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JBL Charge vs JBL Pulse

2.91 in
6.89 in
JBL Charge Wireless Speaker
JBL Charge
3.78 in
8.15 in
JBL Pulse Wireless Speaker
JBL Pulse
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
29
4.0 out of 5
15 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
20 %
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3.6 out of 5
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4 stars
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User rating
40
3.8 out of 5
40 user ratings
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22 %
4 stars
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3 stars
37 %
2 stars
2 %
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4.1 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
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Full Comparison

Sound

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
JBL PulseJBL Pulse
Channels1.01.0
Low frequency150.0 Hz105.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz20.0 kHz
Peak power10.0 W12.0 W
Number of drivers22

Design

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
JBL PulseJBL Pulse
Colour of product
  • Black,Grey
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Grey
Black
Built-in displaynoyes

Dimensions

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
JBL PulseJBL Pulse
Height6.89 in8.15 in
Width2.91 in3.78 in
Depth2.91 in3.78 in
Weight38.08 oz44.45 oz

Connectivity

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
JBL PulseJBL Pulse
USByesyes
Type of USB connector
USB
USB
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
Aptx Supportnono
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth profileA2DP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Micro-USB
  • 3.5mm
  • Micro-USB
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Features

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
JBL PulseJBL Pulse
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono

Power

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
JBL PulseJBL Pulse
Battery operatedyesyes
USB poweredyesyes
Electric (not USB)nono
Battery typeLi-IonLi-polymer
Playback time12.0 h12.0 h
Battery capacity6000.0 mAh4000.0 mAh
Battery life (max)12.0 h5.0 h

Pros & Cons

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