JBL Charge 5 Vs. Charge 5 Wifi: Which One Should You Buy? My Honest Review And Comparison
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- JBL Charge 5 Vs. Charge 5 Wifi: Which One Should You Buy? My Honest Review And Comparison
Buy the JBL Charge 5 here on Amazon: amzn.to/43muwI2
Features and Benefits
Bold JBL Original Pro Sound with deep bass
Fill the air with pure, bold JBL Original Pro Sound with its deep powerful bass.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
Stream 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 for seamless audio experiences whether you’re indoors or outside.
Portability with 20 hours of battery life
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.
Built-In Wi-Fi with AirPlay, Alexa Multi-Room Music, Chromecast built-in and
Spotify Connect
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.
Waterproof and dustproof
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.
Power up with the built-in powerbank
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.
All fit portable speaker for inside and outdoor listening
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.
JBL One App
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.
Eco-friendly recycled materials and packaging
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 FSCcertified paper printed with soy ink.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Sound Test Comparison
01:49 Loudness Test
02:54 Low Frequency Test
04:19 Specs Comparison
05:35 Why WIFI?
05:57 Unboxing
07:12 Side by Side Comparison
07:52 Charge 5 Wifi Teardown
08:29 Charge 5 Teardown
09:07 Naked Comparison
09:35 360Deg Music Test
11:01 Outdoor test
11:55 JBL Portable and JBL One Apps
13:01 Pros and Cons
13:52 JBL Charge 6 Requests
15:21 Conclusion and Opinion
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Can the charge 5 , charge itself and play music at the same time
No but I like your idea of unlimited energy 😂
I was right by the way it does charge itself I got one and tried it, I mean why would it charge a phone with a ubc but not itself that uses a ubc 🤔 I am a genius hope this helps with your content
The flip 6 can be used while charging though
@@arunasamarakonmy go3 can as well
yes plug it in...
Thanks for this video that gave us more details ! I enjoyed it. Following you from Mali, 🇲🇱 west African country.
I think your audio is clipping to hard. It's making it a harsh listen for me. Otherwise, great recommendation to not buy the wifi version.
Great review. Wish they didn't obsolete partyplay cos I'd like to get one of these in my jbl sphere
Good test , i love my new 5 , from an 8 year old flip , massive difference , solid build.
I wanted longer battery life , not tested it yet ...20 hours is wicked if I can get
Thank you for the review. Glad I got the charge 5. Do you have a link for the media output app you use?
Friend, excellent video, first of all, can you tell me what the name of the turntable is, or if you can share the link, thank you
I prefer Charge 5 GPS
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charge 5 radio version
Good one😂
The JBL charge 5 fleshlight is the best, especially on those low notes. 😂
Nice review. Bought the WiFI at Costco in the US for $119. BT connectivity is improved. Pairs instantly each time with the latest firmware. WiFi is useful with Airplay and using it with the Alexa ecosystem. Really wish it had a mic to use as a smart speaker and phone calls.
One big plus of using WiFi over BT is the latency is a lot less. I also noticed it sounded better after I used it for a few hours. I don't know if it needed any break in or burn in but it is definitely sounding better. The 3 band EQ is also very handy and better than nothing especially since Apple doesn't let you tweak anything on the phone.
After first buying it I was a little disappointed in it bu that more I've used it , I've realized I am going to keep it. I'd like a bit more bass but in this form factor it is to be expected and I don't want to have something much bigger to tote around. I found a nice bike mount and I am using it when I ride. I found a silicone sleeve with a handle for the normal Charge 5 that works and I can attach a strap as well and this works pretty well but the strap is junk so I bought a better one.
At the current Costco price is it absolutely worth it. I am going back to buy another today and pair them in stereo.
Please let me know how the stereo pairing goes. That's what I want to do.
The fact that it misses partyboost is maybe the biggest downgrade they could do. It such a cool and usefull feature
They did???
That was a bad move for a speaker with these great new features.
Does party boost link 2 speakers together, or does it make A left and right speaker for stereo sound
@@bjornyesterday2562you can Do both things you mentioned
it still does its just in the app
How? I don’t see party lost in the app
I agree with staying with the original charge 5, just for the party boost and price. You can buy 2 charge 5 's for the price of one wifi. And get twice the sound. Thanks for the comparison.
After much consideration I picked up a JBL charge turntable. Plays my old 45s really well.
What app did you use on the herts test?
Thank You! 🙏 Really helps to make a decision.
The purpose of the Wi-Fi option is you can send higher data lossless music over Wi-Fi which produces better sound. Think CD quality delivered wirelessly like Tidal offers.
man, your microphone gain is a bit too high... or you may just be a little too close to the microphone
besides that, great video, thanks for the info
I was going to buy the original at 1st but the wifi version was on sale at Costco and the same price as the original, so I bought the wifi. I don’t use the wifi often, and I agree it’s not worth the extra $50 but it is nice having the extra capability if you can get the same price like I did.
Are the 2 speakers from the same Factory if not the 100% sound different i have 2 jbl charge 5 Bluetooth version from bothe factories and the bother soud a bit diverent
Does it still playing music on WI-FI when you close the spotify app on your phone or if your phone dies like with Spotify Connect? Some speakers keep playing the playlist on Wifi standalone and thats the only reason why people use Wi-fi speakers.
How is the battery life compared to the regular Charge 5?
Nice comparison but the quality of your mic is quite unacceptable for a video where you compare 2 audio devices. You're voice is super distorted, sounds like your gain was too high or something
Hi, thanks for your feedback, my voice is recorded through a condenser mic which meant to record full spectrum including any lows (bass) this may sound distorted if you are listening to it on a phone or earphones that can't handle bass, check it on proper speakers and you will notice there is no distortion. I understand most people watch reviews on hand held devices so I will bear this in mind in the future.
@@shaktastik I know I said quality of your mic but what I should have said is sound quality of your voice over. It really is distorting quite a bit, even on my studio headphones. Lower frequencies don't really distort on phone speakers either.
@@shaktastikbro I listened on my charge 5 trash mic
@shaktastik this is untrue. I'm listening on a proper stereo setup but it sound like the mic is too close to your mouth
How does the battery/playtime compare? As you said, I find it hard to believe they are indeed the same.
Where they TT, GG, ND or TL and where they from the same factory or different?
Wonderful review ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you bro ❤️
I think adding aux in would limit the water proof capabilities.
Whats the name of the song in the beginning?
The JBL Charge 5 Dial Up is far superior in my book. Takes me back to the days of old.
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Ah yes... last millennium, I remember it well.
That shi would be the discharge -5
Good video
hi great review, Im going to buy on of them today but cant decide, the price is approximately the same. I got some questions, Which one got better sound quality? which one got better and deeper bass? which one you recommend for me?
jbl charge 5 better
4 hours battery charge time
What is the actual battery life of the JBL Charge 5 WI-FI? Nowhere on the Internet have I found anyone revealing it. The JBL Charge 5 promises up to 20h, but in practice at 70% volume it only lasts 4h😢. I bought the JBL Charge 5 and I am disappointed with the battery life.
How long does this new one on WI-FI and Bluetooth last on average?
If in practice the battery life is not identical, I intend to exchange it for the JBL Charge 5 WI-FI
I tried to test this but did t get an accurate comparison as the charge 5 didn't have a percentage charge. The only way to test this is to run the speaker until it runs out unfortunately I couldn't get this test done.
@@shaktastik You could record a video for the channel, like a time-lapse with a stopwatch with the JBL CHARGE 5 WI-FI and CHARGE 5, showing the actual battery life at like 50%, 70% and 100%. It is a type of video and niche that is lacking in the market and CZcams
I think the speaker I bought is defective. since mine at that volume gives me 8 to 10 hours depending on the music
Only 4h? i have the charge 5 at at low (30/40%) volume it lasts over 30h and at max over 6-7h. I think you just got a faulty unit
mine lasts the whole day on 70% volume
I have the charge 5. I never knew there was 2 versions lmao 😂
If they were the same price, which would you get?
If both were 129 and ya listen to mostly rock music which would you grab
You should have the Grey speaker facing the opposite way I'll sound like a surround sound
Full teardown
jbl boombox 3 wifi vs boombox 3 pls
they are the same but the wifi is shit no partyboost no eq its just a disaster and you get less features but you pay more and wtf are these comparisons they are the same in sound, battery, loudness and drivers🤦♂️
Como las sincronizas?
Why dont my bass radiators ever move like this?
You missed the whole point to have the wifi connection. You can actually use it to stream music from your phone or PC without annoying anyone with the sound of your phone when you use it simultaneously to scroll, send messages or receive calls. Is this worth the price gap and the loss of party boost? It depends on what you want to do with it. The base charge 5 is basically an external speaker for a phone, and I don't want my speaker to emplify every sound my phone make, only what I want.
for me i got the charge 5, originally i was going to get the ultimate ears megaboom 3 but it never wanted to ship from amazon for some reason, they said they were in stock but the sellers dint wanna take the money or ship it. keep in mind i ordered on the 1st and it was 20 days later it still dint ship and money money got taken out so i decided you know what cancel order and i went to walmart and seen then had charge 5 and pulse 5 and one of the flips i assume 6 but of course i did my home work on JBL ones so i knew what each one did and so i went with the charge 5. i plan on getting a case for it so i can hook it to a key chain and carry it with me and if its too annoying and bulky i can always get a clip 4 or whatever and use that. i will say i hate every single video review of speakers because on soundbars or computer speakers they never sound right. does not help that most music is pop hip hop elector type of music and pianos and trumpets and guitars would work way better for speaker test because you would hear the definition of highs and mids better if you hear it from guitars or pianos. for the moment i will say the charge 5 has amazing quality as it is i wont ever need to get the wifi because well it would be a waste. honestly i dont even turn my charge 5 up all the way because its too loud, if i knew it was this would i probably would have settled for the flip 6 but when i watched the reviews you could hear the flip 6 lacked the warm mids and highs the charge 5 has so it was a no brainer. i mean i can see some people liking the flip 6 but if i want a portable speaker like that i would get the clip 4 or whatever one is currently out in 2023 near october. i dont know to me if the charge 5 is too bulky again id rather just keep it as a home speaker and use a cliip for outdoor use. pulse 5 is for someone out there but not for me unless it had a 18 hour battery life on full volume and brightness which will never happen, but i did my homework so i knew the charge 5 would have higher volume and better battery and is a more trusting water proof, just in cause when i take it in the bathroom to keep on the toilet to run while i shower i dont have to worry about steam ruining the speaker (i think) and well it can fill up the entire bathroom on 50% volume and you can feel the music everywhere. so yeah thats pretty much my thoughts and experiences.
5 months later, did the steam from the shower alter the sound quality? Or is it still good as new
@@Electrifize still sounds good although i kind of cheat by having a plug in heater near it to keep the steam away. i been waiting for it to be warmer so i can use the speaker in my backyard again but no luck its still 40 to 60 degrees all the time.
@@FreeAimDog Thanks for the quick reply 👍
What is that first beat I love it
I'm not sure about the exact name but I have it saved as "THX World's deepest bass"
slow down the bass outlaws
Great deal on the WiFi 5 at Costco $119 as of 11/16/23.
Bass is flatter on Wifi
I have 2 charge 5 Bluetooth and opent them 1 hase screws the second dos not and I fount bij version ND, TL, TT. The ND com from different factories then number under the powerbank out port open geplastic cover to see it.
I have 2 and use them in stereo that sound nice
JBL charge Wifi 5 yeni aldım muhteşem ❤❤
What is a wifi in BT speaker ?
Watch this segment I explain the reason czcams.com/video/wdU1aBCPIaY/video.html
Wireless network: IEEE 802.11
a/b/g/n/ac/ax(2.4GHz/5GHz)
It seems they support both 2.4 and 5 Ghz
elas se conectam com o partyboost?
Não, apenas com um outro Charge 5 Wifi
You kind of missed the main feature of the WiFi version, which would be sound quality. WiFi supports higher bitrate if you are playing from something like tidal.
So the interesting thing would have been to see if there was a difference playing via chromecast vs Bluetooth
Also, range and connection stability...
Pretty poor and pointless review if you ask me. All the similarities you uncovered were expected. Main interest are the 3 key areas mentioned above.
I reckamend buying charg 5
Can you connect both speaker via chain connection?
Yes
Yes via the JBL app, or the physical buttons on the top if you don't have the app.
I prefer Charge 5 AirDrop
Seems weird that JBL made a speaker that’s been out for over 2 years wifi
Got to love capitalism. They've got new models ready and waiting
If you are looking to pair them for Stereo.... FORGET IT. Not available in Wi Fi.... monaural IS through GROUPING which stumbles through set up, NO INSTRUCTIONS ON THE JBL ONE App. Even JBL support is clueless. Difficult to tell if it operator ignorance or defective units.
if the battery holds double capacity, shouldnt the rating of 20 hours double?
Yes i want to knows this too
Hot audio mic warning pls:) I think the winner is jbl go 1
Prices?
Costco will have the charge 5 Wi-Fi for $119 starting on November 16th. Do you know if 2 of these speakers can be paired as a left and right channel for stereo?
Yes, In the app when you pair you can choose between mono and left and right, Im pretty sure 3+ speakers Does not have the ability to use left or right or the perk of adding a center/rear and etc
@Emperor_Nicky I went with the standard charge 5, then bought another. I like the stereo setup, but for me it's not worth keeping 2 of them charged and setting them up. Not loud enough
The Charge 5 WiFi is $179 at Costco 8/04/2024. Is $119 the on-sale price?
@@cruze1953 it was 9 months ago. I bought a non wifi 5 for 95
@@cruze1953 it was 9 months ago
I prefer charge 5 cellular
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I have the normal and it’s definitely not worth buying the wifi version.
Will jbl replace partyboost with Wi-Fi from now on?😢
Let's hope not 🥺
The only difference I hear is the price
Lol
How about Jbl charge 5 vs HK Onyx 6
Bro the microphone is to close and its annoying to hear the earrape
I prefer charge 5 with holding strap lol
Jbl charge 5 wifi version ? Vietnam o china?
chine
@@chatpat8800version nd, tl , tt ??
@@franciscoredondoalonso727 uniquement "un" modèle "GG" black,...made in china,...pas de nd,tt,tl,nt,......
can JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi be taken inside airplane?
Yes
I really wanted to watch this, but you clipped 80% of your audio... so I just can't do it.
Normal charge 5 is still good
Jbl charge 5 VCS
The battery is twice as big but the play time is same? It is indeed strange.
Odd it is
And the charge time is more on the Wi-Fi model if the specs are anything to go by.
Mike audio 😐
🔴Hi Guys! Do you own a Charge 5? Are you planning to buy a Charge Wifi? 🔴
I've just ordered Wifi version. I really, really like the idea to stream music through Spotify. This is biggest reason I was waiting for Wifi version to surface on the market.
Yes 👌🏻
Indeed
When is jbl 6 coming?
Tmrw 😂
@@nickb5091 thenkss
Please use next time a better mic.
Thanks for your feedback, another person mentioned this, there is nothing wrong with the mic, I was a little too close to it and it picked up my voice with a little bit of bass, when I listened back to it on my speakers it sounded great unfortunately this hasn't worked great on phones with small speakers and earphones, try to listen to it on your desktop speakers and report back please, that said I'll remember next time to test it on phones first. Cheers.
this definitely sounds like it's clipping. Listening on home PC with good bookshelf speakers.@@shaktastik
Dude, tf lmao, 13:26 the wifi bit should be a Pro, because when your jbl is connected to the wifi the device you connect to the jbl speaker via wifi, the speaker could be anywere in the house with that same wifi connection point, and also the speaker has dual bluetooth connecton points/ports, you can have 2 diffrent devices connected at once, sure the 2 diffrent deivce thing is almost useless, but the wifi thing SHOULD be a PRO.
Sir, can I carry JBL Charge 5 on a plane?
I did recently, but check with you airline.
@@shaktastik Did you carried it in your checked luggage or cabin luggage?
Just be certain there are no snakes in your speaker. Snakes on a plane are not generally appreciated.
Literally nothing convinces me to get a Charge 5 Wi-Fi. Will never use Wi-Fi on a speaker to begin with, and yeah okay it has a bigger battery and better Bluetooth, that's no big deal to me. Biggest drawback if the specs are anything to go by, it takes 4 hours to charge the regular Charge 5 from a dead battery, and it takes 6 hours on the Wi-Fi. WHAT!!!!!???????? I think I'll just stick to the regular Charge 5.
Enjoy having your notifications and every other sound from your phone play loudly on the speakers
@@Chris24_ It doesn't bother me. Had my Charge 5 for a couple months, and yes I did experience notifications and such coming through the speaker from my devices, but honestly it doesn't bother me. Better things to worry about than that in my opinion.
@@jordanking7711 it’s a really matter of your personal preference and usage (how you use it) so I hear you
Charge 5 gg 😮
bro, pleaseeee fix your mic
CZcams video test about speakers with HORRIBLE audio! should i even listen to your opinion about these speakers if you tolerate this kind of audio from your own videos
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.
WHY NOT COMPATIBLE, lol... bad
Terrible review. Does the WiFi give a noticeable improvement in sound quality or not?
I have Jbl Charge 5
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Can it be turned on remotely without the need to press the power button on the speaker itself?
This is my biggest need from JBL