JBL Charge 3

Advantages: Great deep and rich sound. Light weight and medium size. Really holds a charge for a long time. Waterproof. It looks very cool. High-quality assembly and materials.

Disadvantages: There is no way to play music from memory cards / USD. There is no way to switch tracks using the buttons on the speaker. Is that a quieter sound than the Extreme. It also won't fit into a standard bike bottle holder.

Comment: Before buying, I went to the store and tested the entire new line of JBL Flip, Charge, Extreme and even BoomBox. The main point: The more the louder the sound, but not a multiple of size and weight. That is, Flip in terms of volume sounds not much quieter than Charge, Extreme is louder than Charge, but not 2 times, as indicated in the specifications (20 W versus 40 W), and so on. As the size increases, the speaker becomes louder, the sound is more pleasant and bass, and the weight of the speaker also increases. So for example Flip works almost like a buzzer. Bass and depth of sound appear in Charge and the higher the model, the more saturated the sound. Compared with China. The sound is about the same loud, but there is practically no volume. Despite the promises, there is no water protection in China either. It is worth considering such an adventure if it is not important for you and you really want to save money. Extreme difficult to carry option. Despite the fact that it weighs 2 kg, and the Charge 0.8 kg. Extreme is already a really difficult wearable option and has something to put it somewhere. However, Extreme is perfect if the backside, for example, embrace a basketball or volleyball court with music. For these purposes, BoomBox will be even better)

Advantages: Build quality 10 out of 10, Sound 10 out of 10. The speaker is very adaptive, connects to everything and is not buggy. Waterproof, comfortable in the hand and very pleasant to the touch and visually.

Disadvantages: no

Comment: Worth the money. One of those things in life that is as solid as a Kalashnikov assault rifle or a Swiss knife. Which is pleasant to use and its presence is always a celebration.

Advantages: I compare it with Charge2 +, I had it before. More balanced sound, the lows and highs are not so strongly lifted, the middle frequencies are heard. There is no "floating volume" effect, which was observed at least in my copy of Charge 2+ (for more details see reviews for 2+, quote from there " the moment the bass kicks in. some tracks play without problems, and some swallow the volume on what it is not clear, perhaps the fault is the algorithm of the audio processor from the factory, wired into the firmware ") I was very annoyed. I did not notice this in Charge 3. ipx7, can be completely submerged in water.

Disadvantages: the price is too big.

Comment:

Advantages: Great sounding, battery lasts about 10 hours

Disadvantages: Still, 10000. I think that the price for the column is very high.

Comment: I didn't check it in water, because I think it's a stupid idea. The sound is great. It plays loudly in the room, you can charge your phone from it. They write that they keep charging for 20 hours, but this is a bluff. The column is excellent, and if you do not mind 10t.r, then the choice is obvious. Personally, I gave it to my girlfriend. She is delighted) I bet a solid 4 because of the price. Time will tell how long the column will live, and so the warranty is a year. I do not recommend putting it in water. Of course it protects from moisture, but intuition suggests that a column subjected to underwater tests will live less than one with which nothing was done)

Advantages: Beautiful expensive toy)

Disadvantages: Price

Comment: When buying, check the tightness. Recessed the passive woofer by 5 mm from the side and hold, looking at the second woofer from the other side. When pressed, the second one should protrude and DO NOT LEAVE IMMEDIATELY back, i.e. the column should not "deflate" at least 10 seconds. Otherwise, the bass may wheeze, well, it will not be on friendly terms with water.

Advantages: - Loud, for its size the volume is excellent, the room sounds gorgeous, on the street the sound is heard very far. - Probably the most powerful bass for speakers of similar size. --Waterproof (fell from a boat, didn't even drown - I played until they caught it), the rest of the speakers have only moisture protection - i.e. only withstand rain. -Good battery capacity. -5-level battery indicator (many have it either absent, or only shows when the column is completely discharged). - Easy connection, the ability to connect multiple phones (automatically switches to the phone on which the music is turned on). - Good distance of bluetooth operation - the sound disappears from 20 meters (although it may depend on the phone). - Ideal for pockets, mounts, or pouches for a liter bottle of Nalgene (common among tourists, cyclists, etc., a bottle for water. For which there are often special pockets in backpacks, or hinged cases and pouches).

Disadvantages: - Sound quality - excellent bass, but high, mids cannot be evened out with an equalizer, plus low sound detail. I compare it with the Phillips, which is 2.5 times cheaper, and with computer speakers connected to a power bank. But this is a design feature of the cone and suspension of all waterproof speakers. - There is no own attachment, loop, or holder, it will not even be easy to tie it properly, because of its shape. - Spontaneous activation when carrying: it is turned on by a short press, there is no protection against accidental activation, and the button itself is on the protruding edge. In a bag with things, it often turned on spontaneously. We must take this into account, and do not put away far into a backpack or bag. -Price (I think it is justified, but still too high).

Comment: Many people are freaking out from the power and bass, and the waterproofness adds) People are shocked when the speaker plays quietly in the rain, or rinsing a working speaker in water, from adhering sand. And when they hear loud music from a mattress or boat floating by ... In general, an ideal solution for walks and vacationers)) But if you want to meet the dawn in nature with the background of classical or complex electronic music, then this speaker is absolutely not suitable.

Advantages: Great sound in a small size. Moisture protection. You can not be afraid to take with you to the shower. The ability to use as a phone charger.

Disadvantages: No

Comment:

Advantages: Small size Deep bass Volume Long battery life Waterproof (although not tested) Clear bluetooth operation (connecting multiple devices at the same time) Use as a phone charger

Disadvantages: Didn't find

Comment: I wanted a bluetooth speaker in the kitchen, but slowed down with the purchase. And for good reason. I saw this model and now I'm glad, because I wanted to buy a speaker with a wire. And here - great sound and complete portability.

Advantages: Sound volume, bass, battery capacity, appearance, build quality, moisture protection.

Disadvantages: The equalizer component changes for different frequencies with increasing volume. In simple words, at low volume it sounds boisterous, at medium volume it is best (balanced), at high volume the bass is significantly reduced, but at the same time it remains confident. Treble and middle frequencies after the Sony SRS-X33 speaker do not sound so juicy and clear, perhaps - this is due to moisture protection.

Comment: The device is definitely intended for the street, a noisy party around the barbecue! In the room, the sound quality is much worse than the speakers from Sony (Sony SRS-X33). In turn, Sony sounds quite quiet on the street at the maximum and the bass is not heard at all (in comparison with this speaker) and it is pleasant to listen to it at home. Conclusion: Sony SRS-X33 is a champion for the home, JBL Charge 3 is a champion for the street.

Advantages: High-quality sound, design that shows that the thing is really worth the money that is asked for it

Disadvantages: It's hard to say in such a short period of time, at the moment they are not.

Comment: A thing that not everyone needs. But those who need it clearly won't be disappointed. For its money, it gives out an amazing sound, indescribable pleasure. As a person listening to Chinese speakers all my life, I know what I'm talking about