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JBL Charge 3

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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • The sound is well rounded with good balance
  • JBL Charge 3 is also waterproof
  • rugged design

Cons

  • the new model is about 20 percent larger and heavier
  • rubberised exterior will shrug off knocks and bumps
  • the mid-range feels distinctly cold

Key specs

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  • no
  • yes
  • 80 Ω
  • 20 h
  • 6000 mAh

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JBL Charge 3 - Pros & Cons

JBL Charge 3

Pros

  • The sound is well rounded with good balance
  • JBL Charge 3 is also waterproof
  • rugged design
  • the speaker travels extremely well
  • a fine feature set and very good sound quality
  • plenty of bass and the sound is crisp and clean
  • waterproof design
  • durable fabric and rugged housing
  • convenient portability and extended playback time
  • rubberized design makes the buttons easy to select and activate
  • build quality is good then the connection is amazing on this speaker

Cons

  • the new model is about 20 percent larger and heavier
  • rubberised exterior will shrug off knocks and bumps
  • the mid-range feels distinctly cold
  • it s only limited by funds and logistics
  • impacting high-frequency playback
  • radiators vibrate with bass-heavy tracks
  • Flip often lost the signal
  • the JBL Charge 3 has no issues with drive
  • there is no option to go back one track
  • find the Charge 3 available for a lower price
  • playback buttons are slightly raised out of the fabric along the top

JBL Charge 3 - Technical Overview

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IconPeak power
20 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
IconImpedance
80 Ω
Best:
Sony MS-410
Impedance: 30000 Ω
IconWeight
800 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g
IconPlayback time
20 h
Best:
Music Angel Mini Best Friendz
Playback time: 120 h

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JBL Charge 3 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels2.0
Low frequency65.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz
Peak power20.0 W
Impedance80.0 Ω
Number of drivers2
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Dimensions
Height3.48 in
Width8.39 in
Depth3.43 in
Weight28.22 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Memory card readerno
Speakerphoneyes
USB input portyes
Power bankyes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IPX7
Built-in microphoneyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Blue,Red
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Turquoise
Built-in displayyes
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Connectivity
USByes
USB version2.0
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
AUX inyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codecSBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version4.1
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
NFCyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
USB poweredyes
Electric (not USB)no
Battery typeLi-polymer
Playback time20.0 h
Battery capacity6000.0 mAh
Battery life (max)12.0 h

JBL Charge 3 - Q&A (5)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I Use JBL Charge 3 While Charging?
    hue
    over 1 year ago
    Sure! You can use the JBL Charge 3 speaker while charging, but please don't use a low-powered or bad adapter.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How many hours does the JBL Charge 3 battery last?
    laverne
    over 1 year ago
    The JBL Charge 3 has a 20-hour battery life.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why is my JBL Charge 3 not working?
    trent
    over 1 year ago
    If your JBL Charge 3 speaker will not turn on, make sure that it is charged. If it is fully charged and still will not turn on, the speaker's power button mechanism may be worn out or broken.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What are the buttons on my JBL Charge 3 speaker?
    glenn_mohr
    over 1 year ago
    JBL Charge 3 speaker has a power button, Bluetooth connect button, volume buttons, and a pause/play button.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How can I make my JBL Charge 3 sound better?
    alden
    over 1 year ago
    Try resetting the JBL Charge 3 speaker by turning on the device and pressing and holding the “volume up” and “play/pause” buttons until the power button glows.
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JBL Charge 3 JBL - Editorial Reviews (44)

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JBL Charge 3 JBL Charge 3 review: Is this the ultimate festival speaker?
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Alphr
Published: 13.06.2016
JBL Charge 3 review: Is this the ultimate festival speaker?
4.0

It’s approaching festival time in the UK, which is usually the signal for the heavens to open and for live music lovers to get muddy. It’s also the time of year that technology journalists across the land are

JBL Charge 3 JBL Charge 3 Portable Wireless Speaker Review
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Gadgetmac
Published: 26.05.2016
JBL Charge 3 Portable Wireless Speaker Review

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 its latest generation of its most successful

JBL Charge 3 JBL Charge 3 Bluetooth speaker review: Play all day, play all night
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Good Gear Guide
Published: 27.06.2016
JBL Charge 3 Bluetooth speaker review: Play all day, play all night

JBL's Charge 3 Bluetooth speaker can run for an astounding 20 hours between charges. Party hardy folks!

JBL Charge 3 JBL Charge 3 Review: Waterproof with great sound & speakerphone » EFTM
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eftm.com.au
Published: 27.01.2017
JBL Charge 3 Review: Waterproof with great sound & speakerphone » EFTM

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, Grey, Black, Red, Teal) and packs a […]

JBL Charge 3 Review: JBL’s portable speaker line (OnBeat Micro, Flip, Charge) begs the question: Lightning dock or Bluetooth speaker?
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9to5Mac
Published: 27.04.2013
Review: JBL’s portable speaker line (OnBeat Micro, Flip, Charge) begs the question: Lightning dock or Bluetooth speaker?

JBL’s $99 Flip, $99 OnBeat Lightning Dock and $149 Charge When we did our Best Bluetooth speaker mega-review (TL;DR: Overall Winner, Best Value, Best Sound, Best Portable/Sound, Apps/Updates, more) a few weeks ago, we neglected to test JBL’s very capable ($99 Flip) and $149 Charge; something our commenters immediately questioned. Not even a day after the review went up, JBL sent us a box […]

JBL Charge 3 The JBL Charge Kicks The Jambox's Teeth In [Review] | Cult of Mac
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Cult of Mac
Published: 15.04.2013
The JBL Charge Kicks The Jambox's Teeth In [Review] | Cult of Mac

We've reviewed a lot of Bluetooth speakers here at Cult of Mac, and yet to this day, the easiest one to recommend is still the speaker that launched the

JBL Charge 3 The JBL Charge 3 can drop the bass, but won't wow you when the party's over
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Mashable
Published: 16.07.2018
The JBL Charge 3 can drop the bass, but won't wow you when the party's over
3.5

This one's for parties only.

JBL Charge 3 JBL Charge Portable Wireless Speakers Review
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PinoyTechBlog
Published: 29.10.2013
JBL Charge Portable Wireless Speakers Review

JBL has a wide-array of portable speakers in their arsenal. Here we have the JBL…

JBL Charge 3 JBL Charge portable Bluetooth speaker review: Jolt of sound with a dash of power
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CNET
Published: 17.05.2013
JBL Charge portable Bluetooth speaker review: Jolt of sound with a dash of power
4.0

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.

JBL Charge 3 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 17.12.2013
Home review
4.0

While we’d love deeper bass, the punchy detail, portable design and good price makes this wireless speaker a worthwhile contender

JBL Charge 3 Review: JBL Charge 3 Bluetooth Speaker
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Android Headlines
Published: 12.08.2016
Review: JBL Charge 3 Bluetooth Speaker

JBL is no stranger to the speaker market and equally so, no stranger to the Bluetooth speaker market. In fact, regardless of your Bluetooth speaker

JBL Charge 3 JBL Charge 3 Review
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TechGearLab
Published: 05.04.2017
JBL Charge 3 Review
4.0

The JBL Charge 3 is a powerhouse. It delivered close to the loudest volume and the boomiest bass in our testing. However, that bass also tended to make...

JBL Charge 3 The 10 Best Speakers
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Lifewire
The 10 Best Speakers

Great speakers blast a large range of frequencies. We reviewed the top Bluetooth, budget, bookshelf, and more to help you have a perfect audio setup.

JBL Charge 3 JBL Charge 3 review: A Bluetooth speaker that's worth every penny
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Techaeris
Published: 14.09.2016
JBL Charge 3 review: A Bluetooth speaker that's worth every penny
2.5

Bluetooth speakers pretty much rain in our offices, I mean literally pour out of the ceiling. We’ve done so many Bluetooth speaker reviews we could probably do sound for a The Rolling Stones concert with all these speakers. As we’ve been doing these reviews we’ve learned that each speaker has a different level of sound and quality, […]

JBL Charge 3 JBL Charge 3 Review: 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back
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Tom's Guide
Published: 05.07.2016
JBL Charge 3 Review: 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back
4.0

Buy the JBL Charge 3 if you want a dependable $150 Bluetooth speaker with sound quality comparable to its $200 rivals. If you own a JBL Charge 2+, however, there's no need to upgrade.

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