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General

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Series

SoundLink Revolve1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Maker names the speaker SoundLink Revolve II. The larger sibling is SoundLink Revolve+ II.

Charge5Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/43902-1609931501-Charge%205-81b618.pdfRead 10 October 2026Release calls the speaker the latest addition to the JBL Charge Series.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

419357, 858365-01002Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says the model number is on the bottom of the speaker and the record line reads 419357. SoundGuys gives item 858365-0100.3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-review-82901Read 13 October 2026Review lists model number 858365-0100.

JBLCHARGE5GRYAM, JBLCHARGE5RED4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Spec box lists JBLCHARGE5GRYAM. One colour SKU, not an exhaustive list. Trusted Reviews adds JBLCHARGE5RED.8Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/jbl-charge-5Read 10 October 2026Full specs list JBLCHARGE5RED for the red model. One colour SKU.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

January 20215Press articlewhathifi.com/news/bose-unveils-2nd-gen-soundlink-revolve-and-revolve-bluetooth-speakersRead 13 October 2026News item introduces the new SoundLink Revolve II and Revolve+ II in January 2021.

7 January 20215Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/43902-1609931501-Charge%205-81b618.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker release dated January 7, 2021.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Maker sells the speaker with a current price of USD 149 against USD 219 on the accessed date.

Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker offers this model for purchase on the accessed date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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JBL Charge 69Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-vs-jbl-charge-5-133988Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the JBL Charge 6 a worthy successor to the Charge 5.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$179.954Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Spec box and verdict list MSRP $179.95. Tom's Guide gives the same list price at launch. Excludes tax.7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/jbl-charge-5Read 10 October 2026Review states a list price of $179.95.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€1795Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/43902-1609931501-Charge%205-81b618.pdfRead 10 October 2026EMEA release: available from March 2021 for EUR 179. Tax treatment not stated. Trusted Reviews lists a later EU RRP of 167.99 euros, the maker launch figure is stored.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Triple Black, Luxe Silver1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Colour selector shows Luxe Silver and Triple Black.

Black, Blue, Gray, Red, Teal, Camo5Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/43902-1609931501-Charge%205-81b618.pdfRead 10 October 2026Launch colours named in the release: Black, Blue, Gray, Red, Teal and Camo. Later colours are not listed here.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Maker lists it among portable Bluetooth speakers and describes it as made to go where you go.

Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies the speaker as portable or ultra-portable.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

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Mono4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Review explicitly calls one speaker mono. Wireless stereo requires a second matching speaker.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

ABose SoundLink Revolve II Bluetooth Speaker

Driver type	Count
Full-range transducer	1

Source1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Page says the enclosure has a highly efficient transducer, dual passive radiators and an omnidirectional acoustic deflector. No driver size or rated power is published.

BJBL Charge 5

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer	1	Not available	30
Tweeter	1	20	10

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications names one woofer and one circular tweeter, with separate RMS ratings. Racetrack woofer dimensions are an unlabeled tuple, so no width or height is assigned.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

21Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Page says dual passive radiators.

21Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker description explicitly states dual bass radiators.

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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40W1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026General Specifications publishes the total output. Datasheet separately calls the driver component ratings RMS.

Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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60Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications claimed lower limit. Tolerance not published. Not measured bass extension.

Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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20kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications upper limit 20 kHz. Tolerance not published.

Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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80dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications publishes "> 80 dB". Stored as 80, the qualifier is here. Claimed value, not a measurement.

Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

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Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026JBL Portable app section explicitly provides 3-band customizable EQ.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

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34Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Review describes 3-band customizable EQ in JBL Portable. EQ options depend on speaker firmware and app version. Group playback can reset custom EQ.

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026FAQ and sound options list Party Mode and Stereo Mode when two compatible Bose speakers are enabled.2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says two SoundLink Bluetooth speakers can play in Party mode (left and right play in unison) or Stereo mode (left and right play separately).

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Two speakers of the same model form a stereo pair. Cross-model grouping plays the same programme and does not establish stereo pairing.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Party Mode1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026FAQ says Party Mode requires two Bose Bluetooth speakers from a listed set of SoundLink models. Compatibility with every model is not inferred.

PartyBoost1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker names PartyBoost. No backward compatibility with the other JBL linking generation is inferred.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-review-82901Read 13 October 2026

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

4.21Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Technical specifications list Bluetooth Version 4.2. SoundGuys says Bluetooth 4.1. The maker figure is used.

5.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Literal Bluetooth version from Technical Specifications. No codec inferred.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-review-82901Read 13 October 2026Review says the speaker supports only the SBC codec over Bluetooth.

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Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.62Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Literal profile versions from Technical Specifications.

Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Review says the Charge 6, Flip 7 and other recent JBL speakers use Auracast and that a Charge 5 cannot link with these. The Charge 5 links through PartyBoost or PartyTogether. Stored false on that basis, the maker does not mention Auracast.

MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says the speaker can be actively connected to two mobile devices at a time and plays audio from one device at a time.

Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Review explicitly documents concurrent Bluetooth source connections.

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

22Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says two mobile devices can be actively connected. Up to eight paired devices are remembered.

21Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wireless Bluetooth Streaming explicitly up to two smartphones or tablets connected to speaker, taking turns playing music.

Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

9m1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Technical specifications and FAQ say up to 30 ft (9 m). Published open-field claim.2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says to place the mobile device within 30 ft (9 m) of the speaker with a clear line of sight.

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Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026FAQ answers no to Wi-Fi support and says the wireless connection is Bluetooth only.

No6Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/jbl-charge-5Read 10 October 2026Review describes the Charge 5 Wi-Fi as a newer, Wi-Fi enabled version of the Charge 5 that costs extra. The reviewed Charge 5 is the Bluetooth model. The maker spec sheet lists only Bluetooth and the SRD link under Wireless specification.

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026FAQ recommends the Auxiliary or USB Audio inputs for lower latency. The owner's guide describes USB audio through the micro-B connector.2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says to connect the audio output of a device to the AUX connector or micro-B USB connector and select USB audio with the Input mode button.

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026FAQ explicitly USB-C only charges speaker. USB-A can charge phone but cannot send music to speaker.

USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

ABose SoundLink Revolve II Bluetooth Speaker

Connector	Count	Role
Micro USB	1	Charging input and USB audio input
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX audio input

Source1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026FAQ names Bluetooth and a 3.5 mm stereo cable as audio connections. Technical specifications list a USB micro-B charging interface.2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide shows a micro-B USB connector for charging and USB audio, and an AUX connector for a 3.5 mm stereo cable.

BJBL Charge 5

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input
USB-A	1	Power-bank output

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw680ff60e/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%205_QSG_Global.pdfRead 10 October 2026QSG charging diagram confirms one USB-C charging connector. QSG POWERBANK diagram confirms separate USB-A output. SoundGuys confirms USB-C is charging-only.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Technical specifications list a built-in microphone and speakerphone.2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide describes answering, declining, muting and switching phone calls with the speaker.

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Review explicitly states no microphone for phone calls.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

Connected phone voice assistant2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says the speaker microphone acts as an extension of the phone microphone and a press and hold of the Multi-function button activates voice control on the connected device.

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Controls

Power, Bluetooth, Volume up/down, Multi-function button, Input mode2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Button pad: Power, Bluetooth, Input mode, Volume up, Volume down and a Multi-function button for play/pause, skip and calls.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, PartyBoost, Play/pause, Next track (double press), Volume up/down3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw680ff60e/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%205_QSG_Global.pdfRead 10 October 2026QSG Bluetooth pairing, Play and PartyBoost diagrams show the top panel: PartyBoost, volume down, power, Bluetooth, volume up and play. One press plays or pauses and two presses skip to the next track. Tom's Guide and Trusted Reviews describe the same buttons.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Review describes backlit power and Bluetooth buttons and raised playback controls.7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/jbl-charge-5Read 10 October 2026Top buttons: power, Bluetooth, volume up/down, play (double press for next song) and PartyBoost.

Companion app

Bose Connect1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Technical specifications list the Bose Connect app.2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide describes the Bose Connect app for setup and control.

JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names JBL Portable.

App platforms

iOS, Android1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Support section says the app is available on Google Play and the Apple Store.

iOS, Android4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026FAQ explicitly Android and iOS.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says the product can receive security updates from Bose automatically when connected to the Bose Connect app. SoundGuys reports speaker firmware 3.1.1.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw680ff60e/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%205_QSG_Global.pdfRead 10 October 2026APP instruction says use JBL Portable for speaker configuration and software upgrade.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide documents a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a battery light and protection mode.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly documents the built-in lithium-ion polymer battery.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

13h1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Up to 13 hours in typical use. Battery performance varies with content and volume.2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says in typical use the battery lasts up to 13 hours.

20h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications up to 20 h, dependent on volume level and audio content. No test volume published.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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27Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Literal published pack energy. No cell voltage assumed.

Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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7,500mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Literal published capacity at the stated nominal pack voltage. Not power-bank output capacity.

Nominal battery voltage

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3.6V2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Literal nominal pack voltage published alongside Wh and mAh.

Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide names a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Lithium-ion polymer2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications identifies lithium-ion polymer.

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

No2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says removal of the lithium-ion battery should be done only by a qualified professional. It is not documented as user-replaceable.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

4h1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Technical specifications list a 4 hour charge time. The FAQ says much of the charge is recovered in about 4 hours from a USB power source.

4h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications full charge time. 5 V / 3 A condition.

Quick charge duration

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Built-in powerbank explicitly charges mobile devices. USB-A output is separate from the USB-C charging input.

Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IP551Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Technical specifications list IP55.

IP671Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact published IP rating. QSG specifies 1 m immersion for 30 minutes.

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

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Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width82.3Height151.64Depth82.3mm(3.2 × 6 × 3.2 in)1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Technical specifications list 5.97 in H x 3.24 in W x 3.24 in D for the entire product system, converted exactly to millimetres. SoundGuys lists 152 x 82 x 82 mm.

Width223Height96.5Depth94mm(8.8 × 3.8 × 3.7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly labels W x H x D. Literal mm body dimensions. Packaging dimensions excluded.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

660g(1.5 lb)3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-review-82901Read 13 October 2026Review lists 660 grams. The maker lists 1.46 lb, which is about 662 g. Tech Advisor also says 660 g.4Reviewtechadvisor.com/article/722061/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026Review says the speaker is lightweight at 660 g.

960g(2.1 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications weight 0.96 kg / 2.11 lbs. The Quick Start Guide spec block states 0.98 kg, see the manual note. The spec sheet value is stored because SoundGuys, What Hi-Fi and Trusted Reviews also list 0.96 kg or 960 g.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Spec box lists 960 g.6Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/jbl-charge-5Read 10 October 2026Tech specs box lists 960g.8Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/jbl-charge-5Read 10 October 2026Full specs list 0.96 KG.

Body materials

Aluminum, Plastic, Silicone1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Technical specifications list aluminum, plastic and silicone.

Fabric, Silicone, Rubber4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Enclosure is wrapped in tough fabric with silicone bumpers on the sides. Rubber strips on the bottom.7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/jbl-charge-5Read 10 October 2026Speaker is wrapped in mesh and has rubber end caps.

Certifications

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In the box

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In the box

SoundLink Revolve II speaker, USB cable (micro-B to USB A)1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026What's in the box: SoundLink Revolve II speaker and a micro-B to USB A cable. No audio cable is included.

JBL Charge 5, USB Type-C cable, Quick start guide, Warranty card and safety sheet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker box list. USB Type-C cable included. No power adapter in maker box inventory.

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026

www.jbl.com/CHARGE5-.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model product page. Hardware details refer to this generation, not a Wi-Fi sibling or earlier model.

Spec sheet

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www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker English spec sheet, both pages opened. Technical Specifications and Features and Benefits checked.

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdf2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/b4e89ec7e05cf7e/original/858882_OG_SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker owner's guide for the SoundLink Revolve II, English US edition.

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw680ff60e/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%205_QSG_Global.pdf3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw680ff60e/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%205_QSG_Global.pdfRead 10 October 2026Exact generation maker Quick Start Guide. English instructions and technical-specification block opened. The QSG spec block lists 0.98 kg and the maker spec sheet lists 0.96 kg. See the weight_g note on the spec sheet.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-bluetooth-speaker/SLRVII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 13 October 2026Page states a Bose 1-Year Limited Warranty. Market is the US.

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