Testseek.co.uk have collected 60 expert reviews of the JBL Link 20 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for JBL Link 20 bluetooth portable speaker.
December 2017
(85%)
60 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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(86%)
365 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Fully portable
Has Bluetooth as well as Google Home
Good mic array
Full sound
Slick portable design
Multi-room smarts
The Google Assistant-enabled JBL Link 20 has Google Chromecast built in and can be linked to other Link and Chromecast speakers to create a multiroom set-up. It delivers strong sound for a portable speaker
Is fully waterproof
And has both Wi-Fi and Blue
Good sound quality
Google Assistant
24-bit/96kHz streaming
IPX7 waterproofing
Google Assistant built-in
The editors didn't like
Not as dynamic of exciting sounding as the best
Constrained soundstage
No aux input
Google Assistant will need a solid connection
Slow start-up time
Some distortion at higher volumes
Sound quality could be more nuanced and authoratitive
Good sound quality, Google Assistant, 24-bit/96kHz streaming, IPX7 waterproofing,
Sound quality could be more nuanced and authoratitive, Google Assistant needs wi-fi connection, No 3.5mm input,
The Link 20 is a fine jack-of-all-trades speaker. Its portability, Google Assistant, and above-average sound quality mean that for those who want to play their music with minimal fuss, JBL has provided an easy solution.It's not going to be a chart-topper...
Published: 2018-02-14, Author: David , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Google Assistant-enabled JBL Link 20 has Google Chromecast built in and can be linked to other Link and Chromecast speakers to create a multiroom set-up. It delivers strong sound for a portable speaker, is fully waterproof, and has both Wi-Fi and Blue
Slow start-up time; some distortion at higher volumes
Among the handful of voice-enabled portable Wi-Fi speakers out there, the JBL Link 20 is arguably the best for the money...
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Published: 2017-12-15, Author: Andrew , review by: techradar.com
Fully portable, Has Bluetooth as well as Google Home, Good mic array, Full sound
Not as dynamic of exciting sounding as the best, Constrained soundstage, No aux input
The JBL Link 20 is a wireless speaker that flips with a button press between roles as a smart home unit and a portable Bluetooth music unit you can take anywhere. It's tough, water resistant, and has microphones sensitive enough to let you talk to it casu...
With powerful performance, portability and connected smarts, the JBL Link 20 is looking like a solid entry into the growing Google Assistant speaker space...
Abstract: Volume controls are conveniently placed on the top, along with a Google button that activates the voice assistant, so you're not constantly shouting “Hey, Google.” One great thing about this system - the Assistant will activate by either “OK, Google” or “...
Published: 2019-04-16, Author: Adam , review by: soundguys.com
IPX7 build, Good battery life, Microphones do a decent job picking up voices, Chromecast builtin and Bluetooth 4.2, Ability to group together with other Google Home speakers, Price
Low end response, Charges via microUSB, Battery life, No high quality Bluetooth codecs
If you're looking to get your first smart speaker or want to add one to your existing setup, the JBL Link 20 is an affordable option that offers a surprising bang for your buck. Especially considering that you can just pick it up and take it with you on y...
Published: 2019-01-07, Author: Jared , review by: talkandroid.com
Abstract: JBL is a well-known audio and speaker company and they've always made some of the most popular Bluetooth speakers and accessories for smartphones and mobile devices. So when Google Assistant became available for portable speakers, JBL crafted up a brand...
Published: 2018-08-24, Author: Roger , review by: appleinsider.com
I never thought I'd be saying this, but I think I'd rather have the Link 20 than the One or a HomePod. It's a question of convenience, since sharp sound and automatic room-tuning functions are all well and good, but hardly matter if you can't play what y...
