JBL Pulse 5
Portable Speakers

Pulse 5

JBL

Released Feb 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Mar 11, 2026

Portable Bluetooth speaker featuring easy setup, high-quality sound, dynamic light show, long battery life, and IP67 waterproofing. The JBL Pulse 5 scores 78/100 based on 2 expert reviews in the portable speakers category. Coverage includes reviews from Reviewed and Pcmag.

Critic Score

What's this?
78

based on 2 expert reviews

ReviewedPcmag

Low confidence · only 2 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$149.99

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Pros

  • Easy setup(2)

Cons

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2 Expert Reviews

85
Mar 24, 2023

The JBL Pulse 5 is a fun, waterproof Bluetooth speaker with excellent sound quality and an impressive light show, though it's heavy and pricey.

70
Feb 6, 2023

The JBL Pulse 5 Bluetooth speaker casts impressively vibrant light, but mono sound and a dearth of physical controls give similarly priced competitors an advantage.