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Brand | JBL |
Model Name | JBL Charge 4 Black |
Speaker Type | Smart Speaker |
Connectivity Technology | wireless |
Special Feature | Waterproof, Smartphone-Charging, Stereo-Pairing |
About this item
- WIRELESS BLUETOOTH STREAMING: Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns enjoying powerful sound.
- UP TO 20 HOURS OF PLAYTIME: Built-in rechargeable Li-ion 7500mAH battery supports up to 20 hours of playtime and charges your device via USB port
- IPX7 WATERPROOF: Take Charge 4 to the beach or the pool without worrying about spills or even submersion in water
- JBLCONNECT plus Amplify your listening experience to epic levels and rock the party perfectly by wirelessly connecting more than 100 JBL Connect plus enabled speakers.
- DURABLE FABRIC AND RUGGED MATERIAL: The durable fabric material and rugged rubber housing allows your speaker to outlast all of your adventures
- JBLBASS RADIATOR: Dual passive radiators deliver powerful, ear catching JBL sound that resonates loud and clear.
- INCLUDED: JBL Charge 4 speaker, USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide. Item Dimensions 8.7 x 3.7 x 3.7 ( in)
- PLEASE NOTE: The Charge 4 does not come with a USB wall, power adaptor
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For over 75 years, JBL has helped people own their sound with Headphones, speakers and audio gear designed around expression. From the history-making stages of Woodstock to the thrilling sports stadiums, music venues and movie theaters you visit today, JBL amplifies truly unforgettable experiences.
Booming bass, rich detail and the freedom to feel the moment, wherever you are.
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IP67 Waterproof And Dustproof
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From the manufacturer
JBL CHARGE4
Whats New
More Power / Improved Bass Response
New JBL Connect+ / More Color Options
JBL CHARGE4
JBL Bass Radiator
Dual passive radiators deliver powerful, ear catching JBL sound that resonates loud and clear
JBL CHARGE4
IPX7 waterproof
Take Charge 4 to the beach or the pool without worrying
about spills or even submersion in water.
JBL CHARGE4
20 hours of playtime
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion 7500mAH battery supports up to 20 hours of playtime and charges your device via USB port.
Highlights
A Rainbow of Colors
With 10 distinct color options, the Charge 4 is anything but boring. Broaden your spectrum with JBL’s signature sound
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wirelessly connect your favorite devices
Durable and Rugged
The durable fabric material and rugged rubber housing allows your speaker to outlast all of your adventures.
JBL Connect+
Amplify your listening experience to epic levels and rock the party perfectly by wirelessly connecting more than 100 JBL Connect+ enabled speakers.
JBL CHARGE4
Play and Charge Endlessly
Introducing the JBL Charge 4 portable Bluetooth speaker with full-spectrum, powerful sound and a built-in power bank for charging your devices. A high-capacity 7500mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery provides up to 20 hours of playtime and the speaker carries a convenient USB charge out to quickly charge your devices so you will never run out of power again. And with a rugged design, IPX7 waterproof rated exterior, together with JBL Connect+ it will elevate your listening to the next level
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Bluetooth connectivity | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — |
Sound quality | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | — |
Battery life | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | — |
Value for money | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.4 | — |
Portability | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | — | 4.7 | — |
Sold By | Acoustic Sound Design Inc | Amazon.com | Quality Photo | SQ Limited | GRAMOPHONE | AlphaDailyDeals |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
connectivity tech | wireless | Wireless | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Wireless | USB, Bluetooth |
speaker type | Smart Speaker | Portable Speaker | Woofer | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable | Surround Sound |
mounting type | Table Top | Floor Standing | Tabletop, Freestanding | Usb Charging Cable,Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding,Plug Mount |
weight | 1 pounds | 1.3 pounds | 2.11 pounds | — | 2.11 pounds | — |
control method | application | application, voice | application | application | application | — |
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Product information
Recommended Uses For Product | For Smartphones or Tablets |
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Compatible Devices | Tablet, Smartphone |
Subwoofer Diameter | 30.48 Centimeters |
Mounting Type | Table Top |
Controller Type | Battery Powered |
Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 4.2 |
Material | Plastic, Rubber |
Color | Black |
Battery Life | 1 days |
Included Components | USB-C Cable, Speaker, Quick Start Guide |
Product Dimensions | 3.7"D x 8.7"W x 3.7"H |
Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
Speaker Maximum Output Power | 30 Watts |
Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
Frequency Response | 20 KHz |
Impedance | 1 Ohm |
Is Waterproof | True |
Battery Capacity | 7500 |
Charging Time | 5.5 Hours |
Number of Items | 1 |
Control Method | App |
Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
Speaker Size | 21.59 Centimeters |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB |
Woofer Diameter | 8.5 Inches |
Vehicle Service Type | Car |
Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth |
Includes MP3 player? | No |
Is Electric | No |
Specific Uses For Product | Outdoor activities |
Manufacturer | JBL |
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
ASIN | B07HKQ6YGX |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | JBLCHARGE4BLK |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #464 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #22 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Date First Available | June 30, 2019 |
Input Voltage | 5 Volts |
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Product Description
Introducing the JBL charge 4 portable Bluetooth speaker with full-spectrum powerful sound and a built-in power bank to charge your devices It Features a proprietary developed driver and two JBL bass radiators that intensify sound with strong deep bass Its high-capacity 7500mAh rechargeable li-ion battery provides up to 20 hours of playtime The speaker carries a convenient USB charge out to quickly charge your devices such as your smartphone so you will never run out of power again The charge 4 features a rugged design IPX7 waterproof rated exterior and comes in a suite of cool colors Together with JBL connect+ it can wirelessly link more than 100 JBL connect+ enabled speakers to elevate your listening experience.
Troubleshooting Tips:
1. Make sure that before use, customers are fully charging the battery. There is an included USB-C cable for charging that is in the accessory pack along with the quick start guide
2. Please make sure customers have the latest software and version of Bluetooth downloaded to their device
3. Bluetooth performance and connectivity can vary based on the environment in which it is being used. For best performance make sure that there is minimal interference (doors, walls, etc) between this speaker and the device transmitting Bluetooth
4. On the back of the speaker there is a USB-A connection that customers can connect their device to in order to use the CHARGE4 as battery. This would be the charging port
5. Quick Start Guide attached for your reference
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Customers like the portability, connectivity, durability, quality and value of the speakers. For example, they mention it's very lightweight, easy to carry and connects to their phone quickly. Some appreciate the battery life and sound quality. That said, opinions are mixed on charging.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. For example, they say it has a bit more bass than their Bose speaker, it's plenty loud, and a fantastic indoor speaker. Some mention that the bass is great for a portable speaker, clear and bouncy.
"...They also sound fantastic for a battery powered speaker, relatively full low end and crisp highs without needing to be EQed...." Read more
"...It has great highs, good mids and decent bass - Far better bass than I was expecting and the best bass I've ever heard out of a portable speaker...." Read more
"...This speaker is plenty loud and allows me to move it around freely throughout the classroom...." Read more
"This speaker has some insane sound, and it has the guts to give out some loud bass...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the speakers. They say it holds a charge pretty long, and has a great base.
"...The battery life is absolutely a game changer, every other portable speaker I've ever owned would require me to charge it at least once a day if I..." Read more
"This one seems to have a better battery than the first one I bought ...the 1st one takes forever to charge now so I got another one and so far so..." Read more
"...It seems to have a much longer battery life and many similar features. I got the flip/charge4 because it had a better review than the flip/charge5...." Read more
"...a charge the last 3 I have bought no matter what I do will not charge or hold a charge. So unfortunately there will not be a 4 time." Read more
Customers like the quality of the speakers. They mention it works great, is excellent, and perfect. They appreciate the ease of connectivity and the sound quality. Some say that the JBL Charge 4 is impressive, lasting up to 20 hours on a charge.
"...It has great highs, good mids and decent bass - Far better bass than I was expecting and the best bass I've ever heard out of a portable speaker...." Read more
"I use this in my classroom (high school dance). It’s perfect...." Read more
"I like JBLspeakers loud and nice but the charging system does work well in them...." Read more
"...Negatives:* Very boom-y, weak mids, no onboard EQ* No case* On the heavy side if you're traveling with it*..." Read more
Customers like the durability of the speakers. They say it's well-made, reliable, and lasts a long time. They also mention that the quality is very good, especially for the price, and that the battery lasts for ages.
"...Charge 5, but I find that I get a longer transmission range with no dropouts with the older Charge 4 model...." Read more
"...Love the brand, the speaker sounds great and the battery lasts for ages. I was sent a different color than what I ordered though." Read more
"this is a high-quality item thats worth every cent you will pay!" Read more
"Speaker seems to be very good quality" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the speaker. They mention that it is an excellent product for the money, it sounds fantastic for the size and price, and that JBL products are the best ever. They also appreciate the quality case and charging cord.
"...Love the brand, the speaker sounds great and the battery lasts for ages. I was sent a different color than what I ordered though." Read more
"this is a high-quality item thats worth every cent you will pay!" Read more
"...Great battery life; great audio; easy connection; great purchase. Highly recommend!" Read more
"Great speaker for the price! Connects very quickly and sounds great. The sound is crisp with just the right amount of bass." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the speakers. For example, they mention it connects easily via Bluetooth to their iPhone, it's easy to setup, and it connect via bluetooth every time without issues. That said, some complain about the battery life and the responsiveness of the Bluetooth.
"...Easily to my computer without Hassel." Read more
"Easy to pair with and nice to bring along wherever you go. Not too big and can fit in a medium sized purse...." Read more
"...Current draw likely exceeds charging current.Connectivity is faster than any device I own...." Read more
"It was easy to pair and sound quality is fantastic." Read more
Customers like the portability of the speakers. They mention that it is easy to set up, easy to carry, and has amazing sound. Some appreciate the portable charging feature. Overall, most find the speakers to be convenient to use and bring along wherever they go.
"Easy to pair with and nice to bring along wherever you go. Not too big and can fit in a medium sized purse...." Read more
"...Big & heavy, loud & clear, good battery life...." Read more
"I use this or music and also work meetings. Easy to travel with and durable & solid construction...." Read more
"Good sound and portable device" Read more
Customers are mixed about the charging of the speakers. Some mention that the rechargeable battery is capable of charging their iPhone up, and that the built-in charging feature seems to charge intelligently. However, others say that they have had issues charging the battery, saying that it stopped charging at the rate it should.
"...Also charging lights don't show the status correctly...." Read more
"...The sound is great and you can use it as a charger." Read more
"...Since I got it, it has had issues charging. Would take days or even a weeks and would only be halfway or 3/4 charged...." Read more
"Speaker arrived earlier than estimated, easy to charge,connect,play. I love it for grilling season!!!" Read more
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At full volume the battery will drain even with it plugged into a charger. Current draw likely exceeds charging current.
Connectivity is faster than any device I own. As long as the Bluetooth is on in my phone, the speaker connect less than 1 second after playing its power-on jingle.
Audio quality is not impressive, but it's not bad either. Bass is great for a portable speaker, clear & bouncy, but the high end sounds like there's a blanket over it, lacking clarity. At close distance you can tell high frequency detail is missing, but in general, music played fills the room well.
In comparison the Marshall speaker I had played high frequencies super clear, 'CD quality' clear, but the bass was flappy & farty. Given a choice I prefer the Charge 4's bass clarity.
I bought a rubber case for it, allowing me to throw it around in the car or move it around in my backpack with more confidence. If you choose Black, the cloth covering will attract dust, hair, and grease.
Great price: You can buy a Charge 3 direct from JBL for $129 with 12 color options, with price point being on par with Amazon.
Sounds great; EXCELLENT better describes it. If you have a Charge 3 there isn't enough improvement to justify buying a Charge 4. The Charge 4 went from two smaller speakers to one slightly larger speaker which improved bass frequency from 65Hz to a deeper 60Hz. When the JBL arrived we conducted our own comparison against a Bose Soundlink Mini II and - Wow. The Charge 4 is much clearer, has better frequency response and has better sound presence in the room. It's a bit larger and heavier than the Soundlink Mini II which might turn some off, but to me; if I'm going to carry any speaker like this then I'm taking the same care and am sure I can find just a little more room.
Good packaging but NO INSTRUCTIONS?! Not that charging and setup are all that difficult, but this is my first device that requires USB C, first anything that arrived with ZERO printed information, and rechargeable device that arrived with ZERO anything to charge it with. /// Setup was easy. I bought a USB C cable from the nearest gas station and plugged it in for 3 hours since it came somewhat charged already. Once charged, press the Bluetooth button then connect to your phone or other device. For settings, I always recommend phone volume to be no more than 1/2 to 3/4 volume then using the Charge 4 volume from there. This affords you plenty of up/down volume adjustment remotely from your phone and doesn't task the internal sound processor....this, since it's cheaper to replace/repair a Charge 4 than an expensive smartphone. You and someone else can be Bluetooth paired to this speaker at the same time.
Battery Life: The built-in rechargeable Li-ion 7500mAH battery is strong. Not only does it support up to 20 hours of playtime (at lowest setting, and figure 10 hours at half volume), but it will also charge your phone and other devices via the USB port. I strongly suggest buying a protective case for it which will hold your charger, USB C charging cable AND any spare USB cable needed for cell phones.
It has the same IPX7 waterproof as a iPhone, Samsung or other higher end smartphone. We place it on the deck without any worries of accidents from fluid spills, big splashes, being left in the rain, or even an accidental swim in the pool. Having that peace of mind alone is priceless.
JBL Connect+: With Connect+ you can connect several of these to together for full sound experience. Put 4 in opposing corners of a large room, in different rooms, indoor and outdoors...heck, even in your car if your current stereo or speakers are crap.
Bottom line - this being my FIRST Bluetooth speaker ever, and having friends that have made different choices for the speakers they have, I have zero regrets with my purchase after hearing it beside theirs. Bang for buck is spot on. I have excellent sound in a transportable package in a wireless speaker that is rugged, waterproof and allows multiple speakers as well as people to connect. I now proudly own the party favorite speaker for socials, events and private enjoyment. WIN!
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I purchased two of these to work as a stereo pair in my apartment to obtain a nice full sound without having to really crank the volume to have an enjoyable experience and bother the neighbors.
Well it all started out great, the white look clean and are small enough to not take up too much visual space. They also sound fantastic for a battery powered speaker, relatively full low end and crisp highs without needing to be EQed. They are setup roughly 15’ feet from one another in opposing corners of my studio space. They add presence and a fullness that I was missing from my Notabrick Bluetooth speakers.
Now for THE PROBLEMS:
I synced the speakers together and switched them to “stereo” mode from the app with no problem using my iPhone 13 Pro running Bluetooth 5.1. When it was time to connect it to my stationary media hub it was intended for (a 2020 iPad 8th gen) it would only connect one speaker and not allow for a party link or stereo link between the two Charge 5’s anymore. It took my some time of testing and no help from the internet to find out that the Bluetooth 4.2 that the iPad uses means the JBLs could no longer connect in a pair. I figured they had their own connection protocol (perhaps wifi 2.4ghz) for party mode. This shared audio functionality will ONLY work if your device that is sending audio is Bluetooth 5.1.
SECOND ISSUE:
So I put the iPad aside and would only be using my iPhone for music since that’s the only way I could get the Stereo mode to function. But after 15-30 minutes of music playback the speakers will disconnect themselves from one another requiring you to manually go to them and reconnect themselves. Every third time or so they will also drop the Bluetooth connection requiring you to “forget device” on your phone and resync Bluetooth to your host Charge 5 and then relink the speakers.
This is all to say that if you want to use more than one speaker, even using a compatible Bluetooth 5.1 device that they are extremely finicky. Using a single Charge 5 has proved to be very reliable, sound great and look great. I am an audiophile and have many thousands of dollars in pro audio.
The current tested Firmware version is 0.8.6.0 and has not been updated for over a year so this is unlikely to be fixed.
UPDATE: I purchased two Charge 4 speakers to run through all the same testing and scenarios as the newer Charge 5 Models and found that with the exception of the occasional dropout and auto reconnection (perhaps once every two hours or so) these have solved all my issues. In fact, having the Aux plug on this model has also meant I can plugin my DJ decks to them when we are at the park and the primary speaker that is being plugged into will duplicate the signal and send it to the second speaker wirelessly with no issues. There is about one second of lag with this setup so the use of my DJ headphones is a requirement, but I love the added functionality. I also find the battery meters to be much more easy to read on the Charge 4. Finally, I do not know if it's because the transmission power of the Bluetooth 4.2 in the Charge 4 over the Bluetooth 5.1 in the Charge 5, but I find that I get a longer transmission range with no dropouts with the older Charge 4 model. On paper this should be backwards but testing 4 independent units in different scenarios have shown this to be recurring findings for me. I have used the 2020 iPad, iPhone 13 pro and Macbook M1 pro and a HD Firestick as my test subjects.
I do notice that the Charge 5 has a slight edge in real world testing for maximum volume and clearly has a crisper high end to it where the Charge 4 sounds a little more round but is still very pleasing to the ear. I suggest to save a ton of money and pickup the Charge 4 if you are planning on using them in a multi speaker setup like me.
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Side note: the Green variant is a nice tone, not too bold, not too light.
Ahora conecto las dos que tengo y el sonido mejora muchísimo.