JBL Link Music / Link Portable Wireless Speakers
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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% (not directly comparable across industries)
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
Price Comparison
Specifications
| Music | Portable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Connectivity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | Capacity | 4800 mAh Lithium-ion 3.6V (Portable) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors | Ocean blue, black, grey, sienna brown, yellow green and straw | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivers | 1x 64mm | 1x 49mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Diameter | 112 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 134 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 730 g | 735 g | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weather Resistance | IPX7 (Portable) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery Life | 8h (Portable) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Music); 65Hz - 20kHz (Portable) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Output | 20W | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >80dB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 2019-12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2019-09 IFA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 65%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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek, compact design
- Strong audio performance
- Google Assistant voice control
Cons
- Muddering highs
- No built-in volume controls
techhive[2]
Reviewer score 64%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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Easy-to-use Google Assistant interface
- Easy to set up and use
Cons
- No speakerphone support
- Balky setup process
User Reviews
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References
- ^ JBL Link Music Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/jbl-link-music. 2020-05-06. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ JBL Link Music smart speaker review: Pretty good things in a pretty small package . [techhive]. https://www.techhive.com/article/3564534/jbl-link-music-review.html. 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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