Rating of the best JBL portable speakers for 2022

Portable speakers allow you to listen to your favorite music, audio books, watch movies with loved ones anywhere. Considering the rating of the best JBL portable speakers for 2022, you can choose a quality gift for a child, an adult.

The company name JBL is the initials of the company's founder, James Bullough Lansing. The company was opened in 1946 (USA). The main direction is acoustic systems. There are two directions: professional (recording studios, DJs), home. JBL is the world market leader in audio equipment.

What are

Mobile devices differ from stationary options: small size, autonomous power supply, broadcasting audio files via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, memory cards.

Advantages:

1. Compactness - fastening on a bicycle, belt, backpack.
2. Synchronization with different types of mobile devices.
3. Simple use.
4. Powered by built-in battery.
5. Wide choice of design, forms, cost.

Allocate types of products according to technical characteristics, shape.

Main characteristics:

• number of channels: mono (one), stereo (two, surround sound);
• battery capacity: 1500 mAh - 4-5 hours, 4000-6000 mAh - 8-10 hours;
• power: average value 16-20 W;
• protection against water, dust: minimum IPX3, maximum IPX68;
• type of control: push-button, mobile phone application;
• types of power supply (batteries, mains, accumulator, USB).

The shape is: boxes, cylinders, round, neck hoop.

Additional functions: microphone, equalizer, FM tuner, connection of several devices to the audio system.

How to choose

It is worth following a certain algorithm, deciding on factors in order to avoid mistakes when choosing the right product:

• place of use (home, nature, constantly wear);
• dimensions, design;
• method of fastening, carrying (belt, carabiner);
• technical data - power, number of speakers;
• power supply: battery capacity, additional type (from the mains);
• synchronization, bluetooth versions, reading memory cards;
• additional features: microphone, radio;
• explore the range of online stores;
• choose a suitable price;
• be sure to check the warranty card.

The cost depends on additional features, power and number of speakers, battery. JBL provides a 1 year warranty.

Rating of the best JBL portable speakers for 2022

The review of high-quality models is based on the reviews of regular customers of online stores, the Yandex market platform. Popular products are divided into three groups by cost: from 1,500 to 5,000, 5,000-10,000, more than 10,000 rubles.

From 1.500 to 5.000 rubles

5th place Portable acoustics JBL On Tour

The price is 3.816 rubles.

It features a flat rectangular shape, two speakers on the front panel, a cover. The lid closes and protects when carried. The open cover serves as a support for the housing.

Peculiarities:

• stereo sound;
• frequencies 100-20.000 Hz;
• 2 speakers 3 W;
• powered by 4 AAA batteries, power supply;
• 80 dB;
• 1 AC band;
• Neodymium magnet;
• magnetic shielding.

Case material - silvery plastic. Works on new batteries - 20-24 hours.

Additional functions: built-in memory, automatic charge saving system, line input (mini jack connector).

Parameters (cm): height - 3.5, width - 17.5, thickness - 8.8. Weight - 0.350 kg.

Warranty period - 1 year.

• flat comfortable shape;
• modern design;
• the sound of instruments, different frequencies;
• volume;
• autonomy of work;
• lid;
• carrying case.

• recharge batteries separately.

 

4th place Portable acoustics JBL JR POP, Froggy Green

The cost is 1.790 rubles.

Color options: Aqua Teal, Cool Blue.

Development for children: bright colors, light weight, simple operation, multi-colored backlight (five options).

It has a round shape, a plastic case, a special strap (fastening to a belt, a backpack). The control buttons are on the sides.

Properties:

• mono sound;
• power 3 W;
• range 190 - 20.000 Hz;
• one AC band;
• battery capacity 600 mAh;
• charging - 2 hours, work - 5 hours;
• Bluetooth 4.2;
• IPX7 protection.

Charges via microUSB. Complete set: charging cable, 2 sets of stickers, instructions, certificate.

Parameters (mm): height - 88, width - 76, thickness - 40. Weight with battery - 120 g.

• small size, weight;
• beautiful colors;
• bluetooth connection;
• backlight;
• moisture protection;
• battery power.

• no charge indicator.

3rd place Portable acoustics JBL GO 2

Price - 1.590-2.690 rubles.

Varieties: coral orange, midnight black, ruby ​​red.

The shape is a rectangular box with rounded corners. Top panel - 5 control buttons (power on, bluetooth, decrease, volume up, switch to another song).

Side side - two ports (micro USB, 3.5 mm) are closed with a tight plug.

Characteristics:

• mono;
• power 3 W;
• Bluetooth 4.1;
• broadband speaker 4 cm;
• 1 AC band;
• battery 730 mAh;
• works up to 5 hours, full charge in 2.5 hours;
• IPX7 protection.

Additional functions: built-in microphone, two control methods (buttons on the body, smartphone), automatic shutdown (after 15 minutes of silence).

Sold in a transparent plastic box, with a warranty card, microUSB cable.

Dimensions (mm): thickness - 32, height - 86, width - 71. Weight (including battery) - 184 g.

Warranty - 12 months.

• simple form;
• two ways of control;
• waterproof case;
• built-in microphone;
• noise suppression.

• no strap attachment.

2nd place Portable acoustics JBL CLIP 3, ocean blue

Cost: 2.618-2.720 rubles.

Available colors: black, pink, red, green, white, yellow, grey.

Features a round shape, built-in carabiner on the top. The bottom side has two inputs (USB, minijack) under a tight plug. The back panel is rubberized.

There is a charge indicator (lights up when powered) under the carabiner on the top side.

Management: front panel (+, -, playback), right side (turn on, bluetooth).

Peculiarities:

• mono sound;
• frequencies 120 - 20.000 Hz;
• power 3.30 W;
• battery 1.000 mAh;
• work up to 10 hours, charge in 3 hours;
• Bluetooth 4.1, USB.

Additional features: built-in microphone, waterproof housing IPX7.

Sold in a cardboard box with a transparent plastic window. Complete set: USB cable, warranty card.

Dimensions (cm): height - 13.7, width - 9.7, thickness - 4.6. Weight - 220 g.

The warranty period is 1 year.

• a large selection of colors;
• compact form;
• durable built-in carabiner;
• long work;
• two types of synchronization;
• quality, clear sound.

• the paint on the carabiner is peeling off.

1 place Portable acoustics JBL GO 3, green

Price: 2.380-2.590 rubles.

12 options are on sale: yellow, orange, pink, red, black, blue, blue, gray, menthol, white, camouflage, orange-black.

Design - square box, rounded corners. Attractive design - thick thread fabric, lilac logo lettering, yellow press studs on the top side, pink lace with rubberized elements.

Properties:

• mono;
• power - 4.2 W;
• speaker 38.1 mm;
• Bluetooth 5.1;
• case protection IP67;
• SBC codec;
• 700mAh battery;
• work - 5 hours, charge - 2.5 hours.

Additional features: USB Type-C charging connector, plastic back panel, rubberized strips on the underside.

Dimensions (cm): height - 8.8, width - 7.5, thickness - 4.1. Weight - 210 g.

• multicolor;
• small sizes;
• stationary lace;
• convenient button control;
• protection against dust, moisture;
• loud, there is bass.

• no quick charge function.

From 5.000 to 10.000

5 place Portable acoustics JBL Tuner XL, black

Price: 9.350-10.557 rubles.

Vertical plastic box, retractable antenna on the rear panel. LCD display - top of the front panel. Shows FM wave, radio station name, charge level, volume. There is a greeting, highlighting, scrolling. The display goes out to save, lights up when you touch any button.

The bottom part is 1 speaker. The upper part - two wheels (volume control, station search), 5 buttons (programming your favorite radio stations), turning on bluetooth, turning off the device.

Under the antenna there are two ports (charging, minijack).

Properties:

• radio tuner;
• Bluetooth 4.2;
• Li-Ion battery, 11.7 Wh;
• work up to 15 hours, charging 4 hours;
• power 10 W;
• range 70 - 20.000 Hz;
• 1 lane AC;
• speaker 70 mm;
• antenna;
• IPX7 standard;
• 5 preset buttons, memory.

Controlled by buttons, from a mobile device.

Parameters (mm): thickness - 103, height - 145, width - 167. Weight - 1.150 kg.

• listening to radio, music via bluetooth;
• clear loud sound
• compact dimensions;
• moisture protection;
• programming favorite stations;
• battery.

• no handle, no lanyard for carrying;
• high price.

4th place Portable acoustics JBL Flip 5, Black Matte

Cost: 5.750-5.990 rubles.

11 color options: gray, green, blue, protective, arctic, yellow, pink, red, mint, beige, white, camouflage.

Differs in the cylindrical form, the rubberized, shock-resistant case. Passive radiators - the sides of the product. The bottom side is the fastening of the lace, two buttons (power on, bluetooth connection). There is a socket (charging, connection with a mobile device, computer), energy indicator.

The top side contains 4 buttons. Volume control (+, -), pause / skip to the next melody, “Connect +” combines several devices into one system.

Characteristics:

• frequencies 65 - 20.000 Hz;
• power 20 W;
• battery capacity 4800 mAh;
• work 12 hours, charge 2.5 hours;
• Android support, Bluetooth 4.2;
• USB Type-C input.

Additional features: waterproof case, speaker synchronization (JBL PartyBoost technology), two types of control (smartphone, buttons).

Complete set: cardboard box, foam case, dark envelope (instruction, 1 year warranty), USB cable (without plug).

Dimensions (cm): width - 18, thickness - 7.4, height - 6.9. Weight (including battery) - 540 g.

• high-quality sound;
• modern design;
• a large selection of colors;
• case;
• compact size;
• battery;
• lace;
• simple control;
• Connect+.

• without fork.

3rd place Portable acoustics JBL Flip 4 Special Edition

Price: 7.070-7.150 rubles.

The series is distinguished by non-monochrome coloring: geometric figures, stripes, camouflage patterns. Cylindrical design, rubberized frame, fabric coating (weave of large threads). Bottom side - fastening, lace.

Management is carried out by 6 buttons - 2 (frame), 4 (fabric upper surface). On the frame: on / off, connecting the group to the speaker system (up to 100 pieces). There are sound and light signals.

4 buttons: decrease, increase volume, turn on bluetooth, pause (1 press), skip to the next track (2 presses).

Peculiarities:

• stereo;
• 2 active radiators 2×8 W;
• 2 speakers 40 mm;
• frequencies 70 - 20 kHz;
• Bluetooth 4.2;
• lithium-ion battery 3000 mAh;
• Charges 3.5 hours, works 10-12 hours.

Additionally: built-in microphone, waterproof case.

Parameters (cm): height - 17.5, diameter - 7, width - 6.8. Weight - 510 g.

Complete set: cardboard box, Micro-USB wire, passport, warranty card (1 year), instructions for use.

• loud, clear sound
• functional;
• battery capacity;
• connecting other speakers;
• small sizes;
• convenient to carry.

• does not switch back;
• without fork.

2nd place Portable acoustics JBL Charge 4, black

Price: 7.779-10.190 rubles.

There are 11 colors. Cylindrical design, the main material is dense fabric.

Upper part - 6 buttons (on / off, bluetooth, pause / play, volume + or -, communication with other devices.

Energy indicator - lower part, has an LED.

The back side is closed with a tight latch, under which there are three inputs (USB, Aux, USB Type-C). You can charge mobile devices (power bank), listen in the car, recharge the device.

Properties:

• 2 passive radiators JBL Bass;
• 1 speaker 30W;
• range: 60 - 20.000 Hz;
• Bluetooth 4.2;
• Connect+;
• works 14-20 hours, full charge 5.5 hours;
• lithium-ion battery, 7500 mAh;
• power bank function.

Additionally: powered by USB, phone control, buttons, waterproof material.

Complete set: USB Type-C cable, instruction books, warranty.

Dimensions (cm): length - 22, height - 9.5, thickness - 9.3. Weight - 960 g.

• simple control;
• good sound;
• Connect+ support;
• use as powerbank;
• battery capacity;
• variety of colors.

• without strap;
• Charger.

1 place Portable acoustics JBL Charge 3 Stealth Edition, black

Cost: 5.960-6.750 rubles.

Cylindrical shape, rubberized frame, dense fabric. Six buttons on top, three connectors on the back side (AUX, USB, Micro-USB).

Peculiarities:

• stereo, 2 speakers 10 W each;
• diameter 50 mm;
• frequencies 65 - 20.000 Hz;
• battery 6000 mAh;
• works 15 hours;
• simultaneous communication with 3 mobile devices;
• speakerphone, noise effect, echo cancellation;
• Connect system;
• Bluetooth 4.1.

Features: line input (mini jack), Power Bank mode, waterproof case.

Parameters (cm): length - 21.3, diameter - 8.7. Weight - 800 g.

• quality assembly;
• stereo sound;
• good frequencies;
• power bank function;
• built-in speakerphone.

• not found.

More than 10.000 rubles

3rd place Portable acoustics JBL Partybox 100, black

Cost: 17.990-21.387 rubles.

Plastic rectangular body, rubberized edging. Two types of installation: standing position, lying down. Under the front speaker grille, light illumination.

Top panel - 7 buttons, 5 energy level LEDs, slot for a mobile device.

Back side: two handles, bass reflex hole, connectors. There are inputs: USB (flash drives, charging mobile devices), AUX input / output, microphone (regulator, two modes, echo), guitar.

Peculiarities:

• stereo, 2 speakers 160 W;
• two AC bands;
• HF 60 mm, LF 130 mm;
• range: 45-18.000 Hz;
• battery 2500 mAh;
• works 10-12 hours;
• Bluetooth, USB, Power bank.

Features: support for Android, push-button control, light music (three modes, can be turned off), battery power, mains power.

Dimensions (mm): height - 551, width - 356, thickness - 352. Weight - 9.7 kg.

• stereo;
• quality materials;
• compatibility;
• microphone, guitar;
• two types of food;
• adjustable backlight;
• auto-off after 20 minutes;
• music via bluetooth, flash drive.

• the weight.

2nd place Portable acoustics JBL Xtreme Special Edition, squad

Price: 15.991-16.000 rubles.

Cylinder shape. Materials - plastic, rubber, thick fabric. There is a carrying strap.

Adjustment, connections - from above. The underside is a zippered compartment, a port section.

Properties:

• 2 stereo 20 W;
• frequencies: 70-20.000 Hz;
• 2 AC bands;
• HF-35 mm, LF-63 mm;
• Bluetooth, Power Bank;
• battery Li-Pol 10.000 mAh;
• sounds 15 o'clock

Features: line port (mini jack), built-in microphone, moisture protection.

Dimensions (cm): length - 28, diameter - 12. Weight - 2.11 kg.

• stereo, powerful bass;
• connection of several gadgets;
• connection of several devices into one audio system;
• holds a charge for a long time;
• built-in speakerphone;
• belt.

• great weight, dimensions.

1 place JBL Xtreme 3 portable acoustics, camouflage

Cost: 15.790-18.490 rubles.

There are monochromatic options: blue, black.

Materials - plastic, rubber, durable fabric. Upper part - six buttons, two side fastenings for a wide belt. Belt length adjuster - bottle opener.

Properties:

• 4 speakers, 2 passive radiators 100 W;
• Bluetooth 5.1;
• PartyBoost function - synchronization;
• range 53.5 - 20.000 Hz;
• iPod, iPhone, Android, iPad;
• Li-Ion battery, 36.3 Wh;
• sounds 15 hours.

Additional features: USB Type-C, two types of control (phone, push-button), SBC codec, battery power and USB, microphone, dust and water protection IP67.

Parameters (cm): length - 30, diameter - 13.5. Weight - 1.97 kg.

• 4 speakers, 100W;
• quality sound;
• bluetooth;
• USB, Power Bank;
• water, dust protection;
• partyboost;
• carrying strap, built-in bottle opener.

• not found.

Conclusion

Modern devices improve the quality of life, help to relax, have a good time in nature. Looking through the ranking of the best JBL portable speakers for 2022, you can choose a quality product at the best price.