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JBL Pulse
alaTest has collected and analyzed 896 reviews of JBL Pulse. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the size and design are overall positive. The price and usability are also appreciated. The reliability and bass quality get mixed opinions.
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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 Pulse is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
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Amazon.com review summary for JBL Pulse
alaTest has collected and analyzed 621 user reviews of JBL Pulse from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and design. The price and sound are also appreciated. There are some less positive comments about the reliability. There are some mixed opinions about the bass quality.
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90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Jul, 2025
Expert review by (t3.com)
JBL Pulse 5 review: this light-up speaker will get the party started
The JBL Pulse 5 has bright customisable lights that dance along to the music
Customisable light show ; Pair multiple speakers together ; Punchy energetic sound
Only 12 hours of battery ; Not as clear as other speakers
The JBL Pulse 5 is a fun speaker with a vibrant, customisable light show taking centre stage. Because of that, you do miss out slightly on the quality of the sound but it's still very powerful and loaded full of bass.
Nov, 2022
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Expert review by : Ian Carlos Campbell (pocket-lint.com)
The JBL Pulse 5 has its own lightshow, and is my portable party starter
This speaker sets the mood with lights and music.
Customizable light patterns ; Sounds great out of the box ; IP67 dustproof and waterproof
No physical volume controls ; Heavy
The JBL Pulse 5 combines loud, powerful bass with a customizable light system that can instantly spruce up your next party or set the mood in your office.
Feb, 2024
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Expert review by : unbox.ph (unbox.ph)
JBL Pulse Review: Colorful Speaker That Look And Sound Good
May, 2014
Expert review by : Will Greenwald (itreviews.co.uk)
JBL Pulse
The JBL Pulse is a good-sounding, good-looking Bluetooth speaker that displays a customizable light show to go with your music.
The Pulse gets surprisingly loud for its large-beer-can-shape, though it suffers in the low end. It brought out impressive midrange and low-mid detail, such as in the thumpy guitar of The Offspring’s “You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid,” and the mix of...
Jan, 2014
Expert review by (channel5.com)
JBL Pulse
The JBL Pulse wireless speaker brings your music to life with five different light patterns made possible through 64 LED lights, plus it has a built-in bass port for some thumping sound. Find out what Polly and the Bath Rugby Team thought of it in the...
Dec, 2013
Expert review by : Derek Malcolm (digitaltrends.com)
JBL Pulse 5 review: decent sound, trippy lava-lamp light show
The JBL Pulse 5 Bluetooth speaker isn't going to blow you away with its sound, but it might with its beautifully trippy lava-lamp lights and waterproof design.
Bright, vivid light features Dustproof, waterproof IP67 rating Clear, dynamic sound Feature-rich app Basic EQing in-app
A bit lacking in bass No AUX input Lacks physical controls
“The JBL Pulse 5 is a decent-sounding, waterproof, Bluetooth speaker that puts on an LED show to fit any mood”
Feb, 2023
Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)
JBL Pulse 5 Review
The JBL Pulse 5 Bluetooth speaker casts impressively vibrant light, but mono sound and a dearth of physical controls give similarly priced competitors an advantage.
Feb, 2023
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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)
JBL Pulse 4 Review
The JBL Pulse 4 speaker delivers strong sound and a hypnotic LED light show in a cool waterproof design.
Oct, 2019
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)
JBL Pulse: Wireless Bluetooth speaker with a built-in light show
The $199.99 Pulse is designed to be both heard and seen. That makes it a unique product in a crowded field of mobile speakers vying for your attention.
The ; is a compact wireless Bluetooth speaker that delivers good sound for its size and distinguishes itself with an integrated light show with preprogrammed and customizable themes. The built-in rechargeable battery offers 10 hours of battery for...
Can distort at higher volumes with rock tracks and bass-heavy material; no carrying case included.
It may not sound quite good as some $200 competitors, but the JBL Pulse's integrated light show adds a flashy new dimension to the listening experience that makes it a worthy contender in a crowded market.
Jan, 2014
Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)
JBL Pulse Review
The JBL Pulse is a good-sounding, good-looking Bluetooth speaker that displays a customizable light show to go with your music.
Jan, 2014
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