The JBL Pulse 5 ranks #42 out of 136 total Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.

Brand: JBL

Prices on this page were last checked August 21, 2026 at 5:30 AM UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date/time and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.

JBL Pulse 5 - ranked #42 of 136 Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 3.7/5

Check price at Amazon ($199.12) →

#42 JBL Pulse 5: $199.12 Amazon eBay

Pros: Cool light show, although not synced to the music like the Pulse 2.

Cons: Not quite as deep bass as others. Plastic scratches easily.

How it compares: Just above it: Xiaomi Sound Outdoor - $147 cheaper. Just below it: Soundcore Glow - $119 cheaper, 6 more hours of battery life.

App	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~58Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	4.2" x 8.4" x 5.2" (107 x 214 x 131 mm)
Drivers	64mm woofer, 16mm tweeter
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	58Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	40W
Party Mode	Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
Weight	3.3 lbs / 1500 g

Check current price at Amazon ($199.12) →Search eBay for JBL Pulse 5 →

More JBL speakers →