JBL Charge 4 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker and Power Bank with Rechargeable Battery, Blue

I wasn't sure what to expect from this unit. Sure I did some research prior to purchase and this looked pretty good on paper. Having had it for a few days and had time to get used to it, I can honestly say that I am very impressed.It came swiftly delivered and well packaged. In fact the excellent box that it comes in, is worth keeping for protecting your unit when it is in transit.It is eminently easy to set up and to update to the latest software. Use is easy and the sound is so crisp and clear, even with volume higher than I would listen to music on.I have used it in my smart car, as the speakers that came with the car are not up to standard and it was impressive. The rubber base ensured that it did mot move around and the sound filled the cabin of the smart with clear vocals and music.I have taken it on on seafront picnic already and again it performed exceptionally. The added bonus of it being a power bank, is probably better suited to some, than myself but it is a nice touch. As is being able to connect your mp3 player.I am keeping mine in the bathroom for tunes during showers and have found myself carrying it from room to room afterwards. Even though I have Echos throughout my place.Battery wise, I fully charged it on arrival and have used it for around 16hrs so far. It shows no sign of stopping just yet, which is a bonanza.It is reassuringly quite heavy for its size, which indicates a quality build and the waterproof quality of it, is again an added bonus. The cover for the ports is robust and the whole unit very well made.At the time of writing this, most units were around £150 but the Teal/Turquoise colour unit was £99 for some reason. Even better!This portable speaker is Highly Recommended- Buy with Confidence.I do not receive any payment or free goods for writing these reviews. I am just happy to share my views on my purchases with fellow like minded Amazonians in the hope that you may find it helpful.

I’ve only just taken delivery of this speaker but all ready, I feel qualified enough to submit this review.This is my third Bluetooth speaker, previous ones being the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 and the JBL Essential. This review will compare the Charge 4 and the Essential.Firstly, I cannot fault the beautiful packaging of both the Essential and the Charge 4. You know you are going to get quality just by unboxing the devices.Once unboxed, the size difference between the Essential and the Charge 4 put a smile on my face. The Charge 4 is bigger, but still manages to remain portable. The Charge 4 also has a flat base that enables the speaker to stand straight and tall, whereas the Essential was cylindrical so was difficult to balance on a flat surface. The Essential has a hand strap, the Charge 4 does not.Bluetooth connection is almost instant with the Charge 4. I did have a problem initially and had to reset my I phone for the Charge 4 to recognise my device.So to the the sound. The Essential is a stereo device but the Charge 4 is not. Don’t let this put you off. Stereo needs separation to fully appreciate it. And with speakers of this size, this, in my opinion is impossible. I sat the Charge 4 next to my Essential and stereo or not, the Charge 4 shined.Bass is nearly always touted as a selling point for Bluetooth speakers. This is a personal issue, but I listen mostly to news/talk stations. With that in mind, listening to LBC, I can hear a feint low frequency hum coming from the two side speakers. This, some readers, will find a little annoying. If you are after bass, then you not be disappointed. Having said that, the mid to high frequencies are there so as not to spoil your listening pleasure.To sum up, the Essential is a lovely little speaker. It’s more portable, the sound is ok if you are not after sonic sweetness but it does roll around a bit! The Charge 4 is simply a better sounding speaker, barring the low frequency hum, has a stand to keep it straight and level, fast Bluetooth, and incredible battery life. You take your pick.PS. I have read that the Charge 4 takes a little breaking in. I will keep an eye, or ear on this and update if necessary. Hope this review is helpful.

Bought this to pair it up with my charge 3 and they work like a gem together. Unfortunately dont have this anymore as I sold it.

I Tried 2 cheaper options first for a portable BT speaker before choosing the Charge 4.First I purchased a Majority Atlas sound bar due to reviews saying it sounded great for music but poor for a TV, the turn dual looks good for my needs. Second purchase was a Tronsmart T2 Plus, reviews said it was very loud and had great detail and bass.I found them both to be tinny and not loud enough. Tronsmart after care was great though.I decided to spend a bit more but not too much as the JBL was a warehouse deal with extra discount.I am using this in a transit van due to the OE head unit been erratic in operation.Whereas the previous mentioned speakers struggled to give enough volume to overcome road noise and sounded tinny, the JBL is loud enough for me and the sound quality is full bodied and has a nice amount of thump in the bass.BT connectivity to a phone or MP3 player is excellent and hasn't dropped off or struggled to connect.The unit feels very robust and we'll made.

This is the second JBL charge 4 I’ve bought. Build quality is brilliant, sound quality superb and when connected to other JBL speakers via Bluetooth is capable of filling a large room or garden with ease. Battery life lives up to the claims and charging takes little time when using an appropriate charger.I’ve used speakers of a similar size costing significantly more than this one did and have been underwhelmed in comparison.If you do plan to take this speaker out and about then a case can be bought for around £15 on Amazon that will protect the speaker cones and make transportation so much easier.I’d highly recommend this product.

Som limpo e bateria duradoura.

My second purchase to replace the one I left in a hotel & they would no or mail to me! It’s a great little speaker…I love it!

Me gustó la gran potencia, conectividad y la batería

Harika

Sound quality is good. Battery life is amazing.