No, it's not the prettiest portable Bluetooth speaker. But it is very portable, rugged, waterproof, has epic battery life, and sound that'll blow your socks off - especially considering its small scale. All that makes it easy to recommend.

Big sound quality from this size; Lots of bass; Portable and water resistant; Long battery life

Slow to recharge (and requires mains plug too); Not the most attractive of designs

Coming to stores this fall, JBL's $150 Charge 4 Bluetooth speaker features improved sound, better battery life (20 hours) and some other small upgrades.

Due out this fall, the fully waterproof JBL Charge 4 offers improved sound, battery life and USB-C connectivity.

No, it's not the prettiest portable Bluetooth speaker. But it is very portable, rugged, waterproof, has epic battery life, and sound that'll blow your socks off - especially considering its small scale. All that makes it easy to recommend.

Big sound quality from this size; Lots of bass; Portable and water resistant; Long battery life;

Slow to recharge (and requires mains plug too); Not the most attractive of designs;

JBL knows how to deliver the goods when it comes to portable Bluetooth speakers. The previous iteration of the Charge was a hit, and the JBL Charge 4 ($179.95) is not dropping the baton. With a waterproof design, the speaker outputs huge sound for its size, and it's small enough to be thrown in a tote. The bass depth here is also impressive, thanks mostly to dual passive radiators that add richness and thump. The only two bummers are the lack of a speakerphone function and that the speaker is mono (this is forgivable, though, since the size would prevent true stereo separation anyway). The JBL Charge 4, like its predecessor, wins our Editors' Choice award. Design The cylindrical 3.7-by-8.6-by-3.7-inch (HWD), 2.1-pound Charge 4 is available in a multitude of colors—10 in all, including mustard yellow and teal, as well as more standard black or red models. The speaker has an IPX7 rating, meaning it has an unspecified level of dust-ingress protection and is fully waterproof. In fact...

The JBL Charge 4 is an excellent option for those who want a waterproof, powerful-sounding portable Bluetooth speaker in a moderately sized frame.

Powerful audio performance with rich bass and crisp, clear highs; Gets quite loud for its size; Waterproof

No speakerphone function; Mono audio output

Had to buy case from Amazon for this Needs protection

Lovely

Compact, portable, looks good, lightweight

As the weather warms up, it's time to enjoy the great outdoors. Luckily, you can bring your jams with you—whether that's a remote camping trip or sunning by the pool—with the JBL Charge 4 wireless speaker, which is now almost $40 off. This durable and waterproof gadget offers surprisingly good bass and sound quality, making it our Editors' Choice for Bluetooth speakers and one of our best picks for wireless tunes. We found that it "sounds excellent for a mono speaker at this price," and now you can grab it for even less. Get the JBL Charge 4 for $110 on Amazon, down from $148. The speaker can be fully submerged in water for about 30 minutes without incident, so no worries if it falls in the pool. And measuring at 8 inches and 2 pounds, the speaker is small enough to be thrown into a tote. Also very cool is its ability to support two different smartphone connections at the same time, so you and your friends can take turns queueing up the tracks. Its high-capacity 7800mAh b...

JBL is one of the most popular and well-known names in the Bluetooth speaker market for a reason.

Excellent durable build with IPX7 rating, Fantastic for hiking and travelling, Charges portable devices well, Plenty of design options to choose from, Excellent sound quality and volume, 20 hours of battery life, Good Bluetooth connectivity, Option to sync with other devices with Connect+, Small...

No microphone for control or hands-free calls, Buttons are hard to see in the dark, Mid-range can be a bit fuzzy