Name: Pulse
Brand: JBL
SKU: 32429
Rating: 4.1 (45 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

by the Pulse 4 is impressive
the audio quality here is solid
It looks cool and even sophisticated at times

it doesn't offer as much battery life as the Charge
no additional smarts built-in
no call-handling functionality either

Bluetooth: yes
Wireless network (wi-fi): no
Playback time: 12 h
Battery capacity: 4000 mAh

JBL Pulse - Pros & Cons

by the Pulse 4 is impressive
the audio quality here is solid
It looks cool and even sophisticated at times
Dolby Atmos delivers surprisingly good sound
creates a pleasant mood at a house party
the Pulse 4 provides a nice amount of bass
It has a solid build
The guitar sounded very clean and up to par with Ed
it worked quite well
it looks great
has a sturdy build and is splashproof
JBL Pulse 2 sounds good
Pulse 4 is well-engineered
the audio quality of the Pulse 3 is solid
all of its buttons are tactile and durable
its sound quality is excellent since it offers a balanced profile
was clear
crisp
and pleasant to the ears
the speaker performed excellently and it produced outstanding audio as well
Great build
excellent sounds
and perfect LED lights
eye-catching and beautiful
it doesn t greatly emphasise the bass
which is good
a waterproof design that looks great in every angle
Pulse 4 is rated IPX7 waterproof
fairly small and lightweight
has customizable RGB lights and a unique transparent design
a better-built speaker with a more balanced sound profile
sound remains clean and pure
Xtreme has a more balanced sound profile and a more extended bass
JBL Pulse 3 microphone is fairly decent
fairly consistent in all other aspects of the frequency response
speaker even more fun to watch and also retain its watertight seal
strong sound and a hypnotic LED light show in a cool
solid
neat
tight box promises a
the lower bass sounds more spectacular and the high bass is cleaner
bright
stylish design
A wider frequency range ensures improved bass sound
high-quality
convenient solution for conferences
battery s been improved as well
Battery life on this is great as well
scintillating lights and powerful audio
Bluetooth already is the more convenient and practical method
sound quality is fantastic in almost every type of audio and you get great bass as
slightly better battery life and is a better
battery life is decent and can last up to 12 hours of uninterrupted music play
Great sound with bass emphasized lows
balanced mids
Incredibly bright and powerful LED lighting
sound of Pulse 4 is well-balanced and soothing yet powerful
mids and the highs are well sculpted and perfect
apps are compatible with both iPhone and Android for ease of use
speaker can complement perfectly with the interiors of your home
the light show is fun to watch and play with
JBL Pulse 2 sounds excellent
it worked well enough as a speakerphone

it doesn't offer as much battery life as the Charge
no additional smarts built-in
no call-handling functionality either
no Chromecast Audio or AirPlay
speaker lights off too to save battery
no EQ options here
lacks low-bass and can sound a bit dark
Its soundstage is also perceived as more open
no option for going to a previous track
it lacks low-bass
the price difference is not immense
it actually isn t as bad as I was expecting
there s no returning to a previous track
the playback buttons are no plastered across the top instead of consolidated onto one
Pulse 3 to be a bit bulky
No speakerphone functionality or aux input
no EQ in the app
Can distort at higher volumes with rock tracks and bass-heavy material
not changed the basic style - all cables are made in orange
Inadequate audio resources for outdoor parties
The bass is too weak for electronic dance music
rain showers or losing it in the pool
the lights don't react to the music - they are just preset patterns
The Pulse lacks a speakerphone
disable the light show to squeeze more playtime out of the speakers
This is only measured for speakers and smart screens connected to mains power
rating is not included in our total score
JBL Pulse 4 doesn t disappoint
Bass response drops off at higher volumes as the small woofer simply
Shine bright like a diamond
a rainbow
doesn t mean portable speakers have lost their mark
indicator glows white and starts to fade as the battery wears down
Sony is much bigger making it less portable
it s hard to get the advertised duration of playback
heavy distortions in the song kicked-in
lacking a bit of literal bass
The Pulse 3 is quite a bit more massive than the Flip series
off it looks like an opaque dark gray piece of glass
it s a bit gimmicky
it also does make the speaker look bulky
slide a little to the lower side and
the upper mids sound a bit flat
cannot charge the speaker immediately if the ports are wet
the sound getting distorted or broken
Too much of a good thing can be a paralytic
JBL Pulse 4 battery life
the elimination of these two key features has been rather disappointing
tweeters were concealed behind a cloth ring
there is no EQ in the application
the backlight does not turn off completely
not very long - a maximum of 30 minutes

JBL Pulse - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Peak power	12 W Best: Devialet Phantom Peak power: 4500 W
Weight	1260 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g
Playback time	12 h Best: Music Angel Mini Best Friendz Playback time: 120 h

JBL - Video Reviews (9)

JBL Pulse - Full Specifications

Channels	1.0
Low frequency	105.0 Hz
High frequency	20.0 kHz
Peak power	12.0 W
Supported formats	MP3
Number of drivers	2

Height	8.15 in
Width	3.78 in
Depth	3.78 in
Weight	44.45 oz

Docking station for mobile/Tablet	no
Radio receiver	no
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)	no

Colour of product	Black
Built-in display	yes

USB	yes
Type of USB connector	USB
Source of connection	iOS App Android App Windows Phone App Mac App PC App
Aptx Support	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP
Wired inputs	3.5mm Micro-USB
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	12.0 h
Battery capacity	4000.0 mAh
Battery life (max)	5.0 h

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JBL Pulse JBL - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.6

Based on 10 reviews

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

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.

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

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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?

PCMAG

Published: 09.10.2019

JBL Pulse 4 Review

4.0

The JBL Pulse 4 speaker delivers strong sound and a hypnotic LED light show in a cool waterproof design.

JBL Pulse JBL Pulse 3 review: Still fun, still a killer speaker

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.

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 The mobile speaker with a built-in light show

CNET

Published: 28.01.2014

The mobile speaker with a built-in light show

The $199.99 Pulse is designed to be both heard and seen. That makes it a unique product in a crowded field of mobile speakers vying for your attention.

CGMagazine

The JBL Pulse 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker carries a steep price tag, but after using it, I'm going back to buy another.

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.