JBL Charge

3232 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3232 reviews of JBL Charge. 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. Reviewers are impressed by the design and price. The size and usability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the connectivity.

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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 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for JBL Charge

alaTest has collected and analyzed 196 user reviews of JBL Charge from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, 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 price. The usability and size are also mentioned favorably.

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97% 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

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2195 user reviews of JBL Charge 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. People really like the design and price. The size and usability also get good views, but there are some less positive views about the connectivity.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for JBL Charge

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 user reviews of JBL Charge from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Opinions about the bass quality and size are on the whole positive. The usability and price also get good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (whathifi.com)

JBL Charge

While we'd love deeper bass, the punchy detail, portable design and good price makes this wireless speaker a worthwhile contender

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

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Expert review by (wired.com)

Review: JBL Charge

JBL's latest portable Bluetooth speaker is small, but has a huge battery that lasts 12 hours and can charge your phone. Unfortunately, it doesn't offer...

Comes in black, green or blue. Battery lasts 12 hours. Charges your phone. More affordable than similar-size Bluetooth speakers. Small, easy to carry

Sound quality can’t match that of the competition

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

JBL Charge

The JBL Charge is a decent portable Bluetooth speaker priced like a very good one.

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.

Basically, the Charge sounds like a $100 speaker—and if that were the actual price, it would have a higher rating. Bass lovers will need to spend a little more money for wireless speakers that can convey lows with any real sense of power—the Bose...

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

JBL's Charge delivers a jolt of sound -- and power

The Charge is a nice compromise for those who want a better sounding portable Bluetooth speaker but don't want to make the jump to the Jawbone Big Jambox or Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile Speaker II.

The ; 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 charge...

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.

May, 2013

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

JBL Charge portable Bluetooth speaker review

Following up on its well-received $99 Flip and $59 Micro Wireless , JBL has expanded its portable Bluetooth speaker line with the $149 Charge. The newer model is bigger than the Flip but is still relatively compact and represents a nice compromise for...

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...

No speaker-phone capabilities; can't handle heavy bass at higher volumes without distorting.

Apr, 2013

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

JBL Charge

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 to something like the Jawbone Big Jambox or Bose SoundLink.

Great sound for its size ; Built-in USB port for charging ; Includes carrying case

No speakerphone ; Bass distorts at high volume

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Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : YugaTech (yugatech.com)

JBL Charge Review

At a price of Php7,995 , you can get the JBL Charge both as an amazing set of speakers and as a charger for your portable devices. It's something light enough for you to bring along with, and it's extremely loud with the quality being impressive. While...

May, 2014

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Expert review by : Michael Gowan (tomsguide.com)