Testseek.co.uk have collected 89 expert reviews of the JBL Charge 3 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for JBL Charge 3 bluetooth portable speaker.
June 2016
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The editors liked
The JBL Charge 3 offers excellent sound for the price. The addition of waterproofing makes it a Bluetooth speaker you can take just about anywhere… as long as you don't mind lugging its extra weight around. It's also nice knowing you can use the speaker
The JBL Charge 3 is a well-designed
Fully waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker that features good battery life and doubles as an external charger for your portable devices. It also has built-in speakerphone capabilities
And plays loudly with strong bas
Built to handle life outdoors
Clear and powerful sound
Charges to other devices
Kicking bass response
Water
Proof
Gets loud
Charges your device
Sturdy build
Weighty sound
Decent waterproofing
Doubles as a portable charger
Impressive build
Clever design
Useful features
Solid
Weighty and punchy sound
Balanced presentation
The editors didn't like
The Charge 3 is a big speaker that'll weigh down your backpack. It being waterproof is nice
But it definitely comes at the cost of impacting high-frequency playback. And while its exposed woofers look cool
They may not survive a longer drop or a run-in
While it plays louder than the JBL Charge 2+ it doesn't sound as good
Abstract: The king of affordably priced portable Bluetooth speakers has returned. And it's bigger, better and more powerful than before. JBL has for a long time been the best at making portable speakers that were unbeatable. It's now about to retake that title with...
As a whole, the JBL Charge 3 has great audio quality and nicely laid out features to boot. It packs a heavy punch and plays music tracks loud and distortion-free. As JBL consistently improves is Charge line, its latest iteration just shows how the manufac...
Abstract: We may be well into Summer but that doesn't mean it's going to cool down all of a sudden any time soon – JBL have released their new Charge 3 Bluetooth speaker in Australia and it's perfect for the Aussie summer.The Charge 3 comes in five colours (Blue, G...
Kicking bass response, Waterproof, Gets loud, Charges your device
Muted highs, Big and heavy, Exposed woofers
Despite a bit of extra weight, the JBL Charge 3 is a Bluetooth speaker you can take anywhere – including your backyard pool thanks to its new waterproof exterior. And while it falters on the high notes, overall the Charge 3 strikes a great balance between...
The Charge 3 is one of, if not the longest-lasting outdoor Bluetooth speakers you can buy. And despite my petty delving into audiophile sound concepts, many users love the sound of JBL. Bless em'. If that's you, take a listen to this one. You'll love it a...
The JBL Charge 3 is a well-designed, fully waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker that features good battery life and doubles as an external charger for your portable devices. It also has built-in speakerphone capabilities, and plays loudly with strong bas
While it plays louder than the JBL Charge 2+ it doesn't sound as good
The JBL Charge 3 is larger than its predecessor, fully waterproof, and plays louder -- but it should sound a little better...
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Published: 2016-06-27, Author: Jon , review by: pcworld.co.nz
The Charge 3 is one of, if not the longest-lasting outdoor Bluetooth speakers you can buy. And despite my petty delving into audiophile sound concepts, many users love the sound of JBL. Bless em'. If that's you, take a listen to this one. You'll love it a...
Published: 2016-07-12, Author: Tim , review by: in.pcmag.com
Powerful audio performance with solid bass response and well-defined highs, Water-resistant design, Speakerphone functionality, Can charge mobile devices
Cannot backward navigate tracks, A bit bulky, Light on accessories
The JBL Charge 3 is an outdoor-friendly portable Bluetooth speaker that packs a considerable bass punch for its size and price...
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