Testseek.com have collected 60 expert reviews of the JBL Link 20 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for JBL Link 20 bluetooth portable speaker.
December 2017
(85%)
60 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(86%)
365 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Loud
Clear sound
Very responsive to voice commands
Portable and waterproof
Easy to use
Google Assistant rocks
It has a rechargeable battery
The Link 10 and 20 both have builtin batteries and can be carried around the house and outdoors. Even when not on power
They're listening for your commands and can stream music wirelessly
The Link 10 and 20 are rated IPX7 so they stand immersion in wate
Decent sound quality
Ability to mix n' match other Google Assistant/Chromecast speakers for a wholehome audio solution
Reasonably priced
IPX7 water resistance (Link 10
Link 20)
IPX7 build
Good battery life
Microphones do a decent job picking up voices
Chromecast builtin and Bluetooth 4.2
Ability to group together with other Google Home speakers
Price
Powered by Google Assistant
Portable and rugged
Well-balanced overall sound
Google Assistant integration
Easy to setup and use
All three speakers sound fantastic
Competitively priced
The editors didn't like
Google Home app was slow during setup
The sound quality is lacking compared to the best speakers we tested
The rubber silicone material used on the top of all Links attracts dust particles and oily fingerprints very easily
The Link 10 and 20 use MicroUSB for power. USBC would have made plugging and unplugging them a faster affair
All three speakers don't hav
Can't cast audio from iOS devices to multiple speakers
Abstract: Volume controls are conveniently placed on the top, along with a Google button that activates the voice assistant, so you're not constantly shouting “Hey, Google.” One great thing about this system - the Assistant will activate by either “OK, Google” or “...
Published: 2019-04-16, Author: Adam , review by: soundguys.com
IPX7 build, Good battery life, Microphones do a decent job picking up voices, Chromecast builtin and Bluetooth 4.2, Ability to group together with other Google Home speakers, Price
Low end response, Charges via microUSB, Battery life, No high quality Bluetooth codecs
If you're looking to get your first smart speaker or want to add one to your existing setup, the JBL Link 20 is an affordable option that offers a surprising bang for your buck. Especially considering that you can just pick it up and take it with you on y...
Published: 2019-01-07, Author: Jared , review by: talkandroid.com
Abstract: JBL is a well-known audio and speaker company and they've always made some of the most popular Bluetooth speakers and accessories for smartphones and mobile devices. So when Google Assistant became available for portable speakers, JBL crafted up a brand...
Published: 2018-08-24, Author: Roger , review by: appleinsider.com
I never thought I'd be saying this, but I think I'd rather have the Link 20 than the One or a HomePod. It's a question of convenience, since sharp sound and automatic room-tuning functions are all well and good, but hardly matter if you can't play what y...
Decent sound quality, Ability to mix n' match other Google Assistant/Chromecast speakers for a wholehome audio solution, Reasonably priced, IPX7 water resistance (Link 10, Link 20)
Can't cast audio from iOS devices to multiple speakers, only Bluetooth to one at a time, Sound is a bit low in volume
The JBL Link series provides some formidable competition for its third-party Alexa-endowed counterparts, and even gives the Google Home series itself a bit of a run for its money. With IPX7 water-resistance on the Link 10 and 20, and almost all of the sam...
The Link 10 and 20 both have builtin batteries and can be carried around the house and outdoors. Even when not on power, they're listening for your commands and can stream music wirelessly, The Link 10 and 20 are rated IPX7 so they stand immersion in wate
The rubber silicone material used on the top of all Links attracts dust particles and oily fingerprints very easily, The Link 10 and 20 use MicroUSB for power. USBC would have made plugging and unplugging them a faster affair, All three speakers don't hav
JBL delivered really compelling Google Home alternatives with the Link series. The "smart" experience is similar so buyers can either mix and match with their existing Google Home setup or get started with only the Links in their house. The Link 10 and 20...
Published: 2018-01-18, Author: Alex , review by: techaeris.com
Google Assistant integration, Easy to setup and use, All three speakers sound fantastic, Good battery life, Competitively priced
MicroUSB charging instead of USB-C, Ho-hum design
If you're in need of a Google Assistant speaker with portability then both the Link 10 and Link 20 are worth looking at. The Link 20 will give you better battery life but the Link 10 is super portable. The Link 300 is more of a home speaker but delivers t...
Abstract: JBL's Link 20 is one of the world's first on-the-go devices powered by Google Assistant, and it'll likely remain the best voice-activated portable speaker for most of 2018. The audio company figured out that the smarts of Google combined with its own awar...
