Name: Charge 3
Brand: JBL
SKU: 31601
Rating: 3.9 (75 reviews)

JBL Charge 3 - Pros & Cons

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
delivers an impressive 20 hours of battery life and also has speakerphone capabilities
delivers better features and sound quality
The new design looks more modern and feels more comfortable in your hand
attractive new appearance
better water resistance and more battery life
enhanced battery life
a design upgrade
and durable exterior
Charge 3 can easily fit in any bag and makes for a perfect travel companion
Charge 3 is still a great value for its money
It can play everything loud and clear without any hint of distortion
quality of its audio and the richness of its bass response
improved and impressive model yet
it sounds punchy and relatively clear for a speaker that is fully waterproof
great 360 degree sound plus a waterproof design
It fits nicely with the manufacturer's current portable speaker line
These buttons are smoothly aligned with the rest of the speaker's exterior
products are affordable and with fantastic sound quality
the speaker is capable of holding on its own in long journeys
the SPBT1031 is versatile as it gets
pairing is seamless and quick
Consistent with most of the JBL range
The compact size and top carry handle make it easy to transport
impressive sound quality
JBL Charge 4 is the perfect desk companion
compact size and accompanying shoulder strap make it
very solid speaker which is easily able to establish and maintain a connection with a Bluetooth streaming device
this speaker sounds excellent
Everything about this speaker is rich and clear
simplicity
rugged build
and satisfactory sound
beefy sound
great build quality and good looks
powerful sound and full support for countless streaming apps
sound here is amazing
the JBL Charge feels very solid
Sonically the JBL Charge is very impressive
the bass is fine and the highs are okay
the volume can reach incredible heights without distortion
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
make great sound equipment and has for a long time
the Flip allows you to make speakerphone calls and does a great job
constructed in sturdy rubberized plastic that feels solid and well-made
JBL Charge s design is very playful and colorful
the Charge sounded pretty good
excellent Bluetooth performance and a healthy serving of bass
decent clarity and some punch to their bass
unflappable exterior shell
sporty design
and vigorous display of power
better battery life and a more durable plastic shell
concise
detailed sound signature
punchy detail
portable design and good price
compact and sturdy build make
attractive build and lively sound
Powerful audio performance with solid bass response and well-defined highs
tonal representation is much more accurate
Bluetooth speaker that is refreshingly simple
Portable
waterproof
great connectivity
solid sound quality and a great experience
solid battery life and ability to charge empty devices
the Charge 3 actually works better in open outdoor areas
works well indoors with call recipients reporting good quality
JBL Charge 3 has a good enough basic sound
either Android or iOS devices was very straightforward
well-designed and relatively affordable product
JBL Charge 3 is a very competent party speaker
device that works well as a party speaker and looks the part
durable fabric face looks nice and can withstand a round or
JBL Charge 3 performs admirably as a Bluetooth speaker and charging station
powerful battery allows you to listen to crisp music for up to 20 hours without charging
this is waterproof and it looks durable
quality
durability
and incredible sound
the perfect size for traveling and fits into a backpack with ease
this one is waterproof
it is waterproof
powerful built-in speakers and up to 15 hours of battery life
sound quality is superb as well you can crank up the volume
sound quality and pricing makes
portability is more your style
very portable and easy to carry around
Loud and battery life is good
a fairly powerful speaker and is definitely useful in a party
clear sound Easy to connect to devices Solid build quality
Great build quality and excellent sound
Great sound
great quality
love
Very sturdy and easy to hold and carry around
speaker was easy to connect to their devices
Great battery life and the bonus of being waterproof
good volume and surprisingly good low end
keeps the speaker more clean and prevents it from rolling away
Great sound quality
impressive battery life
rich
well-balanced audio
JBL Charge 3 is a sturdy speaker
a balanced mid-range that can accurately reproduce vocals and lead instruments
has customizable RGB lights and a unique transparent design
balanced mid-range that ensures vocals and lead instruments sound clear
mid-range is well-balanced
better-built speaker with longer battery life
fairly small and lightweight build
It also has a better soundstage performance
excellent directivity resulting in a wide and natural-sounding soundstage
Its materials feel pretty solid and sturdy
low latency with iOS and Android devices makes

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
small indicator lights
JBL Flip 4 can be submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes
it is not compatible with either of the previous Charge speakers
three out of five lights left on the battery indicator
wavy end cap design that allows sound to pass when placed on end
a flat spot on an otherwise cylindrical design
no need to upgrade
doesn t do a whole lot without a second compatible speaker
thick rubbery flap is on the back
the higher frequencies seem a little attenuated when standing on end
high frequencies feel a little overwhelmed by the power of the bottom end
it was particularly difficult to drain the battery out completely
verges on being too bass-heavy
the output is just not as balanced as it could be
it still lacks a skip button
JBL Charge 3 is slightly skewed in the bottom region
Lithium-ion Polymer
soft plastic and are raised slightly just above the unit
no option for playing back the previous track
the volume will drastically decrease
the sound quality will leave a lot to be desired
bass also tended to make songs sound muffled and bottom heavy
quite heavy and bulky
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
Bulky and heavy are accurate descriptors
too much heavier than a lot of the other speakers we tested
stagnant the Bluetooth speaker market has become
low end isn t muddy or boomy
Boom 3 can lack the detail and sharpness of some competitors
it falls short in battery performance
slightly less compression than the Beats at max volume
lower-end seems to be lacking
the speakers itself only fire in limited directions
you a clunky AC power adapter
lack of USB charging capabilities and bass presence were
inconveniences and treble-heavy sound signature
The Charge is noticeably larger
size
you also lose a lot in audio quality
lack of tonal quality in a voice
The Charge is definitely missing fidelity
it doesn't offer a lot in the way of audio quality
the record sounded indistinct
lacking its old-timey twang
battery lasts about half as long as the 8-10 hour long USB-charged Logitech
the Charge's battery was depleted
There s no speakerphone on the JBL Charge
the USB port cannot function as an audio input
lacking in most small docks
playback fidelity was limited
not using the USB port
The speaker has only a few buttons on it
lack of speakerphone capabilities
the Charge has no speakerphone capabilities
handle big bass without distorting
No speaker-phone capabilities
this little cylinder is badass
mediocre 6-hour rechargeable battery life
the guitar bore a crinkled crunch at the attack
mini-USB cable with DC adapter
A speakerphone feature is conspicuously absent here
The speakers are simply too close together
it tiring on the ears
inconspicuous USB port
it weighs down bags and is a bit more of a pain to tote around
More Cannot backward navigate tracks
Cannot backward navigate tracks
glowing white power button on this Charge JBL 3 speaker
the speaker is standing by but not currently paired
two bass radiators at each end of the Charge 3 cylinder
the speaker starts to distort in the higher frequencies
Sound can distort
technical issues when connecting to other speakers
a shorter charging time - four and a half hours is pretty steep
not as accurate as something like the RIVA Arena
you can no longer connect to other regular JBL Connect speakers
The sound doesn t get as lost and extends further
There are no basic equalizer settings you can adjust
The cylindrical shape is no longer a hard-shell design
Toy trends change every year
no way to go backward
awkward spots
There are a lot of dots on that pedestal
fake verified posts got way worse for Twitter
JBL Charge 3 5V 2
The speaker is not tiny
nor is it huge
Ã¢ÂÂA little bit louder than I expectedÃ¢ÂÂ
sound quality was inferior to other similar products
Noise and Echo-Cancelling Speakerphone 4
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
outdated MicroUSB port and flat mids
mids were a bit flat
Its a bit heavy for the back pack
JBL don't allow an upgrade to the newer party boost software surely
the bass is starting to reverberate a bussing sound
it struggles to produce low-bass
it lacks the deep thump and rumble in low-bass
higher-pitched voices and instruments can sound a bit dull and veiled at times
no prompt for reaching the minimum volume

JBL Charge 3 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Peak power	20 W Best: Devialet Phantom Peak power: 4500 W
Impedance	80 Ω Best: Sony MS-410 Impedance: 30000 Ω
Weight	800 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g
Playback time	20 h Best: Music Angel Mini Best Friendz Playback time: 120 h

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JBL Charge 3 - Full Specifications

Channels	2.0
Low frequency	65.0 Hz
High frequency	20.0 kHz
Peak power	20.0 W
Impedance	80.0 Ω
Number of drivers	2

Height	3.48 in
Width	8.39 in
Depth	3.43 in
Weight	28.22 oz

Docking station for mobile/Tablet	no
Radio receiver	no
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)	no
Memory card reader	no
Speakerphone	yes
USB input port	yes
Power bank	yes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)	IPX7
Built-in microphone	yes

Colour of product	Black Blue Blue,Red Green Grey Red Turquoise
Built-in display	yes

USB	yes
USB version	2.0
Type of USB connector	Micro-USB
AUX in	yes
Source of connection	iOS App Android App Windows Phone App Mac App PC App Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Support	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth codec	SBC
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP HFP HSP
Bluetooth version	4.1
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)	1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no
NFC	yes

Battery operated	yes
USB powered	yes
Electric (not USB)	no
Battery type	Li-polymer
Playback time	20.0 h
Battery capacity	6000.0 mAh
Battery life (max)	12.0 h

JBL Charge 3 - Q&A (5)

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Productz
6 months ago
Can I Use JBL Charge 3 While Charging?
hue
6 months 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
6 months ago
How many hours does the JBL Charge 3 battery last?
laverne
6 months ago
The JBL Charge 3 has a 20-hour battery life.
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Productz
6 months ago
Why is my JBL Charge 3 not working?
trent
6 months 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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Productz
6 months ago
What are the buttons on my JBL Charge 3 speaker?
glenn_mohr
6 months ago
JBL Charge 3 speaker has a power button, Bluetooth connect button, volume buttons, and a pause/play button.
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Productz
6 months ago
How can I make my JBL Charge 3 sound better?
alden
6 months 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)

3.9

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JBL Charge 3 JBL Charge 3 review: Is this the ultimate festival speaker?

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

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

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

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?

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 […]

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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JBL Charge 3 JBL Charge 3 review: A Bluetooth speaker that's worth every penny

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

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.