Anyone looking for substantial on-the-go sound from something roughly the weight and size of a bottle of wine should take note. The new JBL Charge 5 is, the US audio specialist claims, even more ...

Sound quality: JBL's Charge 5 had Good overall sound quality. Bass has good impact, but is a bit boomy, and deep bass is lacking. Midrange is fairly even, but is somewhat hazy, grainy, and a bit dry.