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Charge 4
The JBL Charge 4 is a stereo speaker designed for portable use. It can stream music or audio using Bluetooth, and is powered via AC plug or rechargeable battery.
Description
The JBL Charge 4 is a stereo speaker designed for portable use. It can stream music or audio using Bluetooth, and is powered via AC plug or rechargeable battery.

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Sound quality
 /  5
Ease of use
 /  5
Versatility
 /  5

Detailed Test Results

Sound Quality: Overall, we found the speaker delivers middling sound quality. Expect some distortions or other audio issues. The bass, which covers instruments such as bass drums, bass guitars, or stand-up bass, has good impact but deep bass is lacking, and it is a bit boomy. Midrange, such as guitars, horns, and voices from music or podcasts, is somewhat grainy, hazy, congested. Treble, which may include cymbals or the upper range of violins, is smeared, somewhat subdued. Does a so-so job of recovering room ambience. The soundfield extends a bit above, and not much to the sides of the speakers, and while individual instruments and voices are identifiable, they only have a two dimensional quality. Volume is enough to fill a small to medium sized room. If you choose to pair this speaker with another, the stereo set can be placed to provide better separation than other models.

Ease of Use: The speaker has some features or accessories that add convenience during daily operation. Shortcut buttons on the console include: volume. Its rating of IPX7 has no protection from dust and objects, but has protection against immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.

Versatility: It has many features users typically want and need. You can connect wirelessly to this speaker via a direct Bluetooth connection. Connection ports on this speaker includes a 3.5mm input, as well as: usb c port. If you have two of these speakers, you can use TWS to pair them for a wider stereo experience. There are no tone control or EQ settings for customizing your listening experience. There is no speakerphone functionality nor built-in microphone.

About

The Charge 4 from JBL is a stereo speaker designed for portable use. It can stream music or audio via a direct Bluetooth connection. This speaker is powered via AC plug or rechargeable battery. Battery life is claimed to last for up to 20 hours. Charge time is claimed to be as low as 5.5 hours. It includes a single speaker, but you can optionally pair this with another of the same model for a wider stereo experience. Additional accessories include: Quick Start Guide, Micro USB cable.

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