Testseek.com have collected 44 expert reviews of the JBL Charge portable speaker and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for JBL Charge portable speaker.
September 2013
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The editors liked
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 to
The editors didn't like
No speaker-phone capabilities
Can't handle heavy bass at higher volumes without distorting
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Published: 2013-04-09, Author: David , review by: cnet.com.au
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 to
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....
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Published: 2014-05-13, Author: Michael , review by: tomsguide.com
Good midrange and bass tone, Can charge mobile device, Multiple color options
No speakerphon, No weatherproofing
The JBL Charge offers solid sound performance for a $150 portable Bluetooth speaker. No other device in this price range sounds better. While the Charge lacks the features that some others $150 speakers include, such as a speakerphone or weatherproofin...
Abstract: The JBL Charge is an attempt to offer a premium version of the existing JBL Flip, a tall order considering that the Flip is the best sounding $99 bluetooth wireless speaker we've ever tested – so much so that we were inclined to look past its pedestrian f...
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Published: 2013-12-05, Author: Tim , review by: pcmag.com
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
The JBL Charge is a decent portable Bluetooth speaker priced like a very good one....
Published: 2013-09-15, Author: Jeff , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: Ease of Use, Performance: 5/5 Look & Feel: 5/5 Features: 5/5 How much I enjoy: 5/5Recommendation: 5/5 StarsThe JBL Charge is a fantastic portable speaker that has a trick underneath its cylindrical hood in a 6000 mAh lithium ion battery. The internal batt...
Abstract: I love the JBL Flip. The JBL Charge is the follow-up, of sorts, to that speaker, and addresses a few of the shortcomings its predecessor had. No more proprietary charging. Much longer battery life. A USB port for charging your various gadgets. It's als...
Abstract: The JBL Charge is an attempt to offer a premium version of the existing JBL Flip, a tall order considering that the Flip is the best sounding $99 bluetooth wireless speaker we’ve ever tested – so much so that we were inclined to look past its pedestri...
Abstract: JBL's Charge sells itself as a portable wireless stereo speaker with impressive gadget-charging capabilities all rolled into one attractive and compact device. If there ever was a portable speaker that combined all-day long battery life, an ultra-fast ...
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Published: 2013-06-10, Author: Scott , review by: chipchick.com
Real recycled wood, Not Dyed, Fantastic audio experience, Comfortable, Lightweight, Collapsable, Removable Headphone Cable with vinyl wrapping and inline ControlTalk with microphone
Headband isn't so durable and adjustable notches quickly loosen, No volume on ControlTalk, Light on noise isolation
