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Neither JBL Charge 4 nor Sonos One Gen 2 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 4 nor Sonos One Gen 2 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.
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1
N/A N/A $104
JBL Charge 4
The JBL Charge 4 is a portable Bluetooth speaker with impressive sound quality, water-resistant design, long battery life, and exceptional Bluetooth connectivity, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
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N/A N/A $231
Sonos One Gen 2
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About our ranking methodology

Customers like JBL Charge 4 noticeably 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 4
Sonos One Gen 2
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 4, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Sonos One Gen 2.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both JBL Charge 4 and Sonos One Gen 2 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.

JBL Charge 4
In comparison:
JBL Charge 4 ranks #3 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
Sonos One Gen 2
In comparison:
Sonos One Gen 2 ranks #83 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 4 is more popular than Sonos One Gen 2

It's fairly safe to say that JBL Charge 4 is a more popular bluetooth speaker than Sonos One Gen 2, based on its 50,000+ 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 4 and Sonos One Gen 2 often consider JBL Flip 6, a pricier option.
Table: Top compared alternatives for JBL Charge 4 and Sonos One Gen 2
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
UE Boom 3 $101
In comparison:
UE Boom 3 ranks #103 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.9
Great
2 expert recommendations Cheaper
Anker Soundcore Motion Boom $100
In comparison:
Anker Soundcore Motion Boom ranks #11 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
No expert recommendations Cheaper
Dewalt DCR010 $91
In comparison:
Dewalt DCR010 ranks #6 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
No expert recommendations Cheaper
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither JBL Charge 4 nor Sonos One Gen 2 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.
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2
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+4 $437
Sonos Move 2
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5
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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.
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10
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-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.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [22]

94
Total expert reviews: 22
  • with a score: 9
  • without a score: 13
Highest score by What Hi-Fi
100
Average score based on 22 reviews
94
Lowest score by PCMag
80

Score distribution:

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

Expert reviews [16]

90
Total expert reviews: 16
  • with a score: 12
  • without a score: 4
Highest score by What Hi-Fi
100
Average score based on 16 reviews
90
Lowest score by The Verge
80

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • WIRELESS BLUETOOTH STREAMING: Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns enjoying powerful sound.
  • UP TO 20 HOURS OF PLAYTIME: Built-in rechargeable Li-ion 7500mAH battery supports up to 20 hours of playtime and charges your device via USB port
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From Seller:
  • Fill two separate rooms with different music, or link them together to hear the same song in both; Great surround speakers for your Sonos home theater, too
  • Versatile, compact fit; Place them wherever you want and enjoy rich, room filling sound
  • Read more
Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
JBL Charge 4 - REVIEW Also comparison of Sony XB31 VS JBL Charge 3
Review by JimsReviewRoom
Crazy popular! 1.0M views!
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JBL Charge 4 - Worth The Upgrade?
Review by Flossy Carter
Very popular! 290K views!
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JBL Charge 4 Review - Is It Still Worth Buying ?
Review by Wanna Buy It
Popular! 15K views!
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No video reviews linked yet for Sonos One Gen 2.
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0050036347662, 0050036347679, 0050036347686, 0050036347693, 0050036347709, 0050036347716, 0050036347723, 0050036347730, 0050036347754, 0050036353397, 0050036353403, 0050036353410, 0050036353427, 0050036353434, 0050036353441, 0050036353458, 0050036353465, 0050036353472, 0050036353489, 0050036353496, 0645759399601, 0645759399656, 4968929052738, 6925281939990, 6925281940002, 6925281940019, 6925281940026, 6925281940033, 6925281940040, 6925281940057, 6925281940064, 6925281940071, 6925281940088, 6925281947254
UPC Numbers: 050036347662, 050036347679, 050036347686, 050036347693, 050036347709, 050036347716, 050036347723, 050036347730, 050036347754, 050036353397, 050036353403, 050036353410, 050036353427, 050036353434, 050036353441, 050036353458, 050036353465, 050036353472, 050036353489, 050036353496, 645759399601, 645759399656
Model Numbers: CHARGE4, JBLCHARGE4BLKAM, JBLCHARGE4BLU, JBLCHARGE4CASE, JBLCHARGE4GRNAM, JBLCHARGE4GRYAM, JBLCHARGE4PINKAM, JBLCHARGE4REDAM, JBLCHARGE4SANDAM, JBLCHARGE4SQUADAM, JBLCHARGE4TEAL, JBLCHARGE4TEALAM, JBLCHARGE4WHTAM, JBLCHARGE4YELAM, K951645, K951655, K951663, K951665, K951667, K951672, K951677
EAN Numbers: 0878269007265, 0878269007272
UPC Numbers: 878269007265, 878269007272
Model Numbers: ONEG2US1, ONEG2US1BLK
Physical Features
Dimensions
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Weight

3 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
Yes
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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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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
Yes
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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_group Number of Drivers To understand the inner-workings of a Bluetooth speaker, look first at the number and type of drivers. Drivers are the cones or horn-shaped objects inside the speaker box. The number of drivers tells ... Show more
1
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wifi_tethering Subwoofer Having a separate speaker driver dedicated to the lower frequency tones gives your speaker a more robust, rounded out sound. It allows the other drivers to focus on the sounds that they’re best equipp ... Show more
No
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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
30 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
60Hz–20kHz
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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
No
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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
No
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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
Yes
JBL Connect+
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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
Yes
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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
Additional Features Any other features that make this device unique
Auto-power off
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Accessories Chargers, cables, cases that come with the device
1 x Type C USB cable
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JBL Charge 4 is a very popular option in the middle of the bluetooth speakers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as UE Boom 3 or Anker Soundcore Motion Boom .

JBL Charge 4 was released in 2018. There are quite a few newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers

JBL Charge 4 is $20.04 cheaper than the average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).

Sonos One Gen 2 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Jabra Speak 710 or Positive Grid Spark Mini .

Sonos One Gen 2 is $106.41 more expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).

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