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JBL Charge 5 vs JBL Xtreme 3

Product A: JBL

Charge 5

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Xtreme 3

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  • 17 different values
  • 15 known for one only
  • 22 the same
  • 33 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.

  1. Charging timeLower is betterA: 4hB: 2.5hXtreme 3 is 1.5 h lower.
  2. Playback time (claimed)A: 20hB: 15hCharge 5 is 5 h higher.
  3. Lowest frequencyLower is betterA: 60HzB: 53.5HzXtreme 3 is 6.5 Hz lower.

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Front and side.

Weight

0 to 25,000 g

A960g
B1,970g

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AJBL Charge 5
BJBL Xtreme 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.
Xtreme1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026
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.
JBLXTREME3BLKAM, JBLXTREME3BLUAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026US store page read in Chrome. Blue selection ITEM# JBLXTREME3BLUAM. Black is JBLXTREME3BLKAM, the model number in the job evidence and on Amazon US listings. A third colour SKU is not listed.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
7 January 20215Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/43902-1609931501-Charge%205-81b618.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker release dated January 7, 2021.
2 September 20207Press articletechaeris.comRead 23 October 2026Announced 2 September 2020 at IFA 2020 (MobileSyrup and SoundGuys carry the same date).
Status
Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker offers this model for purchase on the accessed date.
Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026US store sells it at 329.95 USD, in stock, with an Add To Cart button (read 2026-10-23).
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
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 Xtreme 42Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Support page: Predecessor Xtreme 2, Successor JBL Xtreme 4. Manufactured from 2020 until now.11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Public notice: this speaker was replaced by the JBL Xtreme 4.12Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-4-100540Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the Xtreme 3 the predecessor of the new JBL Xtreme 4.
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.
$349.957Press articletechaeris.comRead 23 October 2026Copy of the JBL announcement: US 349.95 USD on jbl.com in November 2020. SoundGuys lists 379 USD as the original price, which differs.
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.
€2997Press articletechaeris.comRead 23 October 2026Copy of the JBL announcement: 299 EUR in October 2020. AV Watch also reports 299 euro. Tax treatment not stated.9Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1275118.htmlRead 23 October 2026IFA 2020 report: Xtreme 3 at 299 euro.
Markets
Not available
US1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026US store page, reference market.
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.
Black, Blue, Squad1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Black, Blue and Squad (camouflage) are the launch colours in What Hi-Fi. RTINGS calls the camo Black Camo.7Press articletechaeris.comRead 23 October 2026JBL announcement lists the colours of the new speakers together.8Press articlewhathifi.com/news/jbl-unveils-go-3-xtreme-3-and-clip-4-portable-bluetooth-speakersRead 23 October 2026Available in blue, black and squad (camouflage).
Speaker type
Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies the speaker as portable or ultra-portable.
Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026

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.
Stereo11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Verdict: the Xtreme 3 plays stereo content without downmixing it to mono.
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 Xtreme 3
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer27025
Tweeter22025
Source3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Technical Specifications on the JBL Singapore store: transducers 2 x 70 mm woofer and 2 x 20 mm tweeter. Rated output 2 x 25W RMS woofer + 2 x 25W RMS tweeter (AC power mode), so 25 W RMS per driver on external power. Battery-mode ratings are not published.5Measurementdxomark.comRead 23 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: four drivers (2 x 70 mm and 2 x 20 mm) and two passive radiators.
Passive radiators
21Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker description explicitly states dual bass radiators.
23Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Store text and JBL: two JBL Bass Radiators.5Measurementdxomark.comRead 23 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: two passive radiators.
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.
Not available
Rated audio power on mains
Not available
100W1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: output power 2 x 25W RMS woofer + 2 x 25W RMS tweeter, so 100 W RMS in total. The JBL Singapore store copy of the technical specification adds the qualifier AC power mode. No battery-mode rating is published.3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Rated output power is given for AC power mode.
Audio output power (unspecified rating)
Not available
Not available
Peak audio power
Not available
Not available
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.
53.5Hz1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: dynamic frequency response range 53.5 Hz - 20k Hz. No tolerance 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 product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: dynamic frequency response range 53.5 Hz - 20k Hz. No tolerance 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.
80dB3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Technical specification: signal-to-noise ratio > 80 dB. Stored 80, the greater-than qualifier is here.
Adjustable equalizer
Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026JBL Portable app section explicitly provides 3-band customizable EQ.
Yes4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: a basic equalizer adjusts highs, mids and lows.
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.
34Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Highs, mids and lows are three adjustable bands. RTINGS calls it a graphic EQ.
Automatic sound adjustment
Not available
Not available
Sound modes
Not available
Not available
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.
Yes3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Store text: PartyBoost pairs two compatible speakers for stereo sound. SoundGuys says stereo mode needs two Xtreme 3 speakers.4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: stereo mode only works with another JBL Xtreme 3.5Measurementdxomark.comRead 23 October 2026DXOMARK: stereo pair and multi-mono capable through PartyBoost.
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.
PartyBoost2Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Description: connect multiple JBL PartyBoost-enabled speakers.8Press articlewhathifi.com/news/jbl-unveils-go-3-xtreme-3-and-clip-4-portable-bluetooth-speakersRead 23 October 2026JBL PartyBoost.
Max linked speakers
Not available
1003Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Store FAQ and What Hi-Fi: link up to 100 other PartyBoost-compatible speakers. Stored 100.8Press articlewhathifi.com/news/jbl-unveils-go-3-xtreme-3-and-clip-4-portable-bluetooth-speakersRead 23 October 2026PartyBoost pairs two speakers for stereo or links up to a hundred of them.
Max Bluetooth group speakers
Not available
Not available

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
Yes3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Store text: wireless Bluetooth streaming from smartphones and tablets.4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: plays music over Bluetooth, with an aux input as the wired option.
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.
5.13Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Wireless specifications: Bluetooth version 5.1. SoundGuys and What Hi-Fi also say 5.1.4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.1.
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
SBC4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.1 and only the SBC codec.
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 product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: Bluetooth profiles A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6.
Bluetooth LE Audio
Not available
Not available
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.
Not available
Multipoint
Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Review explicitly documents concurrent Bluetooth source connections.
Yes3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Store text: wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets. SoundGuys confirms two devices at once.4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: connects two devices at once. A third connection replaces both.5Measurementdxomark.comRead 23 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: Bluetooth (multipoint).6Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/31898-test-labo-jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Labo Fnac: two smartphones can connect at the same time. The same lab measured 19 h 26 min of playback, which agrees with the SoundGuys figure.
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.
23Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Up to 2 smartphones or tablets at the same time.
Bluetooth range (claimed)
Not available
Not available
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.
No6Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/31898-test-labo-jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Labo Fnac: no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or voice assistant. Bluetooth only.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/jbl-xtreme-3-testRead 23 October 2026Review describes Bluetooth 5.1 only, no Wi-Fi.11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Public header says Wi-Fi: No.
Wi-Fi standards
Not available
Not available
Network audio protocols
Not available
Not available
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.
Not available
USB drive playback
Not available
Not available
USB audio file formats
Not available
Not available
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 Xtreme 3
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input and power-bank output
USB-A1Power-bank output
3.5 mm audio1Aux audio input
Source4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: two USB ports, one input/output USB-C and a power-out Type-A, plus a 3.5 mm aux input, all behind a small door.5Measurementdxomark.comRead 23 October 2026DXOMARK: USB-C for charging the speaker and external devices, a USB-A port and a 3.5 mm jack input, behind a rubber cover.

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.
No2Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026FAQ: this product does not feature speakerphone or voice assistant functionality as it does not have a microphone.11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Public header says Speakerphone: No and Voice Assistant: No. Locked numeric cells were not read.
Voice assistants
Not available
Not available
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, Volume up, Volume down, PartyBoost, Combined play, pause and track skip button4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: volume buttons, PartyBoost, a combined play, pause and skip button, illuminated power and Bluetooth buttons and a battery indicator.
Companion app
JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names JBL Portable.
JBL Portable4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: JBL Portable app, formerly JBL Connect.
App platforms
iOS, Android4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026FAQ explicitly Android and iOS.
iOS, Android4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: JBL Portable app (iOS and Android).
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.
Yes4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: the app installs firmware updates.
Built-in lighting
Not available
Not available
Lighting modes
Not available
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Smart home

None of 3 known
Matter controller
Not available
Not available
Thread border router
Not available
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Zigbee hub
Not available
Not available

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 product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026
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.
15h1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: maximum music playing time 15 hours. JBL Singapore adds that it depends on volume level and audio content.2Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Feature list: 15 hours of playtime.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
Not available
Not available
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.
36.3Wh3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Technical specification: battery type Li-ion 36.3Wh. Voltage and mAh are not stated on the page.
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.
Not available
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.
Not available
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-ion3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Technical specification: Li-ion.
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Not available
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.
2.5h3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Technical specification: battery charge time 2.5 hours with a 20 V / 3 A input. The JBL US spec row says 4.0 hours with no input stated, and Delamar measured 2.5 hours. The US box lists no adapter, so 4.0 hours may apply to a slower source.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/jbl-xtreme-3-testRead 23 October 2026Review: fully charged again in 2.5 hours.
Quick charge duration
Not available
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Playback after quick charge
Not available
Not available
Charging input rating
Not available
5 V, 9 V, 12 V, 15 V or 20 V at 3 A3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Technical specification: power input 5V/9V/12V/15V/20V, 3A.
Max charging input
Not available
Not available
USB Power Delivery charging
Not available
Not available
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.
Yes2Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Feature list: power up with the built-in powerbank.
Max power-bank output
Not available
Not available
Wireless charging
Not available
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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 product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: IPX IP67.2Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026IP67 FAQ: submersion in 1 m (3.3 ft) of water for up to 30 minutes and dust resistant.
Floats
Not available
No4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: it does not float, exactly. It survives a plunge but can sink.
Drop resistance
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Not available
Drop test height
Not available
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Carry features
Not available
Removable carrying strap with built-in bottle opener, Metal strap loops2Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Description: convenient carrying strap with built-in bottle opener.4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: metal loops for the strap.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)
Not available
19.63h4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys standard battery test: music played continuously with a 75 dB(SPL) maximum output level measured 1 m from the front. Result 19 h 38 min, stored as 19.63. Delamar got about 12 hours at higher volume.
Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
91.4dB5Measurementdxomark.comRead 23 October 2026DXOMARK, 2 February 2021, firmware 0.1.3, tested with a Motorola G8 over Bluetooth: SPL at maximum volume in dBA. The highest of the six test signals is 91.4 dBA with correlated pink noise. The others are 87.3 (uncorrelated pink noise), 86.2 (hip-hop), 81.3 (classical), 86.3 (Latin) and 80.1 (Asian pop). The page gives no measuring distance and says maximum volume is somewhat softer on battery, without naming the power source of the table. The value is A-weighted and comes from a pink noise signal.
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)
Not available
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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.
Width298Height136Depth134mm(11.7 × 5.4 × 5.3 in)1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) 29.8 x 13.6 x 13.4 cm, so 298 x 136 x 134 mm. The JBL Singapore copy says 298.5 x 136 x 134 mm. Speaker body, no strap.
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.
1,970g(4.3 lb)1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: net weight 1.97 kg. JBL Singapore lists 1.968 kg. SoundGuys weighs 2.68 kg with the strap.
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.
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Certifications

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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 Xtreme 3 speaker, JBL Xtreme 3 strap, Quick-start guide, Safety sheet, Warranty card1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026What's in the box: 1 x JBL Xtreme 3 speaker, 1 x strap, 1 x quick-start guide, 1 x safety sheet, 1 x warranty card. No power adapter is listed for the US. The Singapore box also holds an adaptor with a regional plug.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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