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JBL Pulse 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 360-Degree Light Show (Black)

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Model: JBLPULSE5BLKAM UPC: 050036389730 Item: 179157

Product Information

Sound you can see

Illuminate the moment with the eye-catching, personalizable, 360-degree light show of the JBL Pulse 5 in sync with the beat of your music as its up-firing driver unleashes deep bass and bold JBL Original Pro Sound in all directions. The sturdy strap lets you take the portable dustproof and waterproof Bluetooth speaker from your backyard to the beach and beyond. Dance until dawn with 12 hours of play time or use PartyBoost to pair multiple compatible speakers whenever you want to increase the sound—and enhance the experience.

Features

  • Eye-catching 360-degree light show
  • Bold sound and deep bass in all directions
  • IP67 dustproof and waterproof
  • 12 hours of play time
  • Wireless Bluetooth streaming
  • Crank up the fun with PartyBoost

Eye-catching 360-degree light show

Brighten your nights with 360 degrees of eye-catching colors synced to the beat of your favorite songs. Or match your mood by customizing the bigger, bolder lightshow on the Pulse 5's expanded transparent outer body using the JBL Portable app.

Bold sound and deep bass in all directions

You'll enjoy pure, bold JBL Original Pro Sound in all directions with its separate tweeter and up-firing driver, while the passive radiator on the bottom of the speaker delivers deep bass—so you can truly feel the music.

IP67 dustproof and waterproof

To the pool. To the park. JBL Pulse 5 is IP67 waterproof and dustproof, so you can bring your speaker anywhere.

12 hours of play time

Highlight the moment, day or night, with up to 12 hours of battery life from a single charge.

Wireless Bluetooth streaming

Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns enjoying JBL Original Pro sound.

Crank up the fun with PartyBoost

PartyBoost allows you to pair two JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers together for stereo sound or link multiple JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers together for endless audio possibilities.

Prop 65 Warning

WARNING: California Residents - Proposition 65. This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specifications

Specifications

  • General
    • Model No.: JBL Pulse 5
    • Transducers: 1 x 64 mm woofer, 1 x 16 mm tweeter
    • Output power: 30 W RMS for Woofer, 10 W RMS for Tweeter
    • Power input: 5 V / 3 A
    • Frequency response: 58 Hz - 20 kHz (axial,-6 dB)
    • Signal-to-noise ratio: > 80 dB
    • Battery type: Li-ion polymer 27 WH (equivalent to 3.6 V / 7500 mAh
    • Battery charge time: < 4 hours (5 V / 3 A)
    • Music play time: up to 12 hours (dependent on volume level and audio content)
    • Cable type: USB-C charging cable
    • Cable length: 1200 mm / 47.2"
  • Wireless specification
    • Bluetooth® version: 5.3
    • Bluetooth® profile: A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6
    • Bluetooth® transmitter frequency range: 2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz
    • Bluetooth® transmitter power: < 10 dBm (EIRP)
    • Bluetooth® transmitter modulation: GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
    • 2.4GHz SRD frequency range: 2407 MHz - 2475 MHz
    • SRD transmitter power: £ 13dBm (EIRP)
  • Product dimensions
    • Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.2" x 8.5" x 5.2"
    • Net weight: 3.23 lb

What's in the Box

What’s in the Box

  • Pulse 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 360-Degree Light Show
  • JBL branded Type C cable
  • Quick start guide
  • Safety sheet
  • Warranty card

Reviews

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Customer Reviews for JBL Pulse 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 360-Degree Light Show (Black)

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Rated 4 out of 5
Great sounding speaker, but with a disadvantage…
This speaker sounds WAY better than the previous model, but it doesn't have media control buttons.
April 12, 2023
Originally posted at
JBL
Rated 5 out of 5
AWESOME
I bought this speaker as soon as it came out & I love it. I had the pulse 4 before it, and they are both great. This new one sounds better, has better bass, and is larger. It's great that there's an equalizer option in the app. I really like that they put a strap on the back so I can carry it easier too. The lights are awesome, and better than the pulse 4. One thing I miss that the pulse 4 had and this one doesn't, are the buttons to pause music, and change the volume on the speaker. The pulse 5 doesn't have those buttons, but it's not that big of a deal to me. I still love it.
March 7, 2023
Originally posted at
JBL
Rated 4 out of 5
Initial 3 stars raised to 4. Great for parties!
Initially, I was comparing this speaker to a couple of other large bluetooth speakers I own. In comparison, the Pulse 5 lacks in the most important area: the sound.

Because most of the body is made of the gorgeous glass (or glass-like plastic), sound only comes out of the top and bottom. On the bottom is the bass membrane, and it seems the tweeter is on top, protected by a strong metal grid (aluminium?). Admittedly, the sound is 360 degrees, but the amount and the location of the speakers leaves bass a bit muted, with decent treble and hollow mids.

After listening to the first few songs, holding the Pulse in my hands, I got over it and put it down on the desk. This made the bass more full-bodied, but not overwhelming. The reverberations off the desk also brought forward the mids. Now the music resembled what I was used to pretty closely. Sure, it's still not as good as something like Flip or Charge, where the speakers are facing you and there are two bass membranes per speaker. But it's decent, and at higher volumes it's even pleasant to listen to (outdoors).

Now to the main highlight of the speaker: the light show. It is very well executed. Both I and my kids love the light presets, the assortment, the mood matching, and even the ambient sounds are cool. The light controls in the app are intuitive and there is something for everyone. Lights match the sound pretty well, even in a cappella solos. The LED density is such that you can't even tell where one ends and another begins. They are pleasant to look at, and decently bright. All colors in the presets are also carefully selected and go well together.

Lastly, the buttons and the charging port are all assembled into a single strip that seems to be floating in the solid glass! The effect is uncanny, and probably required some clever light refraction engineering. Check out the pictures - it's mesmerizing!

And that brings me to the main point of this review: this speaker does only one thing well: being a portable party/mood speaker. The lights give the Pulse 5 its character, and together with decent sound (when placed on solid surfaces), it creates moods. Sure, some smaller (and larger) speakers have better sound, and you can buy dedicated mood lighting (very difficult to set up and control, in my experience).

But the Pulse 5 combines decent sound and mood lights all in one, and that's its strength. I actually use it now more than other speakers, because of the overall pleasure I get out of using it. Buy it if you like lights and listen to music to reflect or affect your mood!
This review was collected as part of a promotion
January 13, 2023
Originally posted at
JBL
Rated 4 out of 5
The Disco illuminating music speaker
The Pulse 5 is like a lava lamp with a speaker added. The glowing lights match the pulsing of music and had buttons to change the light show. The speaker has a pretty handy carry strapped attached to make it easy to take on the go. I somehow was able to get a scratch on the speaker although it's strach from minor scraps. The battery life is pretty good and there's an battery life indicator on the side of the speaker to let you know the speakers volume. The only thing that's missing is a volume up and down button on the speaker.
This review was collected as part of a promotion
January 11, 2023
Originally posted at
JBL
Rated 5 out of 5
This Bluetooth speaker is a superstar!
Its audio quality is really good for a Bluetooth speaker and I'm impressed with its volume output. A party speaker that's designed to look almost like a lava lamp with a 360-degree light show, it syncs to the beat of your songs, dancing along with loads of vibrant colors and patterns. The App lets you change the color schemes and patterns, there are also ambient sounds built in that can be used when not streaming music to set the mood such as rain, crickets, traffic etc. I just received the speaker before the holidays and it turned out to be a to be a superstar at all my holiday gatherings and now that holidays are over I use it at the gym and pool to provide motivating beats. I know I will use this in the backyard, at the park and by the beach as it is water and dust proof with 12 hours of battery life. The light show is amazing, not sure if my pictures do it justice, especially at night by the pool. I was also able to connect another JBL Bluetooth speaker for stereo sound.
This review was collected as part of a promotion
January 9, 2023
Originally posted at
JBL
Rated 5 out of 5
Pulse 5
RGB lights all round and great sound waterproof dust proof what more can you want awesome speaker
January 8, 2023
Originally posted at
JBL
Rated 5 out of 5
Commands attention with the lights & amazing sound
The Pulse 5 is a nice sized portable speaker with powerful sound & bass. The quality sound is strong and clear no matter the genre of music or entertainment being played on it. The colors the speaker projects are so vibrant & captivating, you can't help but stare at it while awesome tunes play! This speaker commands attention with the cascade of light it gives out. It's perfect for gatherings or just hanging out.
This review was collected as part of a promotion
January 7, 2023
Originally posted at
JBL
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent speaker with very cool lighting effects
This speaker is very neat. It has good sound and the lighting effects are very cool. I like the mood it sets along with the music. There are several presets that can be selected in the app. I especially like the campfire effect. I think the bottom light around the speaker is a cool effect. The bass is a little light, but that is because the lights are more of the desired effect. Overall I think the sound is good and a little better than earlier pulse models. I intend to use this speaker while camping because it will provide a bit of light around the campsite.
This review was collected as part of a promotion
January 7, 2023
Originally posted at
JBL
Rated 4 out of 5
Awesome visual speaker with good sound!
If you're looking for a speaker that gets even more visual attention then it does sound, this is the one! Everyone that I've played this for is amazed by the show it puts on. Pair it up with another JBL with Partyboost and you can fill the room with sound!

If you're looking for just room filling sound and no light show, this isn't the speaker for you. If you're looking to chill and enjoy a show, this is the one!

The app has a bunch of lightshow options along with the normal JBL EQ and Partyboost features.

This also makes a great "lamp". You can change the lights without being connected to a phone. You can also use this is a sound machine with a show!

All together I give this a 10 out of 5 for the show, and a 4 out of 5 for the sound.
This review was collected as part of a promotion
January 5, 2023
Originally posted at
JBL
Rated 5 out of 5
A Fantastic Party Speaker
The JBL Pulse was one of the earliest Bluetooth speakers I ever used and to this day remains one of my favorites. The combination of music and the pulses' lights was fascinating to me then and now. The Pulse 5, IMHO, is an excellent successor, enhancing all my favorite features and adding new ones.
The improved lighting, which moves in sync to the music, and the 12-hr battery life are great for adding fun vibes to a party or gathering and the improved companion app adds a while host of customizations for both the music and the lights.
The ambient light and sound features are also better than before and I've found them useful while meditating or just relaxing.
This review was collected as part of a promotion
January 5, 2023
Originally posted at
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FlossyCarter Youtube channel and Review convinced me to purchase this.
Julio R on Feb 6, 2023
Prop 65 Warning

WARNING: California Residents - Proposition 65. This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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