The JBL Charge 4 is a good choice for use outside. It has a water resistance rating of IPX7, which means it can be submerged in up to one meter of water for 30 minutes. This means you don’t have to worry about it getting wet when you take it outside. It’s very portable because it’s small and light, so you can easily bring it with you wherever you go. But it doesn’t get very loud, and at full volume, there’s some compression.
Specifications
- Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- Lightweight and portable
- Doubles up as a power bank
- Can charge your portable devices
- USB-C charging
Where to get JBL Charge 4 Bluetooth Speaker?
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]The cylindrical Charge 4 is 3.7 by 8.6 by 3.7 inches (HWD) and weighs 2.1 pounds. It comes in 10 colors, including mustard yellow and teal, as well as the more common black and red. The speaker has an IPX7 rating, which means it doesn’t let any dust in and is completely waterproof. In fact, the Charge 4 can be submerged up to 1 meter for about 30 minutes. This makes it a great companion for the pool or just a great option for rain or splashes.
All of the physical controls for the speaker are on the top of it. This includes power, volume, Bluetooth pairing, media control, and JBL’s Connect + feature, which lets you connect two or more of the company’s other speakers to play in stereo or boost the sound. Around the back is a big silicone door that protects the 3.5mm aux, USB-C, and USB-A ports. Since the Charge 4 has a full-sized USB port, you can use it to charge your phone so you can keep listening to music.
The JBL Charge 4 is a directional speaker, so sound comes from the side with the JBL logo. This may be a letdown for people who wanted 360-degree sound, but the speaker is loud enough that everyone in a room can hear the music. The Charge 4 is water-resistant up to a depth of 1.5m, which means it has an IPX7 rating. Unlike phones that are also water resistant, JBL says the speaker can be used in places with chlorinated or salty water.