It was easy to pair the Charge 5 from the start, and I did notice an upgrade in connectivity. Ted Kritsonis/Digital Trends Setup and configuration It doesn’t have a handle or any indents to make it easier to carry around, but it is the kind of speaker you could take with you on a trip or from one room to another with relative ease. You could throw it in a bag and take it along for a ride, but it’s definitely not something you’ll want to carry around for a prolonged period. Its overall size makes it a little too big to be highly portable. That includes saltwater and sand, so this speaker fits in as well at the beach as it does around a pool or tub. Rather than maintain the previous IPX7 rating for water resistance, JBL added good dust resistance for an excellent IP67 rating instead. The weight and dimensions are negligibly different compared to the Charge 4, except the 5 is more ruggedized. The button layout at the top stays the same, while the back features the USB-C charging port, along with a USB-A port you can use to charge other devices, basically turning the speaker into a power bank. The tightly woven fabric still looks and feels great, while the bumpers on each side protect the passive radiators. I’m largely referring to the aesthetics, where outside of the more pronounced logo and battery indicator at the front, plus the rubberized grips at the bottom, many of the same elements apply. JBL does not reinvent the wheel with the Charge 5, sticking to a very familiar look that doesn’t differ too much from the previous version. If you’ve used previous Charge speakers, you may be wondering where the 3.5mm Aux-In cable is, and it’s not here because JBL removed that port. Other than the speaker itself, JBL only throws in a USB-C charging cable and quick start guide. You won’t find much to wade through in the box. Ted Kritsonis/Digital Trends What’s in the box It’s midsized, and packs a punch, but in tweaking some things in both design and functionality, did JBL change too much about how it sounds? Let’s take a look. While it's not overloaded with fancy features, it is one of our top picks for its value. It's easy to connect and use on the go and it'll last you up to 12 hours on a single charge. Its convenient shape fits perfectly in a cup holder, so it can slip into your bottle cages on your bike, the cup holder on your beach chair, or even the bottle holder on the side of your backpack. Take it to the pool, on the beach, or on a hike through the woods - it's rated IPX7, so it can be submerged in water and live to tell the tale. With JBL's Flip 5 speaker (opens in a new tab), you'll get extremely solid sound quality in a cute little one-pound package. ![]() Plus, you can choose from pink, teal, yellow, white, black, camo print, and other fun colors. While that's not quite the lowest price it's ever been (that would be $69.95), it's still a solid deal on an excellent Bluetooth speaker. The final weeks of summer are upon us, so it's time to break out the party playlists and go out with a bang.Īs of August 26, you can grab the JBL Flip 5 on sale at Amazon for just $79.95 (opens in a new tab) - that's $50 off its $129.95 MSRP. ![]() SAVE $50: The JBL Flip 5 (opens in a new tab) is an excellent Bluetooth speaker for any occasion - and it's on sale for just $79.95 at Amazon as of August 26. Tech > Speakers > Wireless and Bluetooth Speakers
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