SeekerJBL Pulse 4
The JBL Pulse 4 is reasonable for outdoor use. It has a sturdy build and comes with an IPX7 rating for water resistance, though we don't currently test for this. Also, its battery lasts over 11 hours, so it's suitable for taking with you on-the-go. Although it doesn't get very loud, there isn't much compression present at max volume. Unfortunately, it lacks low-bass, and it has to downmix stereo content into mono, which isn't as immersive.
-- As reviewed by Rtings
Product details
- DAZZLING 360 DEGREES LED LIGHTS: Pulse 4 shines through the night with an amazing, high-resolution 360-degree LED lightshow.
- POWERFUL JBL ORIGINAL PRO SOUND: Pulse 4 delivers JBL Signature Sound in every direction with its ingenious 360 degree speaker array.
- 12 HOURS OF PLAYTIME: Ready to get your groove on. Pulse 4 delivers up 12 hours of battery life on a single charge.
- WIRELESS BLUETOOTH STREAMING: Wirelessly stream music from your phone, tablet, or any other Bluetooth-enabled device, with up to 40ft wireless range
- IPX7 WATERPROOF: Bring your speakers anywhere. Pool party. Perfect. Sudden cloudburst Covered. Bash on the beach Pulse 4 is IPX7 waterproof for fearless outdoor entertainment.
- Power Source Type: Battery Powered
- Included Components: Jbl Pulse 4, Usb-C Cable, Quick Start Guide
PROS
+ Sturdy build.
+ IPX7 rating for water resistance.
+ Lightweight and portable.
+ Not much compression at max volume.
+ 11.5 hour battery life.
CONS
- Lacks low-bass.
- Doesn't get very loud.
- Has to downmix stereo content into mono.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Rtings on February 19, 2021
The JBL Pulse 4 is reasonable for outdoor use. It has a sturdy build and comes with an IPX7 rating for water resistance, though we don't currently test for this. Also, its battery lasts over 11 hours, so it's suitable for taking with you on-the-go. Although it doesn't get very loud, there isn't much compression present at max volume. Unfortunately, it lacks low-bass, and it has to downmix stereo content into mono, which isn't as immersive.
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By PCMag on October 09, 2019
The JBL Pulse 4 speaker delivers strong sound and a hypnotic LED light show in a cool waterproof design.
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By TechRadar on October 23, 2019
The JBL Pulse 4 offers an even more eye-catching look than before with the same excellent sound. The downside, however, is that the Pulse 4 ditches the microphone and 3.5mm aux jack of the previous generation. If you don’t care about making calls with your speaker and don’t have any legacy devices that require an aux jack, the JBL Pulse 4 is still a good party speaker.
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By TrustedReviews on January 22, 2020
A portable rave machine? Or maybe a 21st-century lava lamp? JBL’s latest version of its party speaker certainly attracts the eye with its fancy LED display. It also produces an improved, room-filling 360 degree sound that belies its pint-glass size. Nevertheless, all that flash adds to the cost of a device that lacks the basic smart features of similar-sized speakers at this price, while it also jettisons a couple of handy features that its predecessor boasted
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