#JBL CHARGE 5 VS CHARGE 4 BLUETOOTH#

I ran out of phones, then my mother called, then my boss was up my ass, etc. To be honest, I didn’t put this to the test. ConnectivityĬuriously, the Charge 3 can connect up to 3 smartphones, while the Charge 4 advertises as only being able to connect 2. Then again, if you’re having 20 hour bbq’s, I doubt you’re pressed for time.īoth speakers have the ability to charge smartphones. The Charge 3 takes 4.5 hours juice up, while the Charge 4 takes only 4 hours to fully replenish. Batteryīoth, the Charge 3 and the Charge 4 offer 20 hours of battery life.

#JBL CHARGE 5 VS CHARGE 4 BLUETOOTH#

Now, if the Charge 4 upgraded to Bluetooth Version 5, then we’d have something to talk about. The Charge 4 offers a slightly upgraded Bluetooth Version 4.2 from the Charge 3’s Version 4.1. And generally, USB-C is considered to be the sturdier way to go. The Charge 3 uses a micro-USB to USB connection. However, one difference in the potential longevity of your speaker is the USB connection. But the Charge 4 is no more waterproof than the Charge 3. They both offer the same fabric and rubber padding, which effectively insulates the speaker. And that is indeed true for the Charge 3 and 4. If you’ve read our other JBL reviews, you’ll notice that we shamelessly rave on about how well built their products are. JBL Charge 3 vs JBL Charge 4 Review IN the BOX So, let’s look at the differences between the two speaker models in this JBL Charge 3 vs JBL Charge 4 Review. It’s true that prices of older models inevitably drop, but your Christmas party can’t wait till next Christmas. At this point in time, they are selling for the same price, so it almost seems like a no brainer. The question now becomes, do you go for the Charge 3 or the newer, Charge 4. But what if, unlike me, you have friends with whom you’d like to share your music? Perhaps, the larger, JBL Charge will better suit your needs. And I was super impressed by the high quality build and loudness that this little thing produced.

I recently took a vacation and decided to buy the JBL Clip Speaker so I could play some tunes over candle-lit dinners with my cat.

Jbl charge 5 vs charge 4