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JBL Charge 4

JBL Charge 4

304 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
sound (137)
usability (65)
price (45)
size (38)
bass quality (23)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 304 reviews of JBL Charge 4. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the bass quality and size. The price and usability also get good comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the JBL Charge 4 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Lewis Leong (techradar.com)

JBL Charge 4 review

Minor updates to an already excellent speaker

Balanced, powerful sound ; Can charge your phone ; Long battery life

Some distortion at high volumes ; No 360-degree sound ; Long charge time

The JBL Charge 4 only offers minor updates to the previous generation but it remains an excellent value in wireless speakers. The Charge 4 can pump out gobs of bass that doesn’t overwhelm, lasts forever, and can top up your phone in pinch. If the bulky...

Jun, 2019

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

JBL Charge 4 review: Portable yet powerful

This portable Bluetooth speaker has epic battery life and big sound. It's not the prettiest going, but does that matter when it sounds so good?

Big sound quality from this size ; Lots of bass ; Portable and water resistant ; Long battery life

Slow to recharge (and requires mains plug too) ; Not the most attractive of designs

No, it's not the prettiest portable Bluetooth speaker. But it is very portable, rugged, waterproof, has epic battery life, and sound that'll blow your socks off - especially considering its small scale. All that makes it easy to recommend.

Jan, 2021

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Expert review by : Andy White (expertreviews.co.uk)

JBL Charge 4 review: The best value Bluetooth speaker?

Despite cutting a couple of handy features, the Charge 4 is an impressive fourth entry into JBL's mid-range Bluetooth speaker series

Rugged and waterproof ; Impressive audio ; Doubles up as a power bank

No speakerphone or voice assistant ; Generation-specific multi-speaker pairing

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

JBL Charge 4 Bluetooth speaker gets some key upgrades

Due out this fall, the fully waterproof JBL Charge 4 offers improved sound, battery life and USB-C connectivity.

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

JBL Charge 4

The JBL Charge 4 is an excellent option for those who want a waterproof, powerful-sounding portable Bluetooth speaker in a moderately sized frame.

Powerful audio performance with rich bass and crisp, clear highs. Gets quite loud for its size. Waterproof.

No speakerphone function. Mono audio output.

The Charge 4 sounds excellent for a mono speaker at this price. Its solid build is waterproof and, for all of its output, not terribly big. There are other solid options in this price range—the EcoXGear EcoSlate, the Bose SoundLink Color II, and the...

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

JBL Charge 4 Bluetooth speaker gets some key upgrades

Due out this fall, the fully waterproof JBL Charge 4 offers improved sound, battery life and USB-C connectivity.

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

JBL Charge 4 Bluetooth speaker gets some key upgrades

Due out this fall, the fully waterproof JBL Charge 4 offers improved sound, battery life and USB-C connectivity.

Sep, 2018

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Expert review by : Max Mutter Michelle Powell Learn more change compa (techgearlab.com)

JBL Charge 4 Review

The JBL Charge 4 is a good speaker that fills a very specific niche: a long weekend trip car camping or to a remote cabin with a large group of people. In...

If you need a loud speaker that can last all night and won't skip a beat if it gets spilled on or dropped in the dirt, the fits the bill. Just don't expect absolute top-tier sound, nor a particularly portable design.

Sep, 2019