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JBL Charge 4
Critic consensus:
A loud speaker that checks all the boxes for a camping trip or a car ride. A bit too heavy to take on a hike though.
Opinion Breakdown
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Praised for [21 points]
- Long Battery Life - 16 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Long Battery Life [16]94%
- Good Sound Quality - 15 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Good Sound Quality [15]88%
- Waterproof - 15 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Waterproof [15]88%
- Bluetooth Connectivity - 14 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Bluetooth Connectivity [14]82%
- Portability - 12 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Portability [12]71%
- Easy Controls - 11 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Easy Controls [11]65%
- Power Bank Speaker - 10 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Power Bank Speaker [10]59%
- Good Bass Sound - 10 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Good Bass Sound [10]59%
- Loud Sound - 7 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Loud Sound [7]41%
- Rubberized Exterior - 7 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Rubberized Exterior [7]41%
- Good Build - 6 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Good Build [6]35%
- Multiple Color Variation - 6 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Multiple Color Variation [6]35%
- 3.5mm Input - 6 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]3.5mm Input [6]35%
- Multipoint Pairing - 4 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Multipoint Pairing [4]24%
- Has Battery Life Indicator - 3 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Has Battery Life Indicator [3]18%
- Durability - 3 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Durability [3]18%
- Type C Port - 3 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Type C Port [3]18%
- Long Wireless Range - 2 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Long Wireless Range [2]12%
- Micro USB Port - 1 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Micro USB Port [1]6%
- Dustproof - 1 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Dustproof [1]6%
- Dual Passive Radiators - 1 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Dual Passive Radiators [1]6%
Criticized for [11 points]
- Slow Charging - 10 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Slow Charging [10]59%
- Too Big - 7 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Too Big [7]41%
- Distorted Sound - 5 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Distorted Sound [5]29%
- No Speakerphone - 3 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]No Speakerphone [3]18%
- No Microphone - 2 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]No Microphone [2]12%
- Expensive - 2 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Expensive [2]12%
- No 360-degree Sound - 2 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]No 360-degree Sound [2]12%
- Hard to See Buttons - 1 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Hard to See Buttons [1]6%
- No Audio Output - 1 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]No Audio Output [1]6%
- No Voice Assistance - 1 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]No Voice Assistance [1]6%
- Can’t Mount to the Wall - 1 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Can’t Mount to the Wall [1]6%
Expert reviews [16]
Total expert reviews: 16
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 16 reviews | 89 |
| Lowest score by TechGearLab | 72 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Intense Sound & Deep Bass - Full-spectrum, top quality, powerful Speakers and a built-in power bank - all in one! / Discover what fits you from our suite of cool colours
- Your Music, non-stop - High-capacity 7500mAh rechargeable battery lasts up to 20 hours on a single charge / Dual USB charging port / Keep the party going all day long!
- Quality sound, wherever you go - Charge 4 is fully waterproof (IPX7) so live free from worry of rain or spills / Perfect design for pools or the beach - go ahead, dive in!
- Share the playlist - Wireless Bluetooth Streaming connects up to 2 devices (i.e; tablet and smartphone) and enjoy high-quality stereo sound
- Items delivered: 1x JBL Charge 4 Portable Wireless Speaker in Green / Amplify your party with JBL Connect+ - connect more than 100 enabled devices / Power adaptor and charging cable included
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Physical Features
Dimensions
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Weight
3 lbs
Speakers range from not being able to handle even a drop of water to being able to be fully submerged in water for several minutes. Do you plan to take your speaker outside? To the beach? To the pool? In the shower? Then you definitely need to verify the level of water resistance before purchasing. You can tell the water resistance by the IP rating—the higher the rating, the more resistant the speaker is to the elements. For reference, the first digit refers to dust protection and the second digit refers to water protection. It reads as: IP68. Anything higher than IP66 will be dust- and splash-proof, meaning it can handle some contact with water, but cannot be fully submerged or soaked.
Water Resistant
IPX rating if applicable
IPX7 - Immersion up to 1m
Rugged Design Bluetooth speakers can be durable, rugged, shockproof, dustproof, armored, splash-proof, water resistant and waterproof - all of which can be overwhelming and confusing. In order for a speaker to be c ... Show more
Dustproof Dust is a difficult element to combat, since it accumulates naturally and you have very little control over its ability to clog up your speaker. Dust and electronics just don’t get along very well. A ... Show more
Battery life for Bluetooth speakers is measured in milliampere hours (mAh). Manufacturers will report the battery life of a speaker in the average number of hours it takes to empty from a full charge. Keep in mind this number is based on medium levels of usage. If you play the speaker on full volume, it will drain the battery faster. Some specialty features like using the speaker to charge your phone or casting an LED light show will also drain the battery faster. The manufacturer reported number is just an estimate, and may be slightly different based on your usage.
It’s also important to consider is the type of battery. Rechargeable lithium-ion (LI-ion) batters are ideal, but some speakers only take standard or rechargeable AA/AAA/C/D batteries. You may even find Bluetooth speakers that recharge via solar power—great for outdoor use!
Battery Life
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Power Bank This refers to the speaker’s ability to act as a charging station for your device. In addition to input power (which charges the speaker), some speakers also come with output power, meaning it can cha ... Show more
Sound Quality
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Sound System A speaker’s sound system is described as either mono or stereo. Mono speakers play audio from a single channel, giving the impression that the sound is coming from one direction. Stereo uses two or mo ... Show more
Stereo
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Number of Drivers To understand the inner-workings of a Bluetooth speaker, look first at the number and type of drivers. Drivers are the cones or horn-shaped objects inside the speaker box. The number of drivers tells ... Show more
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Subwoofer Having a separate speaker driver dedicated to the lower frequency tones gives your speaker a more robust, rounded out sound. It allows the other drivers to focus on the sounds that they’re best equipp ... Show more
Total Output Power Also known as “power handling,” a speaker’s total output power is recorded in wattage. A watt is a measure of electrical power. Thus, higher output means more powerful (or louder) speakers. When deter ... Show more
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Frequency Range Measured in Hertz (Hz), frequency response range describes how high and low a speaker can play. The larger the range, the better the speaker will be at reproducing the audio being played. As a frame o ... Show more
60Hz–20kHz
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Connectivity
Hands-Free Function If you plan on using your speaker to make and take calls, it needs to come equipped with a built-in microphone and speakerphone. To make a call, you can use voice-activated dialing or key in the numbe ... Show more
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Connects to Multiple Devices In most cases, your Bluetooth speaker will connect to one device at a time and your device will connect to one Bluetooth speaker at a time. Some speakers come equipped with a feature that allows you t ... Show more
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Aux Cable Port While Bluetooth is a quick and easy way to connect your device to a speaker, at times you may want to use a hardwired connection instead. You would do this through a 3.5mm headphone or auxiliary jack. ... Show more
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Remote / App Control Apart from the controls on the speaker itself, some Bluetooth speakers may come with a remote to turn the speaker on or off, activate Bluetooth scanning, turn volume up or down, or respond to calls. I ... Show more
JBL Connect+
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Connects to Other Speakers Generally speaking, Bluetooth speakers aren’t usually meant to connect to other Bluetooth speakers unless they come equipped with a hub or transmitter. In those situations, your device connects to the ... Show more
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NFC Near Field Communication (NFC) is a new technology that allows you to connect devices by simple tapping them together. To use it, your device (phone, tablet, computer, etc.) and your speaker must have ... Show more
AirPlay AirPlay is a feature for Apple products that offers another way to connect your devices to Bluetooth speakers. The speaker must come equipped with AirPlay in order for you to connect your Apple device ... Show more
radio
FM Radio
Additional Features
Additional Features
Any other features that make this device unique
Auto-power off
Accessories
Chargers, cables, cases that come with the device
1 x Type C USB cable
Official Urls:
https://fr.jbl.com/enceintes-portables/JBL+CHARGE+... Wireless Bluetooth Streaming
Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns enjoying powerful sound.
Up to 20 hours of playtime
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion 7500mAH battery supports up to 20 hours of playtime and charges your device via USB port.
IPX7 waterproof
Take Charge 4 to the beach or the pool without worrying about spills or ev...
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UPC Numbers: 050036347662, 050036347679, 050036347686, 050036347693, 050036347709, 050036347716, 050036347723, 050036347730, 050036347754, 050036353397, 050036353403, 050036353410, 050036353427, 050036353434, 050036353441, 050036353458, 050036353465, 050036353472, 050036353489, 050036353496, 645759399601, 645759399656
Model Numbers: CHARGE4, JBLCHARGE4BLKAM, JBLCHARGE4BLU, JBLCHARGE4CASE, JBLCHARGE4GRNAM, JBLCHARGE4GRYAM, JBLCHARGE4PINKAM, JBLCHARGE4REDAM, JBLCHARGE4SANDAM, JBLCHARGE4SQUADAM, JBLCHARGE4TEAL, JBLCHARGE4TEALAM, JBLCHARGE4WHTAM, JBLCHARGE4YELAM, K951645, K951655, K951663, K951665, K951667, K951672, K951677
