JBL Charge 2 Plus / 2+

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1960 reviews of JBL Charge 2 Plus / 2+. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the bass quality and price. The sound and size also get good 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 Charge 2 Plus / 2+ is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 82 user reviews of JBL Charge 2 Plus / 2+ from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design and reliability. The size and price also get good feedback.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for JBL Charge 2 Plus / 2+

alaTest has collected and analyzed 540 user reviews of JBL Charge 2 Plus / 2+ from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the reliability and design are overall positive. The price and size are also appreciated.

usability, size, price, design, reliability

96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

JBL Charge 2+ review

An extremely likeable wireless speaker, with a bold and beefy sound...

Rich, expansive sound ; Excellent build quality ; Social mode – connect up to three devices at a time ; Splash-proof design

Deep bass can sound overdone

A well equipped speaker, with great build, and a bold sonic nature

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Cameron Faulkner (techradar.com)

JBL Charge 2 Plus review

Splash-resistance makes last year's hit speaker even better

Design is easy on the eyes ; Excellent sound ; Water-resistant

Somewhat unintuitive button layout ; A little expensive

There aren't many small speakers around that sound as good as the Charge 2+ for its $150 price point. If the price still has you on the fence, its waterproofing and solid battery life should make it easier to swallow.

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

JBL Charge 2+ review: A sweet-sounding Bluetooth speaker that can juice up your phone, too

The Charge 2+ fixes the problems of its predecessor, delivering a superior Bluetooth wireless speaker that doubles as a charging station for mobile devices.

The JBL Charge 2+ is a well-designed, water-resistant portable Bluetooth speaker that features good battery life and doubles as an external charger for your portable devices. It also has built-in speakerphone capabilities, and plays loudly with...

While the speaker is water-resistant, it isn't waterproof (its ports remain exposed).

The JBL Charge 2+ is a wireless Bluetooth speaker that sounds flat-out great -- and can double as a backup battery for your phone, too.

Jul, 2015

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JBL Charge 2+ review

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With an attractive splash-proof body, a built-in microphone and a convenient design, surely there is nothing to dislike about the £100 JBL Charge 2+. JBL has become well-known for its highly durable portable wireless speakers, but how does this model...

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

JBL Charge 2+ review: A sweet-sounding Bluetooth speaker that can juice up your phone, too

The Charge 2+ fixes the problems of its predecessor, delivering a superior Bluetooth wireless speaker that doubles as a charging station for mobile devices.

While the speaker is water-resistant, it isn't waterproof (its ports remain exposed).

The JBL Charge 2+ is a wireless Bluetooth speaker that sounds flat-out great -- and can double as a backup battery for your phone, too.

Jul, 2015

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JBL Charge 2+ (Blue)

While the speaker is water-resistant, it isn't waterproof (its ports remain exposed).

The JBL Charge 2+ is a wireless Bluetooth speaker that sounds flat-out great -- and can double as a backup battery for your phone, too.

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

JBL Charge 2+

The portable, splash-proof JBL Charge 2+ delivers a solid Bluetooth audio experience at moderate volume levels, but distortion can creep in on tracks with intense bass.

Rich, crisp audio performance ideal for most genres. Splash-proof, outdoor-friendly design. Speakerphone functionality. Can pair with up to three Bluetooth devices simultaneously. Can charge mobile devices.

Distorts heavily on tracks with serious sub-bass. On-board track navigation is a bit tricky.

Distortion and the track navigation issue aside, the Charge 2+ is a capable speaker for most music genres that can certainly deliver a robust sense of bass when it isn't challenged with the very deepest sub-bass the music world has to offer. However,...

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Michael Brown (pcworld.com)

LG Watch Urbane review: Big, bulky, and boring

Weatherized enclosures don't stop these versatile Bluetooth speakers from delivering surprisingly good musical performances.

Great bass response for its size ; Rugged construction ; You can charge your phone from its battery

Doesn't support the aptX audio codec ; Based on Bluetooth 3.0 ; Volume controls very difficult to see

The Charge 2+ is protected by rubber-coated end caps. JBL doesn’t report an IP code for the speaker, but states in both its advertising and in the speaker’s user manual that it can withstand splashes of water and can even be cleaned with running water...

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

JBL Charge 2+ review: A sweet-sounding Bluetooth speaker that can juice up your phone, too

The Charge 2+ fixes the problems of its predecessor, delivering a superior Bluetooth wireless speaker that doubles as a charging station for mobile devices.

While the speaker is water-resistant, it isn't waterproof (its ports remain exposed).

The JBL Charge 2+ is a wireless Bluetooth speaker that sounds flat-out great -- and can double as a backup battery for your phone, too.

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Leslie Shapiro (soundandvision.com)

Bluetooth Speaker Shootout: JBL Charge 2+ and Scosche BoomBottle+

For most of the country, summer coming to a close signals that it's time to put away your outdoor gear and head to the gym. In Florida, it signals the best weather to get outside and play. The temps are cooling off, humidity is dropping, and it's the...

Sep, 2015

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