JBL Link Music / Link Portable
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Product Overview
JBL Link Music and Link Portable are wireless speakers with built-in Chromecast and Google Assistant supports. Both can connect to your smart devices via WiFi or Bluetooth. Their full-range speakers can deliver 360-degree sound coverage, thanks to dedicated passive radiators.
The Link Portable features IPX7 waterproofing and has an eight-hour battery life for on-the-go enjoyment of music.
JBL Link Music retails for €99, while the Link Protable costs €149.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Powerful audio for its size and price
- Google Assistant controls are easy to use
- Works with Alexa and Google Assistant
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found
External score 65%
Pros
- Strong audio performance
- Sleek, compact design
- Easy to set up and use
- Easy-to-use Google Assistant interface
- Google Assistant voice control
Cons
- No speakerphone support
- No built-in volume controls
- Balky setup process
- Muddering highs
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Specifications
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External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 65% (normalized by Neofiliac)The JBL Link Music is a $120 smart speaker with hands-free Google Assistant controls. The cylindrical speaker weighs in at 1.6 pounds and is available in light or dark gray models. It's compatible with Bluetooth 4.2, and works over 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless networks.
Pros
- Sleek, compact design
- Strong audio performance
- Google Assistant voice control
Cons
- Muddering highs
- No built-in volume controls
techhive[2]
Reviewer score 64% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Google Home app must be installed and an account set up on your smartphone or tablet to get the show going. You'll also be asked kindly to murmur a few phrases into the speaker's two top-mounted pinhole microphones. Despite its Bluetooth connectivity, the Link Music does not have speakerphone capabilities.
Pros
- Easy-to-use Google Assistant interface
- Easy to set up and use
Cons
- No speakerphone support
- Balky setup process
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