Comparing JBL Charge 3 and JBL Charge 4
- Waterproof - 16 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]100%
- Long Battery Life - 14 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]88%
- Bluetooth Connectivity - 13 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]81%
- Good Sound Quality - 12 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]75%
- Good Bass Sound - 12 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]75%
- 3.5mm Input - 11 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]69%
- Loud Sound - 11 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]69%
- Easy Controls - 11 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]69%
- Portability - 9 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]56%
- Power Bank Speaker - 7 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]44%
- Rubberized Exterior - 7 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]44%
- Multipoint Pairing - 6 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]38%
- Speakerphone Functionality - 6 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]38%
- Affordable - 5 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]31%
- Multiple Color Variation - 5 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]31%
- Durability - 4 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]25%
- USB Output - 2 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]13%
- Micro USB Input - 2 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]13%
- Long Wireless Range - 2 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]13%
- Has Battery Life Indicator - 1 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Too Big - 12 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]75%
- Distorted Sound - 5 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]31%
- No Type- C USB Port - 3 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]19%
- Exposed Woofers - 2 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]13%
- Cannot Backward Navigate Tracks - 2 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]13%
- Light on Accessories - 2 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]13%
- Weak Sound Quality - 2 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]13%
- Limited App - 1 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Technical Issues when connecting to other Speakers - 1 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Slow Charging - 1 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Bluetooth - Wirelessly connect up to 3 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns playing powerful stereo sound.
- Battery type : Lithium-ion Polymer (22.2Wh)2) 20 hours of playtime(varies by volume level and content)
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- Long Battery Life - 16 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]94%
- Good Sound Quality - 15 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]88%
- Waterproof - 15 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]88%
- Bluetooth Connectivity - 14 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]82%
- Portability - 12 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]71%
- Easy Controls - 11 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]65%
- Power Bank Speaker - 10 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]59%
- Good Bass Sound - 10 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]59%
- Loud Sound - 7 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]41%
- Rubberized Exterior - 7 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]41%
- Good Build - 6 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]35%
- Multiple Color Variation - 6 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]35%
- 3.5mm Input - 6 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]35%
- Multipoint Pairing - 4 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]24%
- Has Battery Life Indicator - 3 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]18%
- Durability - 3 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]18%
- Type C Port - 3 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]18%
- Long Wireless Range - 2 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]12%
- Micro USB Port - 1 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Dustproof - 1 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Dual Passive Radiators - 1 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Slow Charging - 10 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]59%
- Too Big - 7 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]41%
- Distorted Sound - 5 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]29%
- No Speakerphone - 3 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]18%
- No Microphone - 2 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]12%
- Expensive - 2 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]12%
- No 360-degree Sound - 2 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]12%
- Hard to See Buttons - 1 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- No Audio Output - 1 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- No Voice Assistance - 1 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Can’t Mount to the Wall - 1 out of 17 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- This bundle includes (1) JBL Charge 4 Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker and (1) Portable Hardshell Case
- Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns enjoying powerful sound
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Expert reviews [16]
- Reviews with a score: 11
- Reviews without a score: 5
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 16 reviews | 86 |
Lowest score by The Master Switch | 64 |
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Expert reviews [17]
- Reviews with a score: 9
- Reviews without a score: 8
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 17 reviews | 89 |
Lowest score by TechGearLab | 72 |
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JBL Charge 4 ranks #7 and JBL Charge 3 ranks #6
Very similar consumer sentiment
Both JBL Charge 4 and JBL Charge 3 have very similar amazing reviews. In our awesomeness score JBL Charge 4 ranks #4 out of 331 and JBL Charge 3 ranks #7 out of 331.Go to awesomeness ranking Go to consumer score ranking
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Speakers range from not being able to handle even a drop of water to being able to be fully submerged in water for several minutes. Do you plan to take your speaker outside? To the beach? To the pool? In the shower? Then you definitely need to verify the level of water resistance before purchasing. You can tell the water resistance by the IP rating—the higher the rating, the more resistant the speaker is to the elements. For reference, the first digit refers to dust protection and the second digit refers to water protection. It reads as: IP68. Anything higher than IP66 will be dust- and splash-proof, meaning it can handle some contact with water, but cannot be fully submerged or soaked.
Battery life for Bluetooth speakers is measured in milliampere hours (mAh). Manufacturers will report the battery life of a speaker in the average number of hours it takes to empty from a full charge. Keep in mind this number is based on medium levels of usage. If you play the speaker on full volume, it will drain the battery faster. Some specialty features like using the speaker to charge your phone or casting an LED light show will also drain the battery faster. The manufacturer reported number is just an estimate, and may be slightly different based on your usage.
It’s also important to consider is the type of battery. Rechargeable lithium-ion (LI-ion) batters are ideal, but some speakers only take standard or rechargeable AA/AAA/C/D batteries. You may even find Bluetooth speakers that recharge via solar power—great for outdoor use!