JBL Pulse 5

12 h, Rechargeable battery operated
44Ratings
Test reportsGood based on 2 tests
Currently out of stock

Product details

493194.

Key specifications

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

General information

Manufacturer
JBL by Harman
Category
Bluetooth speakers
Manufacturer no.
JBLPULSE5BLK
Release date
24.3.2023
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

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

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

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.Anker
  • 2.Technaxx
  • 4.JBL
  • 5.Divoom
  • 6.House of Marley

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 5.B&O
  • 5.Bose
  • 7.JBL
  • 8.UE
  • 9.Soundboks

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Fresh'N Rebel
  • 4.Hama
  • 6.JBL
  • 7.Marshall
  • 8.B&O
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
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,...

Good60/100Rank 12 out of 14
Stiftung 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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