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JBL Pulse

JBL Pulse
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alaScore 93

895 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 895 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. People really like the size and design. The price and usability also get good reviews, but comments about the reliability and bass quality are mixed.

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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 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

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 also get good comments, but opinions are divided on the bass quality. There are some less positive comments about the reliability.

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

Nov, 2024

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
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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 : 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
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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

JBL Pulse 5 Review

 

Rich, bright audio signature ; Nice LED effects ; App features basic EQ ; Waterproof, dust-tight design

No physical playback or volume controls ; Exterior is prone to smudges and fingerprints ; Lacks speakerphone function and aux input

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 : 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
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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 portable Bluetooth speaker review

 

The portable Bluetooth speaker market is very crowded these days, with a lot of products that don't sound all that different from one another. It's nice then to come across a product like JBL's Pulse, which attempts to shake things up by throwing a...

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.

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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