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JBL Charge 5 vs JBL Go 3

Product A: JBL

Charge 5

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Product B: JBL

Go 3

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  • 21 different values
  • 19 known for one only
  • 11 the same
  • 36 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.

  1. Rated audio powerA: 40WB: 4.2WCharge 5 is 9.5 times higher.
  2. Playback time (claimed)A: 20hB: 5hCharge 5 is 4 times higher.
  3. Lowest frequencyLower is betterA: 60HzB: 110HzCharge 5 is 50 Hz lower.
  4. Charging timeLower is betterA: 4hB: 2.5hGo 3 is 1.5 h lower.

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

0 to 25,000 g

A960g
B209g

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Every value links to where we found it.

AJBL Charge 5
BJBL Go 3

General

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Series
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.
Go1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker spec sheet is titled Go 3, Portable Waterproof Speaker. It belongs to the Go line.
Model numbers
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.
JBLGO3BLKAM, JBLGO3BLUAM2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review lists Model Number JBLGO3BLUAM, the US Blue item. The Amazon US Black item is JBLGO3BLKAM. Other colors have their own model numbers that are not stored.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08KW1KR5HRead 13 October 2026US Black item, Model Number JBLGO3BLKAM.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
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Announced
7 January 20215Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/43902-1609931501-Charge%205-81b618.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker release dated January 7, 2021.
September 20204Press articleubergizmo.com/2020/09/jbl-go-3Read 13 October 2026Report of 4 September 2020 on JBL's announcement, citing JBL news, at the time of IFA 2020.
Status
Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker offers this model for purchase on the accessed date.
Available5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08KW1KR5HRead 13 October 2026Current US listing sells the speaker with an add to cart button.
Predecessor
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Successor
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.
JBL Go 46Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-4-review-117126Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the JBL Go 4 a worthy successor to the Go 3.
Launch price (US)
$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.
$39.952Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review lists a price of 39.95 USD, the same as the launch report from Ubergizmo citing JBL's news. Tax treatment is not stated.4Press articleubergizmo.com/2020/09/jbl-go-3Read 13 October 2026Report says the Go 3 is priced at 39.95 USD and on sale in October.
Launch price (EU)
€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.
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Markets
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US5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08KW1KR5HRead 13 October 2026Amazon US listing with USD prices and US model numbers.
Colours
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.
Black5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08KW1KR5HRead 13 October 2026Only the Black selection of the listing is stored.
Speaker type
Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies the speaker as portable or ultra-portable.
Portable1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker titles the product Portable Waterproof Speaker and describes an ultra-portable design.

Audio

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Audio channels
Mono4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Review explicitly calls one speaker mono. Wireless stereo requires a second matching speaker.
Not available
Audio drivers
AJBL Charge 5
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer1Not available30
Tweeter12010
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.
BJBL Go 3
Driver typeCount
Transducer1
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Technical specifications list one Transducer of 43 x 47mm / 1.5 inch. The tuple has no width and height labels, so no size is stored.
Passive radiators
21Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker description explicitly states dual bass radiators.
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Rated audio power
40W1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026General Specifications publishes the total output. Datasheet separately calls the driver component ratings RMS.
4.2W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Output power 4.2W RMS. The speaker has no mains mode.
Rated audio power on mains
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Audio output power (unspecified rating)
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Peak audio power
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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
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.
110Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Frequency response 110Hz - 20kHz. No tolerance is stated.
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
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.
20kHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Frequency response 110Hz - 20kHz. No tolerance is stated.
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
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.
85dB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Published as > 85dB. The stored number is the lower bound.
Adjustable equalizer
Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026JBL Portable app section explicitly provides 3-band customizable EQ.
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Equalizer bands
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.
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Automatic sound adjustment
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Sound modes
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Wireless stereo pairing
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.
No3Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/jbl-go-3Read 13 October 2026Review of 16 April 2021 says there is no app support, no PartyBoost, and two Go 3s cannot be paired in mono or stereo mode.
Speaker link protocols
PartyBoost1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker names PartyBoost. No backward compatibility with the other JBL linking generation is inferred.
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Max linked speakers
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Max Bluetooth group speakers
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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playback
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Yes2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026
Bluetooth version
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.
5.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth version 5.1.
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
SBC2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review says the Go 3 uses Bluetooth 5.1 and only supports the SBC codec. This is a reviewer statement and not a maker document.
Bluetooth profiles
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.
A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.61Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth profile A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6.
Bluetooth LE Audio
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Auracast
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.
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Multipoint
Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Review explicitly documents concurrent Bluetooth source connections.
No2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review says the speaker does not support Bluetooth multipoint.
Multipoint source devices
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.
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Bluetooth range (claimed)
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Wi-Fi
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.
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Wi-Fi standards
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Network audio protocols
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USB audio input
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.
No2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review says there is no 3.5mm port and the USB-C charging port cannot be used for audio.
USB drive playback
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USB audio file formats
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Ports
AJBL Charge 5
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input
USB-A1Power-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.
BJBL Go 3
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input
Source2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review says charging is over USB-C and there is no 3.5mm port. What Hi-Fi says the Go 3 dropped the 3.5mm port.

Controls and software

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Speakerphone
No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Review explicitly states no microphone for phone calls.
No3Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/jbl-go-3Read 13 October 2026Review says the Go 3 no longer has the Go 2 microphone for speakerphone duties. SoundGuys says the Go 3 lacks a microphone.
Voice assistants
Not available
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Controls
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.
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Play/pause, Volume up/down3Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/jbl-go-3Read 13 October 2026Review describes three play/pause and volume controls on the top curve, and a power button and a Bluetooth pairing button on the right panel.
Companion app
JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names JBL Portable.
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App platforms
iOS, Android4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026FAQ explicitly Android and iOS.
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User firmware updates
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.
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Built-in lighting
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Lighting modes
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Smart home

None of 3 known
Matter controller
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Thread border router
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Zigbee hub
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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery
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.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Spec sheet lists a Li-ion polymer battery and USB-C charging.
Playback time (claimed)
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.
5h1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Music play time up to 5 hours, dependent on volume level and audio content.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
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Battery energy
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.
2.775Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Battery type Li-ion polymer 2.775 Wh, equivalent to 3.7V/750mAh. The figures agree: 3.7 V times 0.75 Ah is 2.775 Wh.
Battery capacity
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.
750mAh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Published as equivalent to 3.7V/750mAh.
Nominal battery voltage
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.
3.7V1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Published as equivalent to 3.7V.
Battery chemistry
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.
Lithium-ion polymer1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Published as Li-ion polymer.
User-replaceable battery
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Full charge time
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.
2.5h1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Battery charge time 2.5 hours at 5V/1A. Simultaneous use is not stated.
Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
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Max charging input
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USB Power Delivery charging
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Charges other devices
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.
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Max power-bank output
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Wireless charging
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Durability

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Dust and water rating
IP671Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact published IP rating. QSG specifies 1 m immersion for 30 minutes.
IP671Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker says IP67 waterproof and dustproof.
Floats
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No2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review says the speaker does not float but handles full submersion.
Drop resistance
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Drop test height
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Carry features
Not available
Integrated fabric loop1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Features text says an integrated loop to carry it anywhere. SoundGuys says the fabric loop is permanently affixed.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)
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10.23h2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review reports 10 hours 14 minutes, which is 10.23 h, at a constant output of about 75 dB. Source, codec and firmware are not stated. The maker claim of 5 hours is stated for unspecified volume and content.
Max sound pressure (measured)
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Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Audio latency (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
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.
Width87.5Height75Depth41.3mm(3.4 × 3 × 1.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Dimensions (W x H x D) 87.5 x 75 x 41.3mm / 3.4 x 2.7 x 1.6 inch. Axes are labelled.
Weight
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.
209g(7.4 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Weight 0.209kg / 0.46 lbs, so 209 g. SoundGuys lists 211 g and What Hi-Fi 210 g, and the maker value is used.
Body materials
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.
Fabric, Rubber1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Features text says colorful fabrics. What Hi-Fi describes rubberised accents and rubber reinforcement panels.

Certifications

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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
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.
JBL Go 3 speaker, Type-C USB cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Safety Sheet1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026What's in the box: 1 x JBL Go 3, 1 x Type C USB cable, 1 x Quick start guide, 1 x Warranty card, 1 x Safety sheet.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
1year5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08KW1KR5HRead 13 October 2026Listing says Warranty Description 1 year manufacturer. Applies to the US item. The listing also says the box has a Type-C to Type-A charging cable.

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