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JBL Charge

JBL Charge
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alaScore 94

3239 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3239 reviews of JBL Charge. 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. Views about the design and price are on the whole positive. The size and usability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the connectivity.

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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 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for JBL Charge

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 196 user reviews of JBL Charge from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the design and price are overall positive. The usability and size are also mentioned favorably.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for JBL Charge

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2195 user reviews of JBL Charge from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and price are overall positive. The size and usability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some negative reviews about the connectivity.

sound, usability, size, price, design

connectivity

94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for JBL Charge

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 user reviews of JBL Charge from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the bass quality and size. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Kob Monney (trustedreviews.com)

JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi Review

 

The JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi is another excellent-sounding wireless speaker from JBL, boasting an even more refined performance

Balanced, clear sound over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ; Tough, rugged design ; Can be used to charge other devices ; Solid battery life

More expensive than before ; No PartyBoost feature ; No fast charging

The JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi is another excellent-sounding wireless speaker from JBL, boasting an even more refined performance, especially over a Wi-Fi connection. It is considerably more expensive than its predecessor and close rivals, and though the...

Sep, 2023
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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi review

 

A superb Bluetooth speaker boosted by wi-fi powers

Confident, well-organised sound ; Typically solid, durable build ; Sounds even better via wi-fi

Price premium over the standard version ; No PartyBoost for other JBL speakers

The addition of wi-fi to an already superb Bluetooth speaker gives the Charge 5 Wi-Fi a new dimension, even if that inflated price tag could be a dealbreaker for some

Sep, 2023
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Expert review by : Lewis Leong (techradar.com)

JBL Charge 5 review

 

Small speaker, big sound

Balanced sound quality ; Gets extremely loud ; Long battery life

Long charge time ; Distortion at high volume ; No more aux jack

The JBL Charge 5 is an iteration on a winning formula. The Charge series of speakers is known for balanced sound, high volume, and long battery life, and that hasn’t changed in this fifth generation. However, the Charge 5 improves on just about every...

May, 2021
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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

JBL Charge

 

While we'd love deeper bass, the punchy detail, portable design and good price makes this wireless speaker a worthwhile contender

Punchy, energetic sound ; Good detail ; Goes loud ; Portable and compact ; Easy to use ; Charges smartphone ; Price

A rather coarse and bright treble ; Needs more refinement ; Could do with more weight and deeper bass

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Expert review by : RJ Andersen (mashable.com)

The JBL Charge 5 is one of the best outdoor Bluetooth speakers

 

It's waterproof and dustproof.

Updated design looks and feels amazing without sacrificing durability ; Clear, full sound that way outperforms previous models ; IP67-rated waterproof and dustproof ; Great battery life ; Doubles as a power bank to charge your device while listening to...

The JBL Charge 5 has great sound quality, long battery life, and impressive durability, making it a top pick for outdoor Bluetooth speakers. Plus, it's a nice step up from previous JBL Charge models.

Dec, 2023
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Review: JBL Charge

 

JBL's latest portable Bluetooth speaker is small, but has a huge battery that lasts 12 hours and can charge your phone. Unfortunately, it doesn't offer...

Comes in black, green or blue. Battery lasts 12 hours. Charges your phone. More affordable than similar-size Bluetooth speakers. Small, easy to carry

Sound quality can’t match that of the competition

Dec, 2013
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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

JBL Charge

 

The JBL Charge is a decent portable Bluetooth speaker priced like a very good one.

Solid audio performance at moderate volumes, with rich lows and clear mids and highs. Easily portable.

Distorts at high volumes on tracks with deep bass. Slightly overpriced.

Basically, the Charge sounds like a $100 speaker—and if that were the actual price, it would have a higher rating. Bass lovers will need to spend a little more money for wireless speakers that can convey lows with any real sense of power—the Bose...

Dec, 2013
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

JBL's Charge delivers a jolt of sound -- and power

 

The Charge is a nice compromise for those who want a better sounding portable Bluetooth speaker but don't want to make the jump to the Jawbone Big Jambox or Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile Speaker II.

The ; is a compact portable Bluetooth speaker that sounds very good for its size and is designed to be used horizontally or vertically. It also has a built-in USB port that allows you to use the speaker's built-in 6,000mAh lithium ion battery to charge...

No speaker-phone capabilities; can't handle heavy bass at higher volumes without distorting.

The JBL Charge is a nice compromise for those who want a better-sounding portable wireless speaker but don't want to make the jump -- both in terms of size and price -- to something like the Jawbone Big Jambox or Bose SoundLink.

May, 2013
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

JBL Charge portable Bluetooth speaker review

 

Following up on its well-received $99 Flip and $59 Micro Wireless , JBL has expanded its portable Bluetooth speaker line with the $149 Charge. The newer model is bigger than the Flip but is still relatively compact and represents a nice compromise for...

The JBL Charge is a compact portable Bluetooth speaker that sounds very good for its size and is designed to be used horizontally or vertically. It also has a built-in USB port that allows you to use the speaker's built-in 6,000mAh lithium ion battery...

No speaker-phone capabilities; can't handle heavy bass at higher volumes without distorting.

The JBL Charge is a nice compromise for those who want a better-sounding portable wireless speaker but don't want to make the jump -- both in terms of size and price -- to something like the Jawbone Big Jambox or Bose SoundLink.

Apr, 2013
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

JBL Charge

 

The JBL Charge is a nice compromise for those who want a better-sounding portable wireless speaker but don't want to make the jump to something like the Jawbone Big Jambox or Bose SoundLink.

Great sound for its size ; Built-in USB port for charging ; Includes carrying case

No speakerphone ; Bass distorts at high volume

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Oct, 2013
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