Consumer Score
In comparison:
JBL Charge 3 ranks #24 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
Consumer Score
In comparison:
Sony SRS-XB12 ranks #73 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.1
Great
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Neither JBL Charge 3 nor Sony SRS-XB12 were recommended by experts this month

On 4 Mar 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 113 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither JBL Charge 3 nor Sony SRS-XB12 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Bluetooth Speaker received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at JBL Charge 5 or other critically acclaimed Portable Bluetooth Speakers of this month.

For reference, JBL Charge 5 received 6 endorsements this month, from Digital Trends (26 Feb 2024), WIRED (18 Feb 2024) Tom's Guide (22 Feb 2024) and 3 others.

Rank Change Price Bluetooth Speaker
Digital Trends
TechHive
WIRED
Tom's Guide
Rtings.com
TechRadar
Popular Mechanics
PCMag
SoundGuys
What Hi-Fi
1
- $130
JBL Charge 5
The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings.
15
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2
12
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7
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1
1
N/A N/A $89
JBL Charge 3
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N/A N/A $58
Sony SRS-XB12
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About our ranking methodology

Customers like JBL Charge 3 somewhat more

At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.

JBL Charge 3
Sony SRS-XB12
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.

JBL Charge 3, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Sony SRS-XB12.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both JBL Charge 3 and Sony SRS-XB12 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.

JBL Charge 3
In comparison:
JBL Charge 3 ranks #24 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
Sony SRS-XB12
In comparison:
Sony SRS-XB12 ranks #73 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.1
Great
Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker
In comparison:
OontZ Angle 3 Ultra ranks #95 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.1
Great





JBL Charge 3 is more popular than Sony SRS-XB12

It's fairly safe to say that JBL Charge 3 is a more popular bluetooth speaker than Sony SRS-XB12, based on its 40,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.


To consider

Customers who view JBL Charge 3 and Sony SRS-XB12 often consider Anker Soundcore Motion 300, a pricier option.
Table: Top compared alternatives for JBL Charge 3 and Sony SRS-XB12
Anker Soundcore Motion 300 $80
We don't yet have enough review information for Anker Soundcore Motion 300
N/A
2 expert recommendations
JBL Flip 5 $90
In comparison:
JBL Flip 5 ranks #9 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
No expert recommendations More Popular Better Reviews
Tribit StormBox Micro 2 $60
In comparison:
Tribit StormBox Micro 2 ranks #90 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.1
Great
4 expert recommendations
JBL Flip 6 $110
In comparison:
JBL Flip 6 ranks #33 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
3 expert recommendations
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither JBL Charge 3 nor Sony SRS-XB12 were recommended by key experts who publish Portable Bluetooth Speakers recommendations.
Rank Change Price Bluetooth Speaker
Digital Trends
TechHive
WIRED
Tom's Guide
Rtings.com
TechRadar
Popular Mechanics
PCMag
SoundGuys
What Hi-Fi
1
- $130
JBL Charge 5
The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings.
15
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2
12
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7
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1
1
2
+4 $437
Sonos Move 2
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5
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5
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9
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2
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-1 $177
Sonos Roam
The Sonos Roam is a highly versatile and durable portable speaker that delivers excellent sound quality, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, voice assistant integration, and unique features such as Automatic TruePlay and wireless charging.
3
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10
11
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1
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4
-1 $60
Tribit StormBox Micro 2
The Tribit StormBox Micro 2 is a durable and waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with powerful sound, long battery life, and versatile connectivity options.
8
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9
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2
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3
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [16]

86
Total expert reviews: 16
  • with a score: 11
  • 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

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [7]

80
Total expert reviews: 7
  • with a score: 4
  • without a score: 3
Highest score by Beebom
88
Average score based on 7 reviews
80
Lowest score by Gadgets Now
70

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0000988019667, 0028292277405, 0028292277429, 0050036330442, 0050036330459, 0050036330466, 0050036330473, 0050036330480, 0050036330497, 0050036330503, 0050036330510, 0050036330527, 0050036330534, 0050036336383, 0050036336413, 0603784356365, 0638865833534, 0646816982828, 0646816982835, 0648044730165, 0748926490818, 6925281914133, 6925281914188, 6925281914195, 6925281914201, 6925281914218, 6925281914225, 6925281923203, 6925281956171
UPC Numbers: 000988019667, 028292277405, 028292277429, 050036330442, 050036330459, 050036330466, 050036330473, 050036330480, 050036330497, 050036330503, 050036330510, 050036330527, 050036330534, 050036336383, 050036336413, 603784356365, 638865833534, 646816982828, 646816982835, 648044730165, 748926490818
Model Numbers: 021545, CHARGE3SEBLK/BK, FBA_4326553090, FBA_JBLCHARGE3REDAM, JBLCHARGE3BLKAM, JBLCHARGE3BLUEAM, JBLCHARGE3GRAYAM, JBLCHARGE3REDAM, JBLCHARGE3SEBLKEU, JBLCHARGE3SQUADAM, JBLCHARGE3TEALAM, K950987, K950992, K950996, K951046, K951122, K951193
EAN Numbers: 0027242914933, 0027242914940, 0027242914957, 0027242914964, 0027242914971, 0027242914988, 4548736091283, 4548736091290, 4548736091306, 4548736091313, 4548736091320, 4548736091337
UPC Numbers: 027242914933, 027242914940, 027242914957, 027242914964, 027242914971, 027242914988
Model Numbers: SRSXB12/B, SRSXB12B.CE7, SRSXB12/G, SRSXB12G.CE7, SRSXB12/H, SRSXB12H.CE7, SRSXB12/L, SRSXB12L.CE7, SRSXB12/R, SRSXB12R.CE7, SRSXB12/V, SRSXB12V.CE7
Physical Features
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Weight

1.8 lbs
 
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Water Resistance

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.

Water Resistant IPX rating if applicable
IPX7 - Immersion up to 1m
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Dustproof Dust is a difficult element to combat, since it accumulates naturally and you have very little control over its ability to clog up your speaker. Dust and electronics just don’t get along very well. A ... Show more
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Rugged Design Bluetooth speakers can be durable, rugged, shockproof, dustproof, armored, splash-proof, water resistant and waterproof - all of which can be overwhelming and confusing. In order for a speaker to be c ... Show more
Yes
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Battery

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!

Battery Life
20 hours
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Charging Time How long it takes to charge the battery
4.5 hours
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battery_charging_full Power Bank This refers to the speaker’s ability to act as a charging station for your device. In addition to input power (which charges the speaker), some speakers also come with output power, meaning it can cha ... Show more
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Sound Quality
speaker_group Sound System A speaker’s sound system is described as either mono or stereo. Mono speakers play audio from a single channel, giving the impression that the sound is coming from one direction. Stereo uses two or mo ... Show more
Stereo
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Speaker Breakdown Use the speaker breakdown to better understand sound quality based on the makeup of the speaker. Manufacturers will often report additional details on the speaker drivers, such as the shape (cone or d ... Show more
Two 50 mm Transducer size
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Total Output Power Also known as “power handling,” a speaker’s total output power is recorded in wattage. A watt is a measure of electrical power. Thus, higher output means more powerful (or louder) speakers. When deter ... Show more
20 watts
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graphic_eq Frequency Range Measured in Hertz (Hz), frequency response range describes how high and low a speaker can play. The larger the range, the better the speaker will be at reproducing the audio being played. As a frame o ... Show more
65Hz-20kHz
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Bluetooth Range If you can find it, you should always check the Bluetooth range of your speaker. You won’t realize it isn’t long enough until it stops working for you! Bluetooth range is important for a couple of rea ... Show more
30 ft
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Hands-Free Function If you plan on using your speaker to make and take calls, it needs to come equipped with a built-in microphone and speakerphone. To make a call, you can use voice-activated dialing or key in the numbe ... Show more
Yes
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device_hub Connects to Multiple Devices In most cases, your Bluetooth speaker will connect to one device at a time and your device will connect to one Bluetooth speaker at a time. Some speakers come equipped with a feature that allows you t ... Show more
Yes
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settings_input_composite Aux Cable Port While Bluetooth is a quick and easy way to connect your device to a speaker, at times you may want to use a hardwired connection instead. You would do this through a 3.5mm headphone or auxiliary jack. ... Show more
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phonelink_ring Remote / App Control Apart from the controls on the speaker itself, some Bluetooth speakers may come with a remote to turn the speaker on or off, activate Bluetooth scanning, turn volume up or down, or respond to calls. I ... Show more
No
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speaker_group Connects to Other Speakers Generally speaking, Bluetooth speakers aren’t usually meant to connect to other Bluetooth speakers unless they come equipped with a hub or transmitter. In those situations, your device connects to the ... Show more
No
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nfc NFC Near Field Communication (NFC) is a new technology that allows you to connect devices by simple tapping them together. To use it, your device (phone, tablet, computer, etc.) and your speaker must have ... Show more
No
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AirPlay AirPlay is a feature for Apple products that offers another way to connect your devices to Bluetooth speakers. The speaker must come equipped with AirPlay in order for you to connect your Apple device ... Show more
No
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radio FM Radio
No
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Additional Features
Accessories Chargers, cables, cases that come with the device
5V 2.3A USB Adapter, Micro USB Cable
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JBL Charge 3 is a very popular and one of the less expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as JBL Flip 5 or Bose SoundLink Color II .

JBL Charge 3 is $35.99 less expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).

Sony SRS-XB12 is a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sony SRS-XB13 or Rockville Rockbox .

Sony SRS-XB12 is $66.99 cheaper than the average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).

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