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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
Abstract: JBL's $99 Flip , $99 OnBeat Lightning Dock and $149 ChargeWhen we did our Best Bluetooth speaker mega-review ( TL;DR: Overall Winner , Best Value , Best Sound , Best Portable/Sound , Apps/Updates , more ) a few weeks ago, we neglected to test JBL's very c...
Published: 2013-04-24, Author: Charlie , review by: mashable.com
Abstract: If you're looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker, JBL just rolled out its JBL Charge, a beer-can sized speaker that promises great sound and plenty of battery life. The speaker's 6000 mAh lithium-ion battery can also be used to charge any gadget that us...
Abstract: JBL's Charge ($150) is a successor to Flip, a truly great Bluetooth speaker, and one of the few to earn a flat A rating. Available in grey, green, or blue, Charge looks similar to Flip, and comes with the same pack-ins, including a wall charger and ca...
Published: 2013-04-15, Author: John , review by: cultofmac.com
Fantastic sound, competitive price, and you can even use it to recharge an iPhone
No speakerphone, if you care
There are a lot of Bluetooth speakers out there, but the JBL Charge is like getting the best of these with an external battery pack thrown in for free. The Jambox might be the best known Bluetooth speaker out there, but in our minds, the JBL Charge hasn't...
Abstract: The JBL Charge kills a number of birds with one stone. In particular, it is a small portable speaker that can connect to your music source via Bluetooth, or via a 3.5-mm analog input jack. It also provides a USB port that can be used as a charger (hence i...
Published: 2013-04-08, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
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.
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
JBL ChargeThe JBL Charge is a decent portable option. Its £120 price-tag makes it more competitive than rivals such as the Beats Pill (£170), although the far more capable JBL Flip remains its biggest competition at just £100.The JBL Charge's harsh treble...
High max volume, Clear and detailed sound, Durable body armor, User-friendly design
Light feature set for the price, Mediocre bass response
With its unflappable exterior shell, sporty design, and vigorous display of power and definition, JBL's Charge is a worthy successor to the Flip. The speaker is light on features, but when it comes right down to it, sound is the great equalizer, and the...
