JBL Pulse 5

12 h, Rechargeable battery operated

Product details

Waterproof (IP67), portable Bluetooth speaker with pulsating LED lights, controllable via app for smartphones - Black

Illuminate the moment with the striking, customizable 360-degree JBL Pulse 5 light show that syncs with the beat of your music, while the upward-facing driver delivers deep bass and rich JBL Original Pro Sound in all directions. Thanks to the sturdy carrying strap, you can take the portable, dust- and waterproof Bluetooth speaker from the garden to the beach and beyond. Dance until dawn with 12 hours of playback time or use PartyBoost to connect multiple compatible speakers whenever you want to enhance the sound and create a more impressive experience.

Striking 360-degree light show

Light up the night with vibrant 360° colors that sync with the beat of your favorite songs. Or set the mood by customizing the larger, more impressive light show on the Pulse 5's extended transparent exterior using the JBL Portable app.

Powerful sound and deep bass in all directions

With a separate tweeter and upward-facing speaker driver, you can enjoy pure, rich JBL Original Pro Sound in all directions, while the passive radiator on the bottom of the speaker delivers deep bass so you can truly feel the music.

Dust and waterproof according to IP67

For the pool. For the park. The JBL Pulse 5 is IP67 rated for water and dust resistance, so you can take it anywhere.

Included in the box:

1 x JBL Pulse 5 speaker

1 x USB-C charging cable

1 x Quick start guide.

Key specifications

Protection type (IP code)
IP67
Audio Connections
1 x USB-C
Item number
21520783

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
JBLPULSE5BLK
Release date
24.3.2023
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Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Material

Material group
Plastic
Specific material description
Plastic

Speaker properties

Audio channel
Stereo
Nominal power
40 W
Frequency range
58 - 20000 Hz
Max. noise level
80 dB
Bluetooth speaker features
Dustproof, 
Splashproof, 
Waterproof
Number of speakers
1 x
Durability
Dustproof, 
Waterproof
Protection type (IP code)
IP67
Speaker principle
1-way
Volume control
Keys
Application range
Portable

Media playback properties

Bluetooth version
5.3

Connections

USB ports
USB-C
Audio Connections
1 x USB-C

Display properties

Display properties
LED

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Battery life
12 h
Capacity
7500 mAh
Charging time
4 h
Number of batteries
1
Battery size
Device specific

Origin

Country of origin
China

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB Type-C cable

Product dimensions

Length
14.30 cm
Width
10.70 cm
Height
21.40 cm
Weight
1500 g

Package dimensions

Length
26 cm
Width
15 cm
Height
15 cm
Weight
2.22 kg

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Reviews & Ratings

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Overall ratingGood71/100
Very good82/100
hifi.deSingle testReleaseSeptember 2023
  • PositiveLong battery life
  • PositiveFun lighting with many setting options
  • PositiveRobust processing
  • NegativeThin sound
  • NegativeHigh price

With its fun party lighting, the Pulse 5 is a powerful selling point. The good app and the long battery life also speak for the sounding lava lamp. However, the sound is more suitable for incidental listening; the Pulse 5 is not suitable for party sound reinforcement. In this price range, there are speakers from JBL and other manufacturers that do not shine as beautifully, but offer much more powerful,...

Good60/100
Rank 12 out of 14Stiftung WarentestBluetooth-Lautsprecher im Test - Starke Boxen und fipsige KistenReleaseMay 2023

A powerful bass, easily audible details and a balanced, lively sound - that's what the perfect Bluetooth speaker should sound like. However, good sound quality is not everything: Stiftung Warentest expects a test winner speaker to be easy to use, to have a long-lasting battery and to offer practical additional functions.

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