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JBL Pulse 2

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4.1
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User ratings:
43
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43 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
14
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4.2 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
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Pros

  • the light show is fun to watch and play with
  • quick and easy
  • it worked quite well

Cons

  • slide a little to the lower side and
  • heavy distortions in the song kicked-in
  • the upper mids sound a bit flat

Key specs

  • yes
  • no
  • yes
  • 16 W
  • 10 h
  • 6000 mAh

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JBL Pulse 2 - Pros & Cons

JBL Pulse 2

Pros

  • the light show is fun to watch and play with
  • quick and easy
  • it worked quite well
  • it looks great
  • has a sturdy build and is splashproof
  • The guitar sounded very clean and up to par with Ed
  • JBL Pulse 2 sounds good
  • It has a solid build
  • audio quality of Pulse 2 is excellent
  • the speaker sounded fantastic
  • Audio quality for a portable Bluetooth speaker is absolutely stunning

Cons

  • slide a little to the lower side and
  • heavy distortions in the song kicked-in
  • the upper mids sound a bit flat
  • with a USB cable and a wall power adapter
  • Digital signal processing is not for everyone
  • given too much bass boosting can sound comically unnatural
  • it also thins out the mix slightly
  • flashy light show it displays
  • the app would just crash or not start
  • The fluorescent orange cable is a little short for my liking
  • this product is quite heavy

JBL Pulse 2 - Technical Overview

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IconPeak power
16 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
IconWeight
780.18 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g
IconPlayback time
10 h
Best:
Music Angel Mini Best Friendz
Playback time: 120 h

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JBL Pulse 2 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels1.0
Low frequency85.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz
RMS16.0 W
Peak power16.0 W
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Dimensions
Height7.24 in
Width3.31 in
Depth3.31 in
Weight27.52 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Speakerphoneyes
USB input portyes
Water resistantyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
  • Black,Multicolor
  • Grey
  • Silver
  • Wenge
Built-in displayyes
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Connectivity
USByes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codec
  • aptX
  • SBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Micro-USB
Bluetooth version4.2
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-Ion
Playback time10.0 h
Battery capacity6000.0 mAh

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JBL Pulse 2 JBL - Editorial Reviews (14)

4.2
Based on 14 reviews
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JBL Pulse 2 [Review] JBL Pulse 2 speaker - The portable light show | Page 2 of 2 | Hitech Century
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Hitech Century
Published: 25.07.2016
[Review] JBL Pulse 2 speaker - The portable light show | Page 2 of 2 | Hitech Century

It’s a bit on the pricey side but this portable speaker delivers plenty of aural punch with good battery life and a funky light show in the bargain too

JBL Pulse 2 JBL Charge 4 review
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whathifi
Published: 23.07.2019
JBL Charge 4 review
5.0

A fun and bubbly Bluetooth speaker with a serious sound

JBL Pulse 2 JBL Pulse 3 Review
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Lifewire
Published: 12.10.2020
JBL Pulse 3 Review
4.1

The sound, battery life, and build quality of the JBL Pulse 3 won’t blow your socks off, but they won’t disappoint either. The ridiculously customizable light show was the life of the party during my 30 hours of testing.

JBL Pulse 2 JBL Pulse 4 review
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TechRadar
Published: 23.10.2019
JBL Pulse 4 review
3.5

JBL's light up Bluetooth speaker has a new look but ditches two key features

JBL Pulse 2 JBL Pulse 2 review | | Resource Centre by Reliance Digital
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JBL Pulse 2 review | | Resource Centre by Reliance Digital

Find out if the stylish colorful JBL Flip 2 portable speaker has an exceptional good speaker performance or is it just an eye-candy?

JBL Pulse 2 JBL Pulse 2 review: A vibrant, excellent sounding portable bBluetooth speaker
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Techaeris
Published: 15.01.2016
JBL Pulse 2 review: A vibrant, excellent sounding portable bBluetooth speaker

Our JBL Pulse 2 review takes a look at a portable splashproof Bluetooth speaker which also includes an interactive light show that brings your music to life.

JBL Pulse 2 JBL Pulse 4 Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 19.02.2021
JBL Pulse 4 Review
3.5

The JBL Pulse 4 is a small and portable speaker with a unique design. It has customizable RGB lights around the speaker's body, as well as a transparent plastic ...

JBL Pulse 2 A great-sounding Bluetooth speaker that really lights up a room
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CNET
Published: 18.02.2016
A great-sounding Bluetooth speaker that really lights up a room

JBL has improved both both LED light show and sound in the Pulse 2, making this flashy Bluetooth speaker a stand-out product in a crowded market.

JBL Pulse 2 JBL Pulse 2 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 15.12.2015
JBL Pulse 2 Review
4.0

The JBL Pulse 2 separates itself from the crowded portable Bluetooth speaker field with a dazzling LED light show, and it also provides a solid audio experience.

JBL Pulse 2 JBL Pulse 2 Bluetooth Speaker - Tech Review | Busted Wallet
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Busted Wallet
Published: 11.04.2016
JBL Pulse 2 Bluetooth Speaker - Tech Review | Busted Wallet
4.5

If you’re not familiar with the original JBL Pulse, check out our original review, though it’s by no means a prerequisite for enjoying the JBL Pulse 2.

JBL Pulse 2 JBL Pulse 3 review: Still fun, still a killer speaker
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SoundGuys
Published: 05.08.2021
JBL Pulse 3 review: Still fun, still a killer speaker

The JBL Pulse 3 isnt' the best speaker that the company offers, but it's definitely the most fun to look at. That alone could make it worth the money if you're into speakers that look like lava lamps.

JBL Pulse 2 JBL Pulse 2 LED Bluetooth Portable Speaker Review
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TweakTown
Published: 24.04.2016
JBL Pulse 2 LED Bluetooth Portable Speaker Review
4.5

With all the lighting options one could hope for, the Pulse 2 LED Bluetooth portable speaker certainly carries the sound quality to suit the JBL name.

JBL Pulse 2 JBL Pulse 2
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 15.11.2016
JBL Pulse 2

JBL Pulse 2 (Portable Speaker): 5 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

JBL Pulse 2 Featured Review: JBL Pulse 2 Bluetooth Speaker
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Android Headlines
Published: 05.11.2015
Featured Review: JBL Pulse 2 Bluetooth Speaker

JBL announced a number of speakers which were due to become available in the coming months and so far, they have been releasing them on a timely schedule.

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