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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.

BOOM1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/megaboom-4Read 10 October 2026Maker page names PartyUp pairing with BOOM, EVERBOOM, EPICBOOM and HYPERBOOM speakers. Series follows the BOOM label used for the other Ultimate Ears BOOM-family records.

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

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.

SR0193, 984-001964, 984-001989, 984-001994, 984-0019991Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/megaboom-4Read 10 October 2026SR0193 is the model number on the label of the bottom cap per the Logitech specification article. The 984- numbers are the colour SKUs in the page product data. 984-001964 is Active Black, 984-001989 is Cobalt Blue, 984-001994 is Raspberry Red and 984-001999 is Enchanting Lilac.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article lists model number SR0193 on the label on the bottom cap.

GTIN / EAN

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

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

26 June 20246Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/the-rugged-ultimate-ears-everboom-superior-sound-that-is-waterproof-dustproof-and-floatableRead 10 October 2026Logitech and Ultimate Ears press release (mirror) announces EVERBOOM, WONDERBOOM 4, BOOM 4 and MEGABOOM 4. MEGABOOM 4 MSRP is $199.99 and North America availability starts June 26, 2024.

Status

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

Available1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/megaboom-4Read 10 October 2026Maker offers the speaker 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.

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.

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

$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.

$199.994Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/ultimate-ears-megaboom-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states an official price of $199.99, GBP 169.99 and AU$349.95. US market.

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.

€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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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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US1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/megaboom-4Read 10 October 2026US store page priced in USD.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Active Black, Cobalt Blue, Raspberry Red, Enchanting Lilac1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/megaboom-4Read 10 October 2026Maker colour names from the product schema of the page.

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

Portable1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/megaboom-4Read 10 October 2026Maker markets the speaker as portable. It is described as floatable and for use at the pool, beach or shower.

Audio

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

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

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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.

AJBL 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.

BUltimate Ears MEGABOOM 4

Driver type	Count	Width (mm)	Height (mm)
Full-range driver	2	50	50

Source2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Driver size is two 4 ohm full-range drivers of 50 mm x 50 mm (2 in). Power ratings are not published.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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

22Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Two passive radiators of 55 mm x 86 mm.

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.

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

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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.

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.

60Hz2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Frequency response 60 Hz to 20 kHz. Tolerance is not stated.

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.

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.

20kHz2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Frequency response 60 Hz to 20 kHz. Tolerance is not 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.

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

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

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17139008505879-Getting-Started-UE-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026The UE | BOOM app lets users drag to adjust the EQ balance and save one custom EQ. The number of bands is not published.

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

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 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 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.

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

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

PartyUp1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/megaboom-4Read 10 October 2026PartyUp in the UE | BOOM app.

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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1501Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/megaboom-4Read 10 October 2026Page states PartyUp pairs 1, 2, 3 and over 150 speakers. The Logitech getting started article states up to 150 speakers.3Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17139008505879-Getting-Started-UE-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Party Up pairs up to 150 speakers.

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.

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

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026

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

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.

5.02Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article states Bluetooth 5.0.

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

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SBC2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article states Bluetooth 5.0/A2DP and SBC.

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.

A2DP2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article states A2DP.

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.

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

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

No7Reviewtestit.de/product/SGYvZz4TRPLNlUMitnHf.htmlRead 10 October 2026German test summary lists no Bluetooth multipoint and no connection with two devices at the same time as a drawback. The maker getting started article only describes a memory of eight previously connected devices.

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

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

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45m2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article states 45 m (150 ft). Actual range varies with conditions.

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

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 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.

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.

No2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article lists the USB-C cable as the charging cable and the connection type as speaker buttons, app and mobile. No USB audio is documented.

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.

AJBL 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.

BUltimate Ears MEGABOOM 4

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input

Source2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article lists USB-C charging with the cable in the box. No audio input is listed.

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.

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

No2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article lists the microphone as none.

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.

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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, Volume up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Magic Button playlist shortcut, Battery level3Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17139008505879-Getting-Started-UE-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article describes power, Bluetooth, volume plus and minus, Magic Button actions and a battery level check with both volume buttons.

Companion app

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

UE | BOOM2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article lists the UE | BOOM app.

App platforms

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

iOS, Android2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article lists iOS and Android system requirements.3Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17139008505879-Getting-Started-UE-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article links the UE | BOOM app on the Google Play Store and the iOS App Store.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17139008505879-Getting-Started-UE-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article states speaker updates come over the air through the app.

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

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No2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article lists only four status LEDs: power, Bluetooth, Magic button and charging. No decorative lighting is documented.

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

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article documents a built-in Li-ion rechargeable 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.

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.

20h1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/megaboom-4Read 10 October 2026Page states a 20-hour battery life. Actual life varies with use, settings and conditions. High volume or bass boost drains the battery faster.

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.

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.

22.5Wh2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article states a built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery of 22.5 Wh. No mAh or voltage is published.

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.

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.

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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.

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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-ion2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article states a built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery.

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

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No2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article says user replacement is not recommended because improper assembly may affect waterproof performance. The maker does not document it as user-replaceable.

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

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.

3h2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026About 3 hours from empty to full with a PD charger of 15 W or above.

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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5 V, 9 V or 12 V DC from a USB-C power adapter2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article lists any common PD adapter with auto-switching DC input from 5 V, 9 V and 12 V. Current is not published.

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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Yes2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article names a PD adapter of 15 W or above as the charge rating for the stated charge time.

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 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.

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

IP674Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/ultimate-ears-megaboom-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states an IP67 rating.5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/ultimate-ears-megaboom-4Read 10 October 2026Spec table lists IP67. Other values on that page were not used.

Floats

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Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/megaboom-4Read 10 October 2026Page states the speaker is floatable.

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

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Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/megaboom-4Read 10 October 2026Page meta description states drop proof. No drop height or test condition is published.

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.

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.

Width87Height225Depth87mm(3.4 × 8.9 × 3.4 in)2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article table lists speaker height 225 mm, width 87 mm and depth 87 mm. The speaker stands upright.

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

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.

935g(2.1 lb)2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article lists speaker weight 935 g. The retail box weight is listed separately.

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.

Post-consumer recycled plastic, Fabric1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/megaboom-4Read 10 October 2026Page states at least 54 percent certified post-consumer recycled plastic by weight in plastic parts. The meta description mentions high-performance fabric.

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.

Speaker, USB-C charging cable, Quick start guide, Important information document2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Article box list says BOOM 4, USB-C cable, QSG and IID. The speaker name is a typo in the MEGABOOM 4 article, so it is stored as Speaker. QSG is the quick start guide and IID is the important information document.

Links

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Product page

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.

www.ultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/megaboom-41Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/megaboom-4Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-42Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17138977683095-Specification-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Maker specification article for MEGABOOM 4, opened in full.

Manual

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.

support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17139008505879-Getting-Started-UE-MEGABOOM-43Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17139008505879-Getting-Started-UE-MEGABOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Maker getting started article for BOOM 4 and MEGABOOM 4.

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.

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2years1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/megaboom-4Read 10 October 2026Page states a 2-year limited hardware warranty for the US store.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.