Portable speakers of the JBL trademark are presented in abundance in both regular and online stores. They are distinguished by a stylish appearance, functionality, compact size and allow you to get powerful high-quality sound from any mobile device. We analyzed the characteristics and ratings of all popular portable speakers from this manufacturer and identified the best of them, displaying the main features in the article.
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Boombox - Bluetooth speaker with Power Bank feature
Column Boombox, made in a minimalist design, designed specifically for parties, street and beach parties. It is characterized by pronounced bright bass and a large volume reserve.
The device can be fully used on the street near reservoirs or pools, as it has protection against water. In addition, manufacturers have equipped the column with two USB-connectors designed to charge the smartphone.
Advantages:
- active time without recharging - 24 hours;
- possibility of wired connection directly to two devices. For example, to a smartphone and a tablet;
- two playback modes - for the street and the room;
- a pairing function that allows you to connect a speaker simultaneously to several loudspeakers with JBL Connect + technology;
- availability of convenient reliable carrying handle.
Disadvantages:
- gives out too much bass even in the “room” mode;
- high cost, which starts from 25 thousand rubles;
- very heavy. Despite the fact that the column is positioned as a portable, it has a large size and weight of just over 5 kg.
Flip 4 - the best waterproof speaker with powerful sound
The compact speaker with two main speakers and low-frequency emitters located on the sides has a wider frequency range than its predecessors.
The frequency from 70 to 20 thousand Hz, allows you to get a rich, detailed sound at the output without muting and blurring.
The device easily fits in the palm, as well as in the bike bottle holder, which allows you to take it with you for both hiking and cycling.
Advantages:
- high-quality stereo sound that can be continuously enjoyed for up to 12 hours without recharging;
- full protection against ingress of water. The column is able to withstand immersion in water for 30 minutes;
- the presence of a built-in speakerphone, equipped with a noise reduction system and echo cancellation;
- JBL Connect + technology;
- the ability to connect to voice assistants Google Now or Siri, with a single button located on the body of the column.
Disadvantages:
- freezes when switching tracks;
- at maximum volume, the quality of the bass is reduced;
- loud sound when turning on and off the device, which cannot be turned off.
Pulse 3 - acoustics with volumetric light music
Portable waterproof Bluetooth-column Pulse 3 will not only enjoy the exceptional sound, extending through 360 °, but also an unusual light accompaniment, which is responsible for hundreds of multi-colored LEDs.
With the help of a special application, each user can create their own light show. And the Connect + technology allows you to make the music even louder by connecting the speaker via Bluetooth channel to other JBL speakers.
Advantages:
- built-in battery, the capacity of which is enough for 12 hours of constant work in active mode;
- the function of parallel connection of two smartphones or other devices;
- the ability to receive calls, thanks to the built-in speakerphone with active noise cancellation;
- the presence of a linear connector for a wired connection;
- Access to voice assistants is provided.
Disadvantages:
- inconvenient arrangement of control buttons. In order to switch compositions, each time you have to take the column in your hands;
- intermittent Bluetooth signal;
- The average price of this model is almost 10 thousand rubles.
Clip 2 - pocket speaker with built-in microphone
The Clip 2 column refers to the budget segment and its average cost does not exceed 2 thousand rubles. For this money, the user receives high-quality acoustics with surround playback and full protection against water.
This model can be used as a headset, thanks to the built-in microphone with the function of noise and echo cancellation. Responsible for the operation of the column built-in battery, designed for continuous operation for 8 hours.
Advantages:
- the column is equipped with a fixed cable with a standard 3.5 mm jack that allows you to use it even after the battery is discharged;
- the ability to combine several columns of this manufacturer into a single chain;
- the device has a fastening in the form of a metal clip;
- compact size. The circumference of the column does not exceed the size of the palm and fits easily into a pocket.
Disadvantages:
- lack of volume;
- short aux cable.
Charge 3 - compact speaker with plenty of power
This model is distinguished by increased power up to 20 W and a small volume control step. Despite the compact dimensions of the case, it was possible to integrate two passive low-frequency emitters and two 50 mm speakers into it, which reproduce the frequency in a wide range from 65 to 20 thousand Hz.
For management, the manufacturer has equipped the column with volumetric, but visually non-distinguishing buttons that are easily felt when touched.
Advantages:
- Connect function for interfacing with other speakers from this manufacturer;
- protection of the internal system from the ingress of water, even when immersed in water for 1 m for 30 minutes;
- permanent operation time increased to 20 hours;
- can act as a powerbank;
- presence of the built-in speakerphone.
Disadvantages:
- there is no possibility to regulate the sound of the alert;
- The price for this model is on average 7 thousand rubles.
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