


Music playtime up to 20 hours (varies by volume level and audio content) Battery type Lithium ion Polymer 27Wh (Equivalent to 3.6Volt, 7500mAh).Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns enjoying powerful sound.And with a rugged design, IPX7 waterproof rated exterior, together with JBL Connect+ it will elevate your listening to the next level A high-capacity 7500mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery provides up to 20 hours of playtime and the speaker carries a convenient USB charge out to quickly charge your devices so you will never run out of power again.
#JBL CHARGE 4 AMAZON PORTABLE#
However, it is dustproof and its IPX 67 water-resistance rating allows it to resist heavy sprays of water.Introducing the JBL Charge 4 portable Bluetooth speaker with full-spectrum, powerful sound and a built-in power bank for charging your devices. Additionally, the Clip 4 isn't fully waterproof like the Clip 3. Neither is a big deal at this price, but you shouldn't go in without knowing that.Īlso worth mentioning: The Clip 4 uses upgraded Bluetooth 5.1 while the Clip 3 uses Bluetooth 4.1. Neither the Go 3 or Clip 4 has speakerphone capabilities or pairs with a companion JBL app (the Clip 3 has a built-in microphone for speakerphone calls), so you can't link up multiple speakers in "PartyBoost" mode like you can with some of JBL's step-up Bluetooth speakers such as the Flip 5 and Charge 4. Don't expect to get anywhere near 10 hours if you crank your tunes. Your mileage will vary according to your volume levels, so note that battery life ratings are based on playing audio at 50% volume. Its only downside is that its battery life is rated at 5 hours compared to 10 hours for the Clip 4. I also like the Go 3's rectangular design, which can be stood up on its side or laid flat (it's rubberized on the bottom and its side). It's a tad smaller and lighter than the Clip 4, and while it doesn't have an integrated carabiner, it does have a rope loop, so you can attach a carabiner to it. The Clip 4 is louder and has better clarity and bass, but the Go 3 costs $30 less and some people may prefer its design. The JBL Go 3 may, in fact, be the better pick. JBL Clip 4 (left) is slightly bigger than the Go 3 (right). Meanwhile, the Stormbox Micro can match the Clip 4's sound - and you can link two of them to create a stereo pair - but the Clip 4's design is arguably superior.
#JBL CHARGE 4 AMAZON UPGRADE#
The Bose has more bass and I've always liked its design, but it's also pricier and due for an upgrade as it came out a few years ago. All these speakers offer similar sound with small differences. In short, this small speaker plays above its size class but there's no getting around that it's a small speaker.Ĭompeting products include the Bose SoundLink Micro at $99 (sometimes it goes on sale for $79), the Tribit Stormbox Micro at around $40 (it's our value pick in the micro Bluetooth speaker category) and JBL's own Go3 at $40. While the X Ambassadors Boom track sounded punchier than I thought it would, for instance, Major Lazer's Know No Better sounded restrained. In my listening tests, performance varied from track to track. Most importantly, don't expect the bass to have any serious kick to it: The speaker can end up sounding harsh at top volume (50% to 75% volume levels are optimal, with buttons on the speaker for controlling volume and track playback).
#JBL CHARGE 4 AMAZON MOVIE#
It also works well for supplying richer sound for movie playback than what your phone or tablet speakers are capable of.Īs always, there are caveats. The bass is adequate and the speaker can sound decent with less demanding tracks (these little speakers tend to excel with acoustical material because they're strong in the midrange). Like its predecessor, the Clip 4 puts out more volume and better sound than you'd expect, though it does have its limitations. The Clip 4 has USB-C charging and its underside is rubberized so the speaker doesn't move around when you lay it down on a smooth surface.
