[@hendeevillanis5173]

Hi bro, can I use a USB type A to AUX cable to use it on my computer? because it doesnt have AUX input.

[@catwoman551]

usb input is only for power bank or I can lisen music from usb?

[@Devtac-]

As someone who has owned multiple ultimate ear, Bluetooth speakers, they do not sound better and do not have better base than JBL speakers I can 1000% vouch for that JBL is way better than ultimate ears.

[@wtfmanicanthaveaname]

i had the JBL charge 3 and loved it, I use while kayak fishing so waterproof is a must. My step dad loved it to play music to dance with my mom in her final years so i never took it back. He kept it after she died. I just ordered the charge 5 for free (points from my job like credit card points) and looking forward. The charge 3 was awesome sounding and not tinny like the ultimate ears one i had. Also durable AF. i could use it as a football and it wouldnt hurt it.

[@alhassansherizz]

Can it charge itself?

[@kerasakti6723]

Well nice review man

[@finalintuition2788]

Phenomenal review. Voice, presentation, content, even adding comedy. Brilliant. Looking to more reviews by you🔥

[@SeeRoosterTech]

I’m glad you liked it. It took a long time to make and a lot of hard work! Thank you for your comment. It means the world to me. Have a wonderful day!

[@vinnvincent8478]

Hello is the material plastic or metalic

[@Ciangi87]

I just bought a charge 5 and there no bass on mine I’ve downloaded the app updated the software and played with eq it gets loud but no bass. Is mine defective?

[@robertvazquez2964]

Great review. That big speaker sounded nice and this one also sounded very good. I just ordered one for $125. I know they have great quality and at that deal I’m sure it’s going to be a blast!

[@Aditya-rr2hu]

Should i go for flip 6 or charge 5 ?

[@robertvazquez2964]

@@Aditya-rr2hu Charge 5 they’re on sale today again for $120

[@Aditya-rr2hu]

@@robertvazquez2964 i wish but im from india and the price here is 180$ but i'll take one though thanks mate! But the only sad thing is i wanted a white one but its 30$ more so i stick with the teal one looks sick!

[@NoxiousAmir]

awesome review

[@MyDigitalHub]

Can this model play songs through the USB-A port? Tried it on both the USB-A and USB-C ports and it doesn't work.

[@Eact84]

Nobody ever talks about the brick charge! What type should be ok to charge with?

[@Can_kaya]

So it doesn’t read music from the memory card?

[@charruaporelmundo]

Any rumors of a Version 6? this model have been out for 3 years?...really would like to buy one of them but...I'm scary the 6 will be out very soon.

[@Crysteps]

regards to charging, can I use 33W power brick to charge it ?

[@Mperor_Niho]

I love your animations ❤❤❤

[@vo099]

Watching with my jbl charge 5 ❤

[@misspoofs]

Why not touch the rubber groves? Electroshock? I'm asking cause my toddler will most likely grab it. So you're saying its not safe?

[@LydonLewisDoUbLeZz]

Well I see the style of review you're trying to do....but... you've got some of your facts my twisted dude lol, all good, nice vid you will just get better!👍🏽👌🏾

[@kevinford0001]

Literally dropped it while walking/dancing. It just bounced. Great device! Oh, I rubbed the ends. I tore the box apart looking for the brick lol

[@FreeAimDog]

i wanted the megaboom 3 but considering its not being shipped eh this will have to do, still looking into them at the moment until friday then i decide.

[@chikenmaskabg6218]

The best review on this jbl charge 5 ✅🤙🏼🇧🇬

[@SeeRoosterTech]

Thank you!

[@joseluisruiz3789]

I bought an Xtreme 3 as i wanted to use it with my scooter on group rides but its so big that i wish i could have gotten a Charge 5 instead. The bass response is definitely amazing and i dont want to return it because i got it for $250.00 before tax on sale. The charge 5 wasnt on sale at the time but now im wondering if i should pick one up afterall lol. Or wait for a sale.

[@DanBee123]

I would recommend getting a critical listening set up to compare the speakers you review to. Your phone and iPad as well as that home soundbar + sub are not good reference speakers

[@MattH-wg7ou]

I've always wanted a Bose Soundlink Mini but apparently this just sounds better and gets louder for shower tunes without distortion.

[@kayakdan48]

As a JBL Extreme 3 owner, I would miss having a carrying strap option lacking with the Charge 5. Deal breaker...

[@Taitea_____]

do tneyncharge u for the customization

[@Tyland-vo6bk]

I have had mine for a couple of years now and my only complaint is that the rubber bottom strips pealed off.

[@wurrbm]

also how is the speaker coming with usb A to usb C cable a and no brick a problem? I just don't get it first of all, if your phone's charging brick doesn't have usb A, just use the cable that came with the phone to charge the speaker ? also, if you didn't have that cable before because your phone has usb C to usb C, now you can actually use the speaker as a powerbank with the cable it came with

[@Dark-Junglism]

your vioce is asmr heaven

[@christianjohnmacapili5507]

Does jbl charge 5 have built in microphone for phone calls ?

[@Miguelings_YT]

nope

[@yfz350twin]

Can you link this with a Boom Box 3?

[@jessie7339jessie]

Yes all the speakers connect except for the clips/smaller speakers

[@TruRacer]

Next BT speaker I get must be a USB C charge I'm done with micro and mini

[@bac3phi]

no microphone though. Can't be used for conference calls.

[@ddcrocky3831]

Can the charge 5 , charge itself and play music at the same time

[@PitbullSoco]

Just use the usb c charger that you use for your phone🤷‍♂️ keep the usb a to usb c in a carry case with the speaker and really only use that cable for charging your phone from the speaker if you need to.

[@redblaze2613]

So im about a year spot on with my charge 5. I hate saying it, but im pretty sure its beginning to lose its charge 😑 So, i put in its serial no. to the website and its not recognising it. Recognising it could be counterfeit, i done the checklist that tells you what to look out for with the fake makes...nope, definitely seems above board. Has all the official stickers and safety warnings, fine print etc. So im a bit at sea here....want it replaced or sorted, whatever, its my daily ray of sunshine! Cus Serv closed at the moment...but interested to see what they'll say tomorrow. Ive hyped this thing up on lot of chats/forums. Would not want to lead anyone astray. Ill update yawl to whats happening 👍

[@greghinds4110]

$120 deal at CostCo in December, 2023.

[@kagomamarvin4419]

Hahah the other speakers killed me

[@mencken8]

First, it’s hard to see how any sort of realistic sound test of a speaker can be performed over YT audio. Second, I have yet to see a single speaker test on YT that used an actual sound level measuring device, y’ know, decibels and all that. People love to say something like “This is 60% volume,” which is of course completely uninformative.

[@carpe_poon5761]

I loved it until it started dying within a hour every time I use it. At first I’d get maybe 3hrs or so. Now it can be flashing red in under a hour after leaving it charge over night. Sounds great but it dies and gets super hot when it’s charging

[@thennekcdcdthennek6417]

User error. Don't use it while charging.

[@carpe_poon5761]

@@thennekcdcdthennek6417 Never said I used it while charging. I said I let it charge over night. And why shouldn’t you be able to use it while charging?? Do you use your phone while it’s plugged in?

[@thennekcdcdthennek6417]

@@carpe_poon5761 reading the manual doesn't hurt.

[@RobertoRamirez-zu5fw]

Sounds like you got a lemon.

[@favourcasino4667]

Make a review on zéalot s79

[@Dmc805]

Nice

[@Iamhallucinatingnow]

I have this speaker fresh. Pros (not mentioned) it can charge itself with the built in power bank using the supplied cable. Cons (again, not mentioned) bass isn't that noticeable in a larger room. I will compare it to the mega boom 3 for bass quality. If the mega boom 3 lacks the bass to compensate for the ability to charge the device, I will return the mega boom 3.

[@xpforevergaming8609]

What is the point of charging the speaker with itself???

[@Pluvillion]

You're asking for a fire hazard if you're basically looping the battery's power.

[@secondchance6603]

"it can charge itself with the built in power bank using the supplied cable." That's not how things work.

[@AlluzHH]

​@@secondchance6603And why is that 😂 It has a build in power bank, it has nothing to do with the speakers own battery so yes, that is exactly how it works..

[@secondchance6603]

@@AlluzHH Go on then, loop it with the charging cable, plug it into itself, good luck!

[@unslowly816]

WHY?! You put your iPhone face down. It has a second high frequency speaker on the front side

[@Aarondjx2]

Which is the best Soundcore motion + or JBL charge 5? (from your point of view)

[@SeeRoosterTech]

For the price, Soundcore Motion+. It's so much more economical than the JBL Charge 5. However with that said, the JBL Charge 5 does sound better. It's a marginal difference, but enough for my dad (a speaker guy) to notice. If you're an audio person, definitely try to see them in-person (at a Best Buy for instance) and play them both. They both sound great, but the JBL Charge 5 is a little better. Hope this helps. Have a wonderful day!

[@Aarondjx2]

@@SeeRoosterTech Thanks a lot.

[@jman0509]

Watching this in the checkout line after I already purchased the speaker from the electronics sections

[@prottotype166]

After acquiring charge 5 I must say, it sucks so much at higher volume especially on music that is edm/electro or dustep this sound only somewhat fine on pop/rap music

[@wurrbm]

"the flip 6" *proceeds to show a flip 5*

[@BIGMIKE3737]

Is there a big difference in charge 5 vs flip 6

[@redblaze2613]

I felt that there was. Got the chance to sample them in Currys. I was gonna go for the flip 6 originally, but this model gives a fuller, rounder sound :) Id buy another tomorrow if anything happened to it!! Edit: Dont buy in currys tho....got mine on Amazon loads cheaper! Just wanted to hear them for myself 👍

[@GameTesterDev]

It is LEAGUES better than any other speaker at the same price point and even a lot of the ones above it... I bought a BOSE Soundlink Resolve 2 at $229 a couple months ago and the Charge 5 seriously just makes the BOSE speaker look like crap in general... the JBL speaker is twice as loud... Slightly better sound quality, uses Bluetooth 5.1 while the Bose speaker uses Bluetooth 4.2... And the BOSE still uses Micro USB... Like seriously... it takes like 8-10 hours to charge the SLR2 from 0 while it takes the Charge 5 about 5-6 hours tops... The SLR2 will die at max volume after only about 5 hours... I can play the charge 5 at max volume for about 9-11 hours straight before it drops below 20%... This is a great example of "Brand Recognition"... More people have heard of BOSE so obviously they are going to buy what they believe to be extremely high quality over something that is actually high quality... Now I do say all of this... But I also bought the JBL Charge 4 back in February 2020... And That one did fall flat after about 6-7 months... the battery sucked, the quality declined, and it took nearly a full day to charge from 0-100

[@Treebronx]

On Amazon for $100 now the jbl boom box 3 is $370 thinking of getting this instead 😎

[@elmo4672]

What country are you from? Its like 180$ here in India.

[@666Lachrimae666]

You remind me of Prince 😂

[@fernanpaguia7519]

hm po

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Thats a very Indian house you have there lol. Thanks for the review! Probably getting this for my wife. She likes to listen to Alice In Chains while she showers plus itll be good for the beach for us.

[@alfredocanto4535]

I already have the charge 5

[@nwakasiakabike9264]

So gentle

[@jathenmccollum6043]

This speaker sucks. You can’t disable auto turn off. When it cuts off it doesn’t auto wake up. So you have to physically go to the speaker and turn it on every time you want to use it. Why would you connect multiple speakers together that will auto turn off and have to be manually turned on every time you decide to listen to music. You cannot connect any audio cable. The usb ports are power ports only. There is no way to connect a sound cable. Some reviews and websites are misleading. Do not buy this speaker it sounds good but has no functionality.

[@rougevendetta4773]

What would be an even better one if I don't get this one?

[@SeeRoosterTech]

There are quite a few different options out there, for sure. For JBL, there are the more expensive speakers, such as the Xtreme 3 or the BoomBox 3. But, those are a bit more expensive, so keep that in mind. Moreover, there are many options from different companies as well. I made a video on the UEBoom MegaBoom 3, which is fairly similar to this one. In that video, I also go over some competitors as well. Hope this helps. Have a wonderful day!

[@bili8280]

I almost bought it. I was totally disappointed because it had a completely bad sound, the middle and highs were completely weak and cloudy, there was bass, but all in all a very bad impression, so I returned it to the seller.

[@bili8280]

I see that it has mostly positive reviews, so I wonder if maybe my copy was bad..

[@aravindkumar2890]

do more speaker 🔊 reviews your voice is hypnotic

[@jessie7339jessie]

Not even close to 20 hours mine played 7 hours and died then wouldn’t play even while it’s plugged in

[@aj2468]

Just copped mine on prime day for 139 lol

[@chocolatewheelchair]

$120 now. How is it???

[@aj2468]

@@chocolatewheelchair It sounds really clear and loud but it doesn’t handle low bass like how I would like it to at loud volume, (like the volume you shouldn’t listen to anyway).Bass doesn’t slap like how the Charge2 does. battery’s great still don’t think I’ve charged it. I’d say like 8.5 or 9/10 for $120

[@arnymon9340]

Battery life is crap. From fully charged to dead in 3.5h on 80%/max volume, wtf?

[@puk4763]

20 hrs lol... yeah right...

[@arnymon9340]

@@puk4763 well, it can, but under 60% volume..

[@cas_vis]

Why are you talking like that?

[@waynedexter]

Are you at your gay uncle’s house? Lol

[@waynedexter]

I don’t. Especially when you consider my Mom is dead. This must be her crib in the next life. Thanks for your 2 cents brah 😒

[@josephkarizz2000]

Seems so relatable to you lol😮😂😂😂

[@waynedexter]

@@josephkarizz2000 yes, it does. Very relatable even. Btw, you add a thousand 😂 to your comment and it wouldn’t make it remotely funny. 13, much?

[@jessetaylor1437]

@@waynedexteryou when schizophrenia

[@waynedexter]

@@jessetaylor1437 Yes. I’m schizophrenic. And I’m proud of it. What’s your excuse?

[@blueb4829]

I'll give someone some 🐈 for one.

[@jjpopnfresh6822]

"South" Quality

[@stacyrodgers4051]

'promosm' 🤣

[@Elnegro8527]

Jbl charge 5 is not worth upgrading charge 4 has better sound I would recommend jbl charge 4