JBL Pulse 4 Wireless Party Speaker with LED Lighting
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JBL Pulse 4 is a wireless party speaker that features LED lighting and a sleek design. Using the JBL Connect app, you can customize the colors and effects of the speakers to suit any mood. With the camera on your phone, the Pulse 4 can also color-match any object.
Up to two smart devices can connect to one Pulse 4 simultaneously, allowing music to keep flowing. A 12-hour battery life and IPX7 waterproofing ensure hassle-free partying to the morning light. Moreover, the Pulse 4 can connect to over 100 JBL PartyBoost enabled speakers for really big parties.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Powerful audio with balanced sound and 360-degree sound
- Attractive design
- Easy to use
Cons
- Not as powerful as other Pulse 4 speakers
What external reviewers found***
External score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Good build quality
- Excellent app
- Great battery life
Cons
- No Alexa or Google Assistant support
- No voice assistant support
- Lacks low-bass
- No EQ
- No aux jack
- No built-in microphone
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Specifications
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.2
Construction
Battery | Capacity
26 Wh (3.6V, 7260 mAh)
Drivers
1x 2.25-inch
Dimensions
Size | Diameter
9.6 cm
Size | Width
20.7 cm
Weight
1.26 kg / 3.5 lbs
Function
RGB Lighting
360-degree
Weather Resistance
IPX7 waterproof
Performance
Battery Life
12 h
Frequency Response
70Hz - 20kHz
Power Output
20W RMS
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
>80dB
Production
Debut
2019-09 IFA
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External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 88%Even for a gimmick, the light show offered by the Pulse 4 is impressive. JBL estimates battery life to be roughly 12 hours, but your results will vary with volume levels, and use of the LEDs. On tracks with intense sub-bass content, like The Knife's "Silent Shout," the speaker reproduces some convincing low-frequency depth. For the price, we like the audio output of the JBL Charge 4 and the Sony S-XB32.
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Pros
- Powerful audio performance with deep bass depth and sculpted highs
- Powerful passive radiator
Cons
- No EQ
- No IPX7 build
rtings[2]
Reviewer score 40%The JBL Pulse 4 has acceptable performance for music. It has a well-balanced mid-range, so it can accurately reproduce vocals and lead instruments. However, it lacks low-bass, and its treble range is slightly underemphasized. While it has to downmix stereo content into mono, it has outstanding directivity, resulting in a wide and open soundstage.
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Pros
- Well-balanced mid-range
- Wide and open soundstage
- Outstanding directivity
- Good build quality
- Well-baked mid-rhyme
Cons
- Lacks low-bass
- No voice assistant support
- Doesn't get very loud
techradar[3]
Reviewer score 78%The JBL Pulse 4 follows the excellent Pulse 3 wireless party speaker. The Pulse 4 retains the same balanced sound and 360-degree sound but ditches the microphone. The speaker's controls are located on the top ring and the buttons are big and easy to use. For $50 more, you can get the more powerful and feature packed Sony SRS-XB501G.
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Pros
- Unique design
- Excellent app
- Great sound quality
- Great battery life
Cons
- No aux jack
- Small woofer
trustedreviews[4]
Reviewer score 68%The JBL Pulse 4 boasts an impressive wireless range of 80ft. The light show can be personalised through the app, with colour schemes available from a wide pallet. At 20W of output it’s capable of doing a job even in larger rooms. The lack of a built-in microphone is the biggest disappointment.
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Pros
- Attractive design
- Excellent sound quality
- Decent battery life
Cons
- No Alexa or Google Assistant support
- No built-in microphone
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References
- ^ JBL Pulse 4 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/jbl-pulse-4. 2019-10-09. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ JBL Pulse 4 Speaker Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/pulse-4. 2021-02-19. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ JBL Pulse 4 review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/jbl-pulse-4. 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ JBL Pulse 4 Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/jbl-pulse-4. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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