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JBL Charge 31 / 11
JBL

JBL Charge 3

The Charge 3 keeps on keeping on.

Current price · Amazon US
$79.95
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Value for Money & durability / build quality
9.2/ 10
9.2
0.010.0

A 9.2 puts its value for money in the top 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 56 of the 167 we've cataloged.

9.1/ 10
9.1
0.010.0

A 9.1 puts its durability / build quality in the top 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 53 of the 167 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
20 hAbove average
20 h
5 h30 h

above average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 167 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IPX7
IP6740%IPX730%IPX49%IP686%

IPX7 appears on 30% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Is Portable
YesMost common
True92%False8%

True is the most common — on 92% of the 160 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Speakerphone
YesMost common
True56%False44%

True is the most common — on 56% of the 142 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
20 h
Capacity
6000 mAh
Charging Method
Micro-USB
Powerbank Output
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IPX7

Design

Is Portable
Yes
Color Options
Black, teal
Dimensions Depth
88.5 mm
Dimensions Height
87 mm
Dimensions Width
230 mm
Carry Strap
Yes
Power Source
Rechargeable battery
Weight
816 g

Features

Speakerphone
Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Range
60 m
Connection Type
Bluetooth, wired-aux-3.5mm, usb
Multi Speaker Chain
Yes
Stereo Pairing
Yes

Sound

Amplification
Active (powered)
Total Power Output
20 W

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
8.9/ 10
Highly recommended
Adam Molina
Reviewed byAdam MolinaReviewed July 2021
Battery life8.8
Design9.0
Portability8.7
Value9.2
The verdict

For a speaker that's big enough for a decent sound, but small enough to be somewhat portable go with the Charge 3.

✓What we like
✓IPX7 waterproof
✓Size to sound ratio
✕What could be better
✕Lacking in mids
✕Charges via microUSB
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