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JBL Link Portable

JBL Link Portable
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alaScore 93

68 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 reviews of JBL Link Portable. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the design and price are overall positive. The size and sound are also appreciated. Many are critical 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 Link Portable is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Britta O'Boyle (pocket-lint.com)

JBL Link Portable initial review: Connected and compact

 

Here are our first impressions of the JBL Link Portable, which not only offers built-in Google Assistant but plenty of connectivity options too.

The JBL Link Portable is a lovely, compact speaker that's a perfect size for delivering decent sound (from what we have heard so far), whilst also remaining portable. There's plenty of features too, including Google Assistant, along with AirPlay 2,...

Sep, 2019
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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

JBL Link Portable Review

 

The JBL Link Portable speaker offers Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity along with AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and hands-free Google Assistant support in a waterproof design with solid audio performance for its size.

Jan, 2020
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Expert review by : Geir Nordby (lbtechreviews.com)

Review: JBL Link Portable | Both Smart And Portable JBL Link Portable

 

JBL Link Portable is a portable speaker in a practical format. Google Assistant is built-in for smart home management.

Combines portable use with Google Assistant for convenient smart home management. The sound is balanced and straightforward, and the charging plate is practical.

We miss dynamics and control, it gets pretty tame. Does not support fast charging.

JBL Link Portable is both a portable speaker and a smart speaker. It is easy to use and the sound is perfectly OK. But you pay extra for both functions: It is easy to find a more well-sounding, stationary smart speaker for the same price, and it is...

Mar, 2021
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Expert review by : Ray Shaw (gadgetguy.com.au)

Review: JBL Link Portable for OK Google on the go

 

The JBL Link Portable is a mono 360° speaker with Wi-Fi or BT streaming and OK Google. It is portable – an 8-hour battery and a charging stand. The JBL JBL LInk Portable

Great JBL Sound;Up to 8 hours battery;IPX7 waterproof - its a beach/pool speaker

No charger supplied - a mistake for a speaker that nbeeds constant power;No App or EQ for BT

Mar, 2020
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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Decent sound out of a small device

 

Bought as a portable Google speaker/assistant and so far doing the job very well. Device isn't huge so easily portable but there's only so much a device that size can do as far as music goes. Sounds as good as a Google home speaker to me and is portable!

Mar, 2022
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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Great features, great sound for a portable speaker

 

Had this a couple of weeks now and couldn't be happier with it. Chromecast and Airplay make so easy to use. I read mixed reviews about the sound but it's actually very clear with a good base response and easily fills a room.

Feb, 2022
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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Excellent service

 

I was pleased when I saw I could get the jbl speaker from Richer Sounds. I have bought a couple of the jbl link10 speakers, in fact this is now my third. I gave one for as a present and kept one, but unfortunately mine went wrong, stopped taking a...

Jan, 2022
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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Excellent portable speaker

 

Bought this to replace a JBL Link 10 which had died. Not sure if the quality is quite as good as the Link but still a great speaker. Seperate base for charging makes it much more convinient than the Link. Perfect kitchen speaker but not enough oomph to...

Jan, 2022
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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Excellent product!

 

I brought this about a fortnight ago and it lives up to my expectations about JBL products. Sound quality, convenient charging pod, google assistant, all top notch!

Jan, 2022
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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Nice, portable, sounds good.

 

There are not many options out there for a portable (battery operated) speaker with Google assistant. I purchased this as a Christmas present, I wanted a portable internet radio. This fit the bill and comes with the benefit of Google assistant. It...

Jan, 2022
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