JBL Pulse

861 reviews

Oct, 2018

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 861 reviews of JBL Pulse. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, 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 usability also get good reviews, but there are some mixed views about the reliability.

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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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alaTest has collected and analyzed 252 user reviews of JBL Pulse from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and size. The price and usability also get good feedback. There are some less positive opinions about the reliability.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Oct, 2018

Expert review by : unbox.ph (unbox.ph)

JBL Pulse Review: Colorful Speaker That Look And Sound Good

May, 2014

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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

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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

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

JBL Pulse

The JBL Pulse is a good-sounding, good-looking Bluetooth speaker that displays a customizable light show to go with your music.

Mesmerizing light show. Impressive volume. Good general sound quality.

Weak, shallow bass response.

Still, the JBL Pulse is the ultimate small-sized party speaker thanks to its unique light show. It's mesmerizing enough to make us accept its $200 price tag despite falling short of class-leading sound quality. It does sounds good, though, and the...

Jan, 2014

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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.

Nov, 2013

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JBL Pulse

At least in shape, the Pulse has a similar design to JBL's highly rated Flip and Charge Bluetooth speakers , but it's covered with a metal mesh grille that, when combined with the lights underneath, makes you think it's capable of killing mosquitoes...

The JBL Pulse 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...

Can distort at higher volumes with rock tracks and bass-heavy material; no carrying case included.

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Roydon Cerejo (tech.firstpost.com)

JBL Pulse: Fancy lighting effects don't make up for average sound quality

The JBL Pulse has fun lighting effects to go with your music, but the audio quality is not as colourful given the high retail price

At a price tag of Rs 14,990, the JBL Pulse feels quite expensive for what is essentially a pretty average sounding Bluetooth speaker with some lights. Features like a built-in microphone and the ability to pair multiple devices are also missing. It...

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Chandrakant 'CK' Isi (techtree.com)

JBL Pulse Review: Can Turn Any Room Into A Disco

JBL's portable speaker is a perfect gadget for parties.

It's insanely loud; Sound has depth; Amazing light effects; Easy to set-up; Impressive design and construction; Good battery life.

Bass could have been better; Companion app is buggy.

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Michael Gowan (tomsguide.com)

JBL Pulse Bluetooth Speaker Review: See Your Music

Fun LED light show ; Loud speakers

No speakerphone ; Limited battery life

The JBL Pulse's LED lights are a treat for the eyes, but the sound is just average.

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : YugaTech (yugatech.com)

JBL Pulse Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Review

The JBL Pulse is definitely one of the best portable speakers out there. It packs a great build, portable body, long battery life, good set of wireless functions, visually enticing customizable light themes, and very good sound quality. On the...

Apr, 2014