10 best JBL Bluetooth speakers: Unleashing powerful sound on-the-go

From its humble beginnings as a data exchange technology over short distances wirelessly, Bluetooth technology has come a long way. While Wi-Fi is the technology choice of for individuals to share data across long distances, Bluetooth today has become the technology of choice for individuals to share data across short distances. The biggest advantage of Bluetooth is that one does not need internet to share data. This allows Bluetooth to be used to connect a variety of everyday devices such as watches, earbuds/ earpods, e-book readers, speakers, and even computers.

Speakers in particular, have been one of the best data sharing devices using the Bluetooth technology. One of the largest usages of mobile devices and computers is entertainment. However, nothing spoils the watching or listening experience as not having enough volume. This is where portable Bluetooth speakers help greatly. They enhance the limited speaker power of these devices, and allow you to have a more complete entertainment experience.

One of the best makers of portable Bluetooth speakers is JBL, which has been in the audio equipment manufacturing industry for more than seventy-five years now. Following the trend in the audio equipment industry, JBL has been producing speakers with excellent sound quality, one for every occasion, and ones that fit the budget of nearly everyone. The size of these JBL speaker models range from the size of a deck of playing cards to ones that reach nearly a one-liter bottle in size. They also come in a variety of geometric shapes.

We will now take a look at ten of the best JBL Bluetooth speakers. While selecting these speakers, we gave weightage to the JBL speaker battery life, price, speaker connectivity features, user reviews, and sturdiness.

Product list

1. Infinity - JBL Fuze Pint, Wireless Ultra Portable Mini Speaker with Mic, Deep Bass, Dual Equalizer, Bluetooth 5.0 with Voice Assistant Support for Mobiles (Black)

This light-weight pocket-sized ultraportable JBL speaker device is one of the JBL speakers that best suits the needs of households. Don’t go by its looks; in terms of sound, it punches well above its weight. It comes with five hours of playtime and has dual equalizer mode for normal and deep bass output. It is easy on the pocket too, being the cheapest JBL Bluetooth speaker of offer.

Specifications

• Battery Size: 3MaH
• Product Dimensions: 3.4 X 5.5 X 5.5 Cms
• Wattage: 2.5 Watts
• Item Weight: 65 gms
• Playtime: 5 hours
• Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Ion

Infinity - JBL Fuze 100, Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Mic, Deep Bass, Dual Equalizer, IPX7 Waterproof, Rugged Fabric Design (Black)

Another offering from the JBL Fuze Infinity stable, this Bluetooth speaker comes with a variety of features such as speaker with microphone, deep bass, dual equalizer, has a rugged fabric design and has IPX7 waterproof ability. It is so handy that you can carry it anywhere and enjoy your music. It comes with 9 hours of playtime and can connect with another Fuze 100 speaker for extra sound.

Specifications

• Speaker Surround Shound Channel: 2.1
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 X 8.2 X 9 Cms
• Wattage: 4.5 Watts
• Item Weight: 195 gms
• Playtime: 9 hours
• Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Ion

JBL Go 2, Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Mic, Signature Sound, Vibrant Color Options with IPX7 Waterproof & AUX (Black)

The JBL Go 2 is a light-weight, portable, and waterproof device which comes with noise-cancelling and built-in microphone capabilities. It can connect to any device such as smartphones, computers, earbuds, or tablets easily and provide a lasting, clear connection. Due to its rectangular shape, it can easily be carried around in your pockets. It also comes with a 1-year warranty. It also has a speaker jack in the rare cases that you cannot connect to the device with your Bluetooth.

Specifications

• Speaker Surround Shound Channel: 1.0
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 X 3.16 X 7.12 Cms
• Wattage: 3 Watts
• Item Weight: 184 gms
• Playtime: 5 hours
• Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Ion

JBL Go 3, Wireless Ultra Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Pro Sound, Vibrant Colors with Rugged Fabric Design, Waterproof, Type C (Without Mic, Black)

An elder cousin of the JBL Go 3, this Bluetooth speaker offers more than its predecessor. Available in eight chic colours, you can flaunt your attitude and style with the JBL Go 3. It features JBL’s signature distortion-less bass sound, and can go up to 9 hours on a single charge. Weighing in at just about 200 grams, this JBL Bluetooth speaker oozes both style and substance.

Specifications

• Speaker Surround Shound Channel: 1.0
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 X 8.6 X 4 Cms
• Wattage: 4.2 Watts
• Item Weight: 209 gms
• Playtime: 5 hours
• Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Polymer Batteries

JBL Clip 4, Wireless Ultra Portable Bluetooth Speaker, JBL Pro Sound, Integrated Carabiner, Vibrant Colors with Rugged Fabric Design, Dust & Waterproof, Type C (Without Mic, Black)

Another innovation in the JBL Bluetooth speaker stable, this Clip 4 is extremely portable, and, with its integrated carabiner, can be clipped anywhere safely. Instead of carrying it around, you can simply click it to a bag or your jeans and enjoy music on the go. It is extremely lightweight, weighing in at only 20 grams, meaning you can carry it during exercising also, without feeling the weight pinch. With 10 hours of playtime and water and dust resistance, this rough and tough Bluetooth speaker comes in a multitude of matte shade palettes, all the better for should your style quotient.

Specifications

• Speaker Surround Shound Channel: 1.0
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 X 13.4 X 4.6 Cms
• Wattage: 5 Watts
• Item Weight: 20 gms
• Playtime: Up to 10 hours
• Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Ion

JBL Flip 5 Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Signature Sound with Powerful Bass Radiator, Vibrant Colors with Rugged Design, PartyBoost, IPX7 Waterproof & Type C (Without Mic, Black)

After the smaller portable JBL Bluetooth speakers, we now move on to the bigger portable JBL Bluetooth speakers. Nearly the size of a half-liter water bottle and thicker, these JBL Bluetooth speakers are for outdoor usage as they put out 20 watts of speaker power. This award-winning JBL Bluetooth speaker has a JBL bass radiator for booming bass output. It comes in eleven different colours and offers a long playtime of 12 hours on a single charge. It is also waterproof, durable, and rugged, requiring very little maintenance.

Specifications

• Speaker Surround Shound Channel: 2.1
• Product Dimensions: 18.1 X 6.9 X 7.4 Cms
• Wattage: 20 Watts
• Item Weight: 725.75 gms
• Playtime: 12 hours
• Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Ion

JBL Charge 4, Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Signature Sound with Powerful Bass Radiator, 7500mAh Built-in Powerbank, Connect+, IPX7 Waterproof, AUX & Type C (Without Mic, Camo)

If you thought that Bluetooth speakers are only about producing sound, you are mistaken. The JBL Charge 4 also acts a power bank, with its powerful 7500mAh battery being able to charge your phones and tables with ease. It also comes with many of the other JBL Bluetooth features that we take for granted such as ruggedness, waterproof, dual passive bass speakers, and a bass radiator. It comes with an extra-long 20 hours playing time, which allows you to binge watch or listen to your favourite songs or movies without any interruptions.

Specifications

• Speaker Surround Shound Channel: 1.0
• Product Dimensions: 25 X 14.5 X 11 Cms
• Wattage: 30 Watts
• Item Weight: 960 gms
• Playtime: 20 hours
• Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Ion

JBL Flip 6 Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker Pro Sound, Upto 12 Hours Playtime, IP67 Water & Dustproof, PartyBoost & Personalization App (Without Mic, Black)

The JBL Flip 6 comes with a 2-way speaker belting out clear, powerful sound with deep bass. As with other JBL speakers, the Flip 6 is also waterproof and dustproof. It offers a whopping 12 hours of playing time and arrives in a variety of very fancy colours. These speakers can also be connected to each other to bring the roof down with the speed. It has a racetrack-shaped woofer, partyboost technology, and separate tweeters for high frequencies.

Specifications

• Speaker Surround Shound Channel: 2.1
• Product Dimensions: 50 X 50 X 28 Cms
• Wattage: 30 Watts
• Item Weight: 550 gms
• Playtime: 5 hours
• Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Ion

JBL Xtreme 2, Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Signature Sound with Powerful Bass Radiator, 10000mAh Built-in Powerbank, Rugged Fabric Design, Connect+, IPX7 Waterproof & AUX (Blue)

Wit a 10000mAh powerful built-in powerbank, the JBL Xtreme 2 is more than a Bluetooth speaker. Similar in shape and design to the JBL Flip 6 and JBL Charge 4, this speaker comes with all the additional extras such as protection from water and dust, ability to connect to Google Assistant or Siri, dual passive bass radiators, and echo-cancelling speakerphones. The 15-hour extended playing time is just the icing on the roof of this powerful device.

Specifications

• Speaker Surround Shound Channel: 2.1
• Product Dimensions: 20.07 X 30.73 X 45.97 Cms
• Wattage: 40 Watts
• Item Weight: 2.33 Kgs
• Playtime: 5 hours
• Battery Cell Composition: Lithium polymer

JBL Xtreme 3, Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Pro Sound with Powerful Bass Radiators, Built-in Powerbank, Partyboost, IP67 Water & Dustproof, AUX & Type C (Black, Without Mic)

As expected, the JBL Extreme 3 is just one more step in evolution compared to the JBL Extreme 2. It comes with a pro sound with powerful bass radiators, and also offers connectivity through AUX and Type C. It is also waterproof and dustproof, and also comes with partyboost technology. Extending its usefulness, it has a carry-on strap as well as a built-in bottle opener for party occasions. It offers a total of 15 hours of playtime.

Specifications

• Speaker Surround Shound Channel: 2.1
• Product Dimensions: 13.4 X 29.9 X 13.6 Cms
• Wattage: 50 Watts
• Item Weight: 1.97 Kgs
• Playtime: 15 hours
• Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Ion

Top 3 features for you

Best overall product

JBL has spoilt us for choice with its many offerings, and it is hard to pinpoint the best overall JBL Bluetooth speaker. However, comparing the speakers based on connectivity features, user reviews, pricing, and utility, we choose the JBL Charge 4, Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Signature Sound with Powerful Bass Radiator, 7500mAh Built-in Powerbank, Connect+, IPX7 Waterproof, AUX & Type C (Without Mic, Camo) as the best overall product of the lot. It comes with all the features we expect from JBL, such as waterproof, dustproof, 20-hour long battery life, built-in power bank, Connect+ technology, dual passive bass radiators, and is ideal for outdoors as well as indoors.

Best value for money

We found the JBL Flip 5 Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Signature Sound with Powerful Bass Radiator, Vibrant Colors with Rugged Design, PartyBoost, IPX7 Waterproof & Type C (Without Mic, Black) to offer the best value for money. Though it does not have an in-built power bank, it comes with all the other necessary features such as water resistance, 12 hours of playtime, partyboost technology, a variety of colour options, built-in microphone, USB connectivity, and a full charging time of two hours.

How to find the best JBL Bluetooth Speaker?

There are several aspects you have to keep in mind while finding the best JBL Bluetooth speaker. Some of them are

• How portable does the speaker need to be
• Whether you want to use the product indoors or outdoors
• Whether you need a built-in power bank
• Size of the speaker
• Playtime
• How rugged do you use the product