Testseek.com have collected 89 expert reviews of the JBL Charge 3 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for JBL Charge 3 bluetooth portable speaker.
June 2016
(82%)
89 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
2488 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Waterproof
Excellent sound
JBL Connect
Charges phone
Looks as powerful as it is
IPX7 waterproof
Anti-roll design
Dual bass radiators
6000 mAH power bank
Powerful audio performance with solid bass response and well-defined highs
Water-resistant design
Speakerphone functionality
Can charge mobile devices
Thumpy bass
Outstanding run time
Links up with other JBL Bluetooth speakers
Ability to charge your mobile devices
Social Mode allows you to have three devices connected to the speaker
Fully waterproof 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 strong bas
Loud
Good battery life
Light and portable
Very affordable
Works as a power bank for your phone
Size to sound ratio
Good sound quality
IPX7 waterproof rating
20 hour battery life
Can connect to other speakers
Works as a power bank
Incredibly powerful bass
The editors didn't like
No protective bag included
No way to hang it
Smartphone app is limited to configuring JBL Connect-enabled speakers
Bottom Line
The JBL Charge 3 is an outdoor-friendly portable Bluetooth speaker that packs a considerable bass punch for its size and price
Poor documentation
Audio lacks clarity and separation
Average battery life compared with other speakers
Cannot go back a track using on-speaker buttons
Call quality isn't horrible but sometimes the caller couldn't understand me
While it plays louder than the JBL Charge 2+ it doesn't sound as good
Waterproof, Can connect to other speakers, Works as a power bank
Heavier than most portable speakers,
Despite having later versions that come after it, the JBL Charge 3 still remains a stellar choice for a portable bluetooth speaker, and the many positive customer reviews left by buyers very clearly reflect that. It's a great speaker to go for if you're a...
Good sound quality, IPX7 waterproof rating, 20 hour battery life
Mids are flat, Charges w/ a micro USB cable,
The JBL Charge 3 offered some great sound quality when we needed it most—especially when taking it outdoors. Its IPX7 waterproof rating meant it could get a few rain drops on it and be fine, while having a long battery life to enjoy good music for most of...
Abstract: I recently took a vacation and decided to buy the JBL Clip Speaker so I could play some tunes over candle-lit dinners with my cat. And I was super impressed by the high quality build and loudness that this little thing produced. But what if, unlike me, yo...
Abstract: It's time for another JBL wireless speaker showdown with this episode honing in on the JBL Charge 3 vs JBL Xtreme. Which speaker is better for you? Both the Charge 3 and Xtreme speakers come in aesthetically similar boxes - with white backgrounds, orange...
Bluetooth speakers are a dime a dozen nowadays, but the core concept is still an attractive proposition. A wireless speaker that plays your music any time anywhere? Hell yes I like that. In the early days, Bluetooth speakers… sucked. And they sucked ou...
Fairly large and heavy, booming bass overpowers many tracks
The JBL Charge 3 is a large, heavy speaker with incredibly powerful bass. If you're most concerned with a powerful backbeat than the Charge 3 is for you. If you don't fall into that category there are a number of better options available...
Ability to charge your mobile devices, Social Mode allows you to have three devices connected to the speaker, Waterproof design (IPX7), Powerful sound output for a compact speaker, Can be positioned on end, Great sound quality
Average battery life compared with other speakers, Cannot go back a track using on-speaker buttons
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Published: 2016-10-26, Author: Tomas , review by: hw4all.com
JBL continues to conduct a series of confidence Charge to perfection. It is commendable that the priority is the sound quality and design. A bright feature JBL Charge 3 is the highest class of protection against moisture. On the sum of all the benefits we...
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Published: 2016-10-19, Author: Robert , review by: lifewire.com
After spending some time with the Anthony Gallo Classico Series speakers provided for this review, I found them to be excellent for both music listening and as a complement to movie viewing. Also, for box-type speakers, they have an excellent physical des...
