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%)
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Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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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
Published: 2016-06-24, Author: Tim , review by: pcmag.com
Powerful audio performance with solid bass response and well-defined highs, Water-resistant design, Speakerphone functionality, Can charge mobile devices
Bottom Line, The JBL Charge 3 is an outdoor-friendly portable Bluetooth speaker that packs a considerable bass punch for its size and price
The JBL Charge 3 is an outdoor-friendly portable Bluetooth speaker that packs a considerable bass punch for its size and price...
The JBL Charge 3 is a well-designed, 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
While it plays louder than the JBL Charge 2+ it doesn't sound as good
The JBL Charge 3 is larger than its predecessor, fully waterproof, and plays louder -- but it should sound a little better...
Abstract: The king of affordably priced portable Bluetooth speakers has returned. And it's bigger, better and more powerful than before. JBL has for a long time been the best at making portable speakers that were unbeatable. It's now about to retake that title with...
As a whole, the JBL Charge 3 has great audio quality and nicely laid out features to boot. It packs a heavy punch and plays music tracks loud and distortion-free. As JBL consistently improves is Charge line, its latest iteration just shows how the manufac...
Abstract: We may be well into Summer but that doesn't mean it's going to cool down all of a sudden any time soon – JBL have released their new Charge 3 Bluetooth speaker in Australia and it's perfect for the Aussie summer.The Charge 3 comes in five colours (Blue, G...
Kicking bass response, Waterproof, Gets loud, Charges your device
Muted highs, Big and heavy, Exposed woofers
Despite a bit of extra weight, the JBL Charge 3 is a Bluetooth speaker you can take anywhere – including your backyard pool thanks to its new waterproof exterior. And while it falters on the high notes, overall the Charge 3 strikes a great balance between...
The Charge 3 is one of, if not the longest-lasting outdoor Bluetooth speakers you can buy. And despite my petty delving into audiophile sound concepts, many users love the sound of JBL. Bless em'. If that's you, take a listen to this one. You'll love it a...
The JBL Charge 3 is a well-designed, 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
While it plays louder than the JBL Charge 2+ it doesn't sound as good
The JBL Charge 3 is larger than its predecessor, fully waterproof, and plays louder -- but it should sound a little better...
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Published: 2016-06-27, Author: Jon , review by: pcworld.co.nz
The Charge 3 is one of, if not the longest-lasting outdoor Bluetooth speakers you can buy. And despite my petty delving into audiophile sound concepts, many users love the sound of JBL. Bless em'. If that's you, take a listen to this one. You'll love it a...
