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JBL Pulse 31 / 10
JBL

JBL Pulse 3

Psychedelic lights, music, action.

MSRP
$159.99View on Amazon

Manufacturer's suggested retail price at launch. Check retailers for current availability.

Value for Money & durability / build quality
7/ 10
7
0.010.0

At 7, its value for money beats 38% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 56 of the 167 we've cataloged.

8.5/ 10
8.5
0.010.0

At 8.5, its durability / build quality beats 40% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 53 of the 167 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
12 hBelow average
12 h
5 h30 h

below 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).

Bluetooth Version
4.2
5.334%5.021%5.410%4.28%

4.2 appears on 8% of the 135 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).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
12 h
Capacity
6000 mAh
Charging Method
Micro-USB

Build

IP Rating
IPX7

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
4.2
Bluetooth Range
30 m
Connection Type
Bluetooth, wired-aux-3.5mm
Multi Speaker Chain
Yes
Stereo Pairing
Yes

Design

Is Portable
Yes
Dimensions Depth
92 mm
Dimensions Height
223 mm
Dimensions Width
92 mm
Power Source
Rechargeable battery
Weight
960 g

Features

Speakerphone
Yes
Companion App
IOS + Android
Voice Assistant Support
Siri, Google Assistant

Identity

Model Number
JBLPULSE3BLKAM

Release

Date
2017-01
Msrp Usd
159.99 USD
Year
2017

Sound

Amplification
Active (powered)
Channels
2
Driver Count
3
Frequency Response
65-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
65 Hz
Total Power Output
20 W

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.8/ 10
Recommended
Adam Molina
Reviewed byAdam MolinaReviewed August 2021
Battery life7.0
Design7.5
Portability7.0
Value7.0
The verdict

The JBL Pulse 3 isn't the best speaker that the company offers, but it's definitely the most fun to look at. That alone could make it worth the money if you're into speakers that look like lava lamps.

✓What we like
✓Lighting is awesome<br>
✓Playback controls are conveniently along the back<br>
✓IPX7 waterproof<br>
✕What could be better
✕Charges via microUSB<br>
✕Have to choose between a play button or Google Assistant toggle<br>
✕Not the most portable speaker<br>
✕Sound quality is just ok<br>
✕Price<br>
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