69points

JBL Charge 3

70points

JBL Charge 4

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JBL Charge 3 vs JBL Charge 4

JBL Charge 3
JBL Charge 4

Why is JBL Charge 3 better than JBL Charge 4?

  • Has stereo speakers
    ?
  • 15.63% less body volume
    ?

    1639.99 cm³vs1943.7 cm³
  • 1 more drivers
    ?

    2vs1
  • 1.5 hours shorter charge time
    ?

    4 hoursvs5.5 hours
  • Has voice commands
    ?
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    ?
  • 1 more live Bluetooth connections
    ?

    3vs2
  • 160 g lighter
    ?

    800 gvs960 g

Why is JBL Charge 4 better than JBL Charge 3?

  • 5 Hz lower low-frequency
    ?

    60 Hzvs65 Hz
  • 10W more audio output power
    ?

    1 x 30Wvs2 x 10W
  • 25% more battery power
    ?

    7500 mAhvs6000 mAh
  • Has a sleep timer
    ?
  • Has USB Type-C
    ?
  • Has a 3.5mm male connector
    ?

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JBL Charge 4

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User reviews

Overall rating

JBL Charge 3
8.0
5 User reviews
JBL Charge 3
8.0/10
5 User reviews
JBL Charge 4
8.9
8 User reviews
JBL Charge 4
8.9/10
8 User reviews

Features

Build quality

8.8/10
5 votes
9.5/10
8 votes

Sound quality

7.8/10
5 votes
9.3/10
8 votes

Design

8.4/10
5 votes
9.0/10
8 votes

Value for money

8.0/10
5 votes
8.6/10
8 votes

Portability

8.2/10
5 votes
8.9/10
8 votes

Comments

Stug7

Stug7

1 year ago

1 / 10

The speaker is not worth this price

Stug7

Stug7

1 year ago

1 / 10

2 users found this helpful
Chemiker

Chemiker

1 year ago

10 / 10

Very Good Speaker

Chemiker

Chemiker

1 year ago

10 / 10

Pros

  • Incredibly good outdoors at the lake with friends

Cons

    2 users found this helpful
    Алексей

    Алексей

    2 years ago

    10 / 10

    Plays much better than Charge 4

    Алексей

    Алексей

    2 years ago

    10 / 10

    It plays much better than the Charge 4, slightly less bass, but the stereo dynamics make the sound rich and clear, plus it has a microphone and a standard micro USB for now.

    Pros

    • Sound, microphone, stereo dynamics, standard power connector.

    Cons

    • None that I've noticed, except the passive radiators get scratched when the speaker is in a backpack
    1 users found this helpful

    Design

    The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
    volume

    1639.99 cm³

    1943.7 cm³

    Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
    A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.
    driver unit size

    45 mm

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Charge 4)

    The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
    has a neodymium magnet
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
    control panel placed on a device
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
    travel bag is included
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
    has a touch screen
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
    is weather-sealed (splashproof)
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.

    Sound quality

    has stereo speakers
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
    has a subwoofer
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.
    highest frequency

    20000 Hz

    20000 Hz

    The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
    The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
    audio output power

    2 x 10W

    1 x 30W

    Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.
    Has a passive radiator
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    A passive radiator is a type of driver (speaker) that doesn't have a voice coil and a magnet. The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep bass tones.
    number of microphones

    1

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Charge 4)

    More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
    has a noise-canceling microphone
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
    Signal-to-noise ratio is a measure that compares the level of a desired signal (meaningful information) to the level of background noise (unwanted signal), the bigger the less perceived noise.

    Power

    battery power

    6000 mAh

    7500 mAh

    Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
    Battery life

    20 hours

    20 hours

    The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
    charge time

    4 hours

    5.5 hours

    The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
    has a battery level indicator
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
    has a rechargeable battery
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    The battery can be recharged and used over again.
    has a removable battery
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
    has wireless charging
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
    operating power consumption

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Charge 3)

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Charge 4)

    How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
    annual power consumption

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Charge 3)

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Charge 4)

    The more power per year a device consumes, the less energy efficient it is, making it more costly over time.

    Connectivity

    Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
    Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
    supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    Device supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.
    has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
    has an AUX input
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.
    has aptX Lossless
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
    has LDAC
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
    has aptX Adaptive
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
    has aptX HD
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

    Features

    Can be used wirelessly
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
    supports a remote smartphone
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
    has voice commands
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
    Has a radio
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
    Has voice prompts
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    With voice prompts, you will automatically receive information via audio messages – for instance, you may find out that the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
    has a mute function
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
    works as a power bank
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    The power bank feature allows you to use the battery to charge other devices, such as your smartphone.
    has a sleep timer
    JBL Charge 3
    JBL Charge 4
    A sleep timer is a function that shuts off the power after a preset amount of time.
    internal storage

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Charge 3)

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Charge 4)

    The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.

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