JBL Charge 5 - Portable Waterproof Speaker - Blue: Skip – Avoid
Product
JBL Charge 5 - Portable Waterproof Speaker - Blue
Brand
JBL
Model
JBL Charge 5
ASIN
B08X4VXF1M
TickClip Product ID
p_wl5sbydc4fiu
4.8 · 36,217 reviews · ~200 bought/mo
$179.95
In stock
| Variant | Current price |
|---|---|
| Charge 5 · Black | Check Amazon |
| Charge 5 · Blue | Check Amazon |
| Charge 5 · Camouflage | Check Amazon |
| Charge 5 · Gray | Check Amazon |
| Charge 5 · Green | Check Amazon |
| Charge 5 · Pink | Check Amazon |
| Charge 5 · Red | Check Amazon |
| Charge 5 · Teal | Check Amazon |
| Charge 5 · White | Check Amazon |
Is it worth it?
No. TickClip rates this a Skip: Avoid. Current price is 25.37% above its 90-day average.
Current price
$179.95
90-day average
$143.54
Score
38/100
Confidence
100%
Last checked
Sep 18, 2026
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Why this verdict
20/100
Analyzed by TickClip
Out of date · needs a re-check
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Decision evidence
As of 18 September 2026, the current price is $179.95 versus a 90-day average of $143.54. The current price is 25% above its 90-day average. The tracked low is $139.95, putting the current price 29% above that low. The score is measured across four dimensions worth 25 points each: price 0/25, timing 3/25, reviews 25/25, demand 10/25. All four had evidence behind them, so the score is their sum out of 100. Price and timing come from the same current, average, and tracked-low values shown on this page; they are not generated separately. Buyer evidence currently shows 4.8 stars across 36,217 ratings. The 4.8-star average across 36,217 ratings shows no anomaly in the available rating/count history. This review assessment uses marketplace rating and review-count history; it does not pretend that individual review text was inspected when that text was unavailable. Demand is grounded in an observed estimate of about 200 purchases per month. That signal contributes 10/25 and is kept separate from the advertised discount. The manipulation check found 1 signal: List price is 25% above the 90-day average. The advertised discount looks larger than the real saving. These are caution signals, not accusations, and they can only make the decision more conservative. Taken together, the measured evidence supports a SKIP decision: avoid. Confidence describes data coverage, not certainty about personal fit. A price refresh, a material change in buyer ratings, or new manipulation evidence can change this verdict.
Product assessment
buyers rate this product 4.8/5 across 36,217 reviews, with no material trust concerns found.
Offer assessment
at $179.95, 25% above its 90-day average — a weak offer even where the product itself is sound.
Reasons to buy
4.8 stars across 36K ratings
About 200 bought per month
Reasons to pause
25% above its 90-day average
List price is 25% above the 90-day average. The advertised discount looks larger than the real saving.
Price intelligence
Price above the 90-day average
Today
$179.95
90-day avg $143.54
Seller intelligence
Who is competing for the Buy Box right now.
Verdict history
Methodology and limitations
TickClip scores price, timing, marketplace ratings, and demand from 0 to 25. The four measures form the 100-point score. Confidence reflects how much price history, review volume, and demand data is available.
Price and availability can change after this verdict is updated.
Review signals use marketplace rating and review-count history, not individual review text.
Confidence measures data coverage. It does not guarantee an outcome or future price.
Frequently asked
About this product
Take the party with you no matter what the weather. The JBL Charge 5 speaker delivers bold JBL Original Pro Sound, with its optimized long excursion driver, separate tweeter and dual pumping JBL bass radiators. Up to 20 hours of playtime and a handy powerbank to keep your devices charged to keep the party going all night. Rain? Spilled drinks? Beach sand? The IP67 waterproof and dustproof Charge 5 survives whatever comes its way. Thanks to PartyBoost, you can connect multiple JBL PartyBoost-enabled speakers for a sound big enough for any crowd. With all-new colors inspired by the latest street fashion trends, it looks as great as it sounds.
Key features
BOLD JBL ORIGINAL PRO SOUND - Take the power of JBL with you. The JBL Charge 5 has an optimized long excursion driver, a separate tweeter & dual bass radiators, all delivering impressively rich, clear audio. Get big room sound, even when outdoors.
20 HOURS OF PLAYTIME - The fun doesn't have to stop. Packed with an incredible 20 hours of battery life, Charge 5 lets you party all day & into the night. Plus, a built-in powerbank lets you charge your devices without taking a break from the tunes.
WIRELESS BLUETOOTH STREAMING - Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker & take turns enjoying JBL Pro sound. Thanks to PartyBoost, you can connect multiple JBL PartyBoost-enabled speakers for a sound big enough for any crowd.
IPX7 WATERPROOF - Bring your speakers anywhere. Pool party? Perfect. Sudden cloudburst? Covered. Bash on the beach? Charge 5 is IPX7 waterproof and dustproof for fearless outdoor entertainment.
Specifications
Manufacturer
JBL
Model
JBL Charge 5
