JBL Charge

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May, 2026

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3245 reviews of JBL Charge. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and price. The size and usability also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the JBL Charge is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for JBL Charge

alaTest has collected and analyzed 196 user reviews of JBL Charge from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the design and price are overall positive. The usability and size also get good opinions.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2026

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Amazon.com review summary for JBL Charge

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2195 user reviews of JBL Charge from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and price. The size and usability are also appreciated. There are some critical reviews about the connectivity.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2026

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Amazon.ca review summary for JBL Charge

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 user reviews of JBL Charge from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Opinions about the bass quality and size are generally positive. The usability and price also get good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

May, 2026

Expert review by : Simon Cohen (digitaltrends.com)

JBL Charge 6 review: Why a simple strap makes it the perfect portable speaker

JBL's Charge series of portable has been a perennial favorite for those who want powerful tunes to go. It's easy to see why. With a rugged build, a big battery that can also be used to charge your other devices, and enough volume to power a mid-size...

Rugged and waterproof ; Powerful for its size ; Convenient multipurpose strap ; Excellent battery life ; USB Audio

No speakerphone function ; No aux input ; Over-emphasized highs

“More powerful and portable than ever, the Charge 6 makes a great music companion.”

Apr, 2025

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JBL Charge 6 Review: Loud, Rugged, and Ready to Hit the Road

The JBL Charge 6 Bluetooth speaker offers plenty of upgrades over the Charge 5, is fully waterproof, and is a surprisingly potent speaker for its size, making it perfect for poolside fun.

Jul, 2025

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Expert review by : Antonio G. Di Benedetto (theverge.com)

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are $50 off for the best noise cancellation around

There are two flavors of JBL Bluetooth speakers on sale right now, allowing you to prepare for those spring and summer parties. The beefy and bassy JBL Charge 5 is on sale for about $139.95 ($40 off) at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and JBL, while the...

big bass-filled sound; hearty battery life of up to 20 hours; allows you to siphon some of that off to charge your phone; waterproof

toting around a larger speaker

Mar, 2023

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Review: JBL Charge

JBL's latest portable Bluetooth speaker is small, but has a huge battery that lasts 12 hours and can charge your phone. Unfortunately, it doesn't offer...

Comes in black, green or blue. Battery lasts 12 hours. Charges your phone. More affordable than similar-size Bluetooth speakers. Small, easy to carry

Sound quality can’t match that of the competition

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

JBL Charge

The JBL Charge is a decent portable Bluetooth speaker priced like a very good one.

Solid audio performance at moderate volumes, with rich lows and clear mids and highs. Easily portable.

Distorts at high volumes on tracks with deep bass. Slightly overpriced.

Basically, the Charge sounds like a $100 speaker—and if that were the actual price, it would have a higher rating. Bass lovers will need to spend a little more money for wireless speakers that can convey lows with any real sense of power—the Bose...

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

JBL's Charge delivers a jolt of sound -- and power

The Charge is a nice compromise for those who want a better sounding portable Bluetooth speaker but don't want to make the jump to the Jawbone Big Jambox or Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile Speaker II.

The ; is a compact portable Bluetooth speaker that sounds very good for its size and is designed to be used horizontally or vertically. It also has a built-in USB port that allows you to use the speaker's built-in 6,000mAh lithium ion battery to charge...

No speaker-phone capabilities; can't handle heavy bass at higher volumes without distorting.

The JBL Charge is a nice compromise for those who want a better-sounding portable wireless speaker but don't want to make the jump -- both in terms of size and price -- to something like the Jawbone Big Jambox or Bose SoundLink.

May, 2013

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

JBL Charge portable Bluetooth speaker review

Following up on its well-received $99 Flip and $59 Micro Wireless , JBL has expanded its portable Bluetooth speaker line with the $149 Charge. The newer model is bigger than the Flip but is still relatively compact and represents a nice compromise for...

The JBL Charge is a compact portable Bluetooth speaker that sounds very good for its size and is designed to be used horizontally or vertically. It also has a built-in USB port that allows you to use the speaker's built-in 6,000mAh lithium ion battery...

No speaker-phone capabilities; can't handle heavy bass at higher volumes without distorting.

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Stephen Eldon Kerr (rtings.com)

JBL Charge 6: Lab Tested - RTINGS.com

The JBL Charge 6 is very good for use outdoors. It's easy to carry, built to withstand dust and water with its IP68 rating, and has an excellent battery life of around 14 hours (or 19 hours with Playtime Boost activated). Since it's a small speaker, it...

Can connect to two devices simultaneously, ip68 rating means it'll survive a drop in the pool, highly portable, speaker can act as a battery pack

Downmixes stereo audio to mono, compresses your audio at max volume

May, 2025

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Expert review by : Christopher Steward (rtings.com)

JBL Charge 5: Lab Tested - RTINGS.com

The JBL Charge 5 is alright for music. Thanks to its balanced mids, it reproduces voices and lead instruments with clarity and detail. As a result, it's suitable for listening to many different genres, and its graphic EQ allows you to switch up its...

Fantastic battery life, balanced mid-range

Requires two units for stereo sound, compression artifacts at max volume

May, 2021

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Expert review by : YugaTech (yugatech.com)

JBL Charge Review

At a price of Php7,995 , you can get the JBL Charge both as an amazing set of speakers and as a charger for your portable devices. It's something light enough for you to bring along with, and it's extremely loud with the quality being impressive. While...

May, 2014

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