70points

JBL Charge 4

55points

JBL Pulse 2

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JBL Charge 4 vs JBL Pulse 2

JBL Charge 4
JBL Pulse 2

Why is JBL Charge 4 better than JBL Pulse 2?

  • 25 Hz lower low-frequency
    ?

    60 Hzvs85 Hz
  • Has a passive radiator
    ?
  • Control panel placed on a device
    ?
  • 14W more audio output power
    ?

    1 x 30Wvs2 x 8W
  • Is dustproof and water-resistant
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  • 10 hours longer battery life
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    20 hoursvs10 hours
  • 25% more battery power
    ?

    7500 mAhvs6000 mAh
  • Has a sleep timer
    ?

Why is JBL Pulse 2 better than JBL Charge 4?

  • Has a subwoofer
    ?
  • 1 more drivers
    ?

    2vs1
  • 0.5 hours shorter charge time
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    5 hoursvs5.5 hours
  • Supports Wi-Fi
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  • Supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
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  • Has a remote control
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  • 1 more live Bluetooth connections
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    3vs2
  • 185 g lighter
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    775 gvs960 g

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User reviews

Overall rating

JBL Charge 4
8.9
8 User reviews
JBL Charge 4
8.9/10
8 User reviews
JBL Pulse 2
9.0
1 User reviews
JBL Pulse 2
9.0/10
1 User reviews

Features

Build quality

9.5/10
8 votes
10.0/10
1 votes

Sound quality

9.3/10
8 votes
9.0/10
1 votes

Design

9.0/10
8 votes
8.0/10
1 votes

Value for money

8.6/10
8 votes
7.0/10
1 votes

Portability

8.9/10
8 votes
7.0/10
1 votes

Comments

Fabio

Fabio

2 years ago

9 / 10

Good value for the price

Fabio

Fabio

2 years ago

9 / 10

It has everything one can ask to a portable speaker: good sound, can get loud and is resistant. It uses USB-C and the design is beautiful. You can buy it in different colours

Pros

  • Solid build
  • USB-C

Cons

  • No microphone
2 users found this helpful
8D

8D

2 years ago

10 / 10

крутая удобная водонепроницаемая порт. калонка

8D

8D

2 years ago

10 / 10

7500mAh аккум в колонке хватит зарядить телефон и еще послушать музыку

Pros

  • порт для зарядки USB TYPE C
  • 7500mAh
  • может заряжать телефон

Cons

  • при подкл. зарядки и aux есть громкие помехи
0 users found this helpful
Ksenia

Ksenia

2 years ago

6 / 10

Naja

Ksenia

Ksenia

2 years ago

6 / 10

0 users found this helpful

Design

Ingress Protection (IP) rating

IPX7

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Pulse 2)

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

1943.7 cm³

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Pulse 2)

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

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

45 mm

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 4
JBL Pulse 2
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 4
JBL Pulse 2
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 4
JBL Pulse 2
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has a touch screen
JBL Charge 4
JBL Pulse 2
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
JBL Charge 4
JBL Pulse 2
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.

Sound quality

has stereo speakers
JBL Charge 4
JBL Pulse 2
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 4
JBL Pulse 2
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

1 x 30W

2 x 8W

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 4
JBL Pulse 2
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

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

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Pulse 2)

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a noise-canceling microphone
JBL Charge 4
JBL Pulse 2
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

7500 mAh

6000 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

10 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

5.5 hours

5 hours

The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
has a battery level indicator
JBL Charge 4
JBL Pulse 2
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has a rechargeable battery
JBL Charge 4
JBL Pulse 2
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a removable battery
JBL Charge 4
JBL Pulse 2
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has wireless charging
JBL Charge 4
JBL Pulse 2
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 4)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Pulse 2)

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

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

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Pulse 2)

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 version

4.2

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Pulse 2)

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 4
JBL Pulse 2
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 4
JBL Pulse 2
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has an AUX input
JBL Charge 4
JBL Pulse 2
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 4
JBL Pulse 2
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 4
JBL Pulse 2
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 4
JBL Pulse 2
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 4
JBL Pulse 2
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 4
JBL Pulse 2
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
supports a remote smartphone
JBL Charge 4
JBL Pulse 2
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has voice commands
JBL Charge 4
JBL Pulse 2
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 4
JBL Pulse 2
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 4
JBL Pulse 2
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 4
JBL Pulse 2
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
works as a power bank
JBL Charge 4
JBL Pulse 2
The power bank feature allows you to use the battery to charge other devices, such as your smartphone.
has a sleep timer
JBL Charge 4
JBL Pulse 2
A sleep timer is a function that shuts off the power after a preset amount of time.
internal storage

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Pulse 2)

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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