JBL Charge 3: performance and featuresĪs we already mentioned, the JBL Charge 3 is a big speaker and that physical size translates to big sound. The JBL Charge 3 features dual external passive radiators that provide a visual element to your music playing – you'll see the radiators vibrate with bass-heavy tracks.Īlthough exposed radiators are almost the equivalent of a two-meter exhaust port on the Death Star – a small weak spot on an otherwise solid product – they are sufficiently strong to withstand pokes and have a rubber guard around them that allow you to prop up the Charge 3 vertically. The last button allow you to connect multiple JBL Connect speakers to augment the sound, letting you play two speakers as a stereo pair (like rivals such as the LG Musicflow p7 and the Razer Leviathan Mini).
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On the top of the Charge 3 you'll find buttons for power, Bluetooth pairing, volume control, play/pause/skip and a unique JBL Connect button. But while it'll survive a dunk into the pool, it's probably best if you don't leave it there for an extended period of time.
The waterproofing is the big new feature for the Charge 3, and it's IPX7 rated too, which means you can submerge the speaker in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes. However, what you get for having such a big speaker is 20 hours of battery life and waterproofing. At 213 x 87 x 88.5 mm, the speaker will take up a fair bit of room in your backpack or purse, and at 1.76 pounds it'll weigh you down as well. We'll just come out and say it: the JBL Charge 3 is a big speaker.
That means it's definitely a tough act to follow. The JBL Charge 2 won many over with its exceptional battery life, high-end build quality and good sound. Like many of its competitors, mainly the UE Boom series, the JBL Charge 3 is also waterproof, which means you can use it at the pool or the beach without worrying about any splashes or water-based accidents. The JBL Charge 3 is looking to make its mark in the mass of Bluetooth speakers out there, but its name gives it an advantage straight away – JBL has always stood out as one of the best, most reliable brands out there.Īside from the top-performing sound, its Charge line of Bluetooth speakers allow you to charge your device up while you're blasting out tunes.