
JBL Charge 3
Pros
- Nice midrange detail
- Loud
- Great size
- Durable, waterproof design
- Solid battery life
Cons
- May need to boost bass and treble to match midrange frequencies
- No carrying case
Bottom Line
The JBL charge 3 is a very portable Bluetooth speaker that reaches awesome volumes, but it may need its low and high frequencies boosted to match the clean midrange details.
The JBL Charge 3 portable Bluetooth speaker has received positive reviews for its good overall audio, with users noting that it has nice midrange detail. Users liked its battery life, its great size for the speakers overall loudness and its durable, waterproof design. Some pointed out that the design is also pleasing on the eye. However, some found that although it does have nice midrange detail, those same frequencies can sound overemphasized at times, needing the lows and treble frequencies slightly boosted with an EQ app from the music player in use. Some were also unhappy with the fact that it did not have a carrying case. The JBL Charge 3 reaches a solid volume, easily filling backyards, but it may requiring some bass and treble boosting to match up with the reportedly boosted midrange frequencies.
Score Summary
Critic Reviews
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PCMag July 11, 2016
The JBL Charge 3 is an outdoor-friendly portable Bluetooth speaker that packs a considerable bass punch for its size and price.
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