JBL Charge 4

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers / Portable

A JBL wireless Bluetooth portable speaker system.

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How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Sound quality

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Sound quality: JBL's Charge 4 had Good overall sound quality. Bass has good impact, but is a bit boomy, and deep bass is lacking. Midrange is somewhat hazy and grainy. Treble is smeared and somewhat subdued, upper treble is muted. Does a so-so job of recovering room ambience, sounds a somewhat congested, and lacks fine detail. No significant difference between Bluetooth and wired sound quality. Provides a decent volume level in a small to medium sized room. When two units are used as a stereo pair sound remains somewhat hazy and congested, it can get louder, bass is pronounced but since two separate speakers are used the sound stage can be made wider depending on placement and room ambience improves to decent, sound quality remains good.

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A JBL wireless Bluetooth portable speaker system. In our tests the sound quality, and the versatility of provided features are assessed.

Features & Specs

Features

IP rating

Claimed battery life (hrs.)

Adjustable tone settings

Wireless stereo pairing

Yes

Speaker phone w/built-in mic

Optional multi-room sharing

Remote

Power source

Battery/AC

Updatable software/firmware

Yes

Warranty (mos.): parts/labor

12/12

Other features

Claims IPX7 rating. Can be stereo paired with a second unit. Lacks an AC Adapter.

Included accessories

Quick Start Guide, Micro USB cable,

Specs

Wireless type

Bluetooth

Audio format

Stereo

Height (in.)

Width (in.)

Depth (in.)

Weight (lbs.)

2.1

Connections

Stereo analog audio input

Yes

Optical digital audio input

Headphone jack

Active subwoofer pre-amp out

Other connections

USB C port.

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JBL Charge 4

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