JBL Link View

38 reviews

Apr, 2024

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sound (5)
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bass quality (2)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 reviews of JBL Link View. 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. Reviewers really like the bass quality and usability. The design and sound are also appreciated, but the size and price get mixed views.

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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 View is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : David Ludlow (trustedreviews.com)

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JBL Link View review: A smart, practical smart display that's also pretty nifty when it comes to handling the beats.

Great value ; Excellent sound quality ; Has all the same features as the Google Home Hub

Interface is a little jerky

A powerful smart display, the JBL Link View is great value and a brilliant choice if you want to listen to music.

Mar, 2019

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

JBL Link View review: Bringing bass to the Google goodness

Sound delivery with big bass ; Google Assistant is great ; Pretty compact size

Not hugely attractive ; Display could be better

The JBL Link View offers one of the best experiences around in the smart display sector. It's not pretty, but it is effective.

Apr, 2019

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

JBL Link View

Smart displays add a visual element to a smart speaker, but the JBL Link View still has a strong focus on audio prowess. But it's not flawless as you'll find out in our review.

Jan, 2019

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Expert review by : Edward Munn (expertreviews.co.uk)

JBL Link View review: A superb-sounding smart speaker with an underwhelming screen

JBL's Google Assistant Link View is probably the best-sounding speaker of its ilk, but it does have its flaws

Brilliant sound quality ; Video calling ; Easy to set up and use

Underwhelming screen ; Not cheap

Whether it’s worth £250, then, comes entirely down to how much you’re prepared to spend for the luxury of superb sound quality. Since smart displays are speaker first and display second – you’ll spend more time listening to it than looking at it – I’d...

Jan, 2019

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

JBL Link View: A Google Smart Display that puts audio centerstage

The JBL Link View is the Google Smart Display with the best audio quality, at least for now. With two front-facing 10 watt speakers and a rear passive radiator, the Link View goes especially well with bass-heavy tracks. Yet, the display and design...

Good HD display ; Fantastic audio quality with especially strong bass ; Integrates with many Google apps and services

Takes up same amount of counter space as Lenovo Smart Display ; Only available in 8-inch ; Plain design

Sep, 2018

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

JBL Link View

The Google Assistant-equipped JBL Link View is the best-sounding smart display we've tested, combining stereo speaker drivers with an 8-inch touch screen.

Surprisingly powerful sound. Bright, crisp screen.

Bass falters at high volume levels. Can't cast video freely to the screen.

Bottom Line: The Google Assistant-equipped JBL Link View is the best-sounding smart display we've tested, combining stereo speaker drivers with an 8-inch touch screen.

Oct, 2018

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Expert review by : Andrew Gebhart (cnet.com)

JBL Link View has the smarts and the power for booming music

Google Assistant's second smart speaker with a screen does loads of things well -- and turns up the sound quality.

The JBL Link View sounds great playing music, particularly with bass-heavy tracks. Thanks to Google Assistant, the Link View works best as a kitchen assistant, with a great guided recipe system, an attractive touchscreen and a knack for multitasking.

You can't adjust the EQ settings of the music. It can be a pain to scroll through content with your voice. You can only make video calls with Google Duo.

The JBL Link View is worth the price if you want a capable kitchen helper that can blast your music while you work.

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Michael Brown (techhive.com)

JBL Link View review: The smart speaker for stereo fans

This is the best-sounding Google Assistant-powered smart speaker.

A genuine stereo speaker ; Great bass response for its size ; Better fidelity than anything in Amazon’s current arsenal

Currently can’t be used in conjunction with other Chromecast speakers ; Makes video calls only to Google Duo users ; $50 more expensive than Lenovo’s 8-inch Smart Display

If you’ve already made your platform decision—Google Assistant versus Amazon Alexa—and you want a smart speaker with a display, your current choices are the JBL Link View or the Lenovo Smart Display. If audio quality is your next priority, JBL has the...

Sep, 2018

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

Review: JBL Link View adds colour and movement to OK Google

The JBL Link View is the latest Google Assistant speaker to add a much-needed video screen to the ever helpful and always learning, OK Google. Its

Genuine stereo;Hardware and sound are near excellent;Terrific bass and warm and sweet sound signature from a small speaker;Video calls via Google Duo

Still not sure if an Android tablet would offer more functionality (at extra cost)

Dec, 2018

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Better than expected

Great sound, great features with new things being added. Worth the money as the big sound fills the room far better than other models. Remember those Bose radio/CD players with an ipod adapter on top? They are so dead compared with this!

Jul, 2019

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