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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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
The JBL Charge 3 offers excellent sound for the price. The addition of waterproofing makes it a Bluetooth speaker you can take just about anywhere… as long as you don't mind lugging its extra weight around. It's also nice knowing you can use the speaker
The Charge 3 is a big speaker that'll weigh down your backpack. It being waterproof is nice, but it definitely comes at the cost of impacting high-frequency playback. And while its exposed woofers look cool, they may not survive a longer drop or a run-in
The JBL Charge 3 is an improvement over the previous Charge 2 in just about every way. The Charge 2 may offer clearer highs but the addition of waterproofing makes the minor sound quality sacrifice easier to swallow. If you don't care about waterproofing...
Abstract: With its dual passive radiators, this fresh-looking device produces deep and powerful bass enhancing the overall sound quality. For an even better and louder music experience you can connect multiple speakers at once so that you can play the same music in...
There's no riddle where the JBL Charge 3 is concerned and the evidence speaks for itself.It may not be the newest speaker in JBL's Charge family, but that doesn't stop it being a versatile wireless speaker with a fine feature set and very good sound quali...
Published: 2016-07-07, Author: Lewis , review by: techradar.com
Kicking bass response, Water, proof, 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 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: 2016-06-13, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
Ultimately, the JBL Charge 3 is a decent-sounding speaker, that also happens to rugged, good-looking, has great stamina and is completely waterproof.It isn't the last word in refinement, at least not when it comes to compact Bluetooth speakers. For that...
Published: 2016-07-12, Author: Tim , review by: in.pcmag.com
Powerful audio performance with solid bass response and well-defined highs, Water-resistant design, Speakerphone functionality, Can charge mobile devices
Cannot backward navigate tracks, A bit bulky, Light on accessories
The JBL Charge 3 is an outdoor-friendly portable Bluetooth speaker that packs a considerable bass punch for its size and price...
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