Also JBL doesn’t do apps like UE that really add functionality – including battery metering, equalizing, stereo pairing and alarm clock. The quibbles: Charge 2+ isn’t fully waterproof which means that it is OK for the shower and a few splashes around the pool, but who knows what will happen if it falls in. It has the biggest battery in this group at 6000mAh, giving it a solid 15 hours of play time – which means you can probably forget about charging it on a long weekend getaway or camping trip. It isn’t quite the best sounding in the group, but it is very close with solid base and very clear mids and highs for a portable speaker. It is a speakerphone and can charge your phone or any other USB device. It looks great and yet fits in a cupholder. A push on the Bluetooth and power buttons after startup notes that I have firmware 148 which is distortion free.Ĭharge 2+ and Charge 2 (note driver difference)Īll of the good stuff that made JBL’s Charge 2 my choice for the holidays is still there in the Plus. Even though I never experienced this issue – and I had the 138 firmware that was responsible for this – JBL has fixed that in the Charge 2+. The biggest problem with the original Charge 2 was distortion on the low end with low volume.
Internally it has been “splashproofed” but the grill and ports are exactly the same so I’m not sure what this entails. JBL’s Charge 2+ looks almost identical to the Charge 2 (a good thing!) as the only outwardly facing improvements are the new color options and darker drivers. It is going to be a tough call… JBL Charge 2+ JBL has updated their game with the Charge 2+ but both Bose and UE have really doubled down on their product functionality this year. In last year’s exhaustive holiday season Best Bluetooth Speaker Review, I gave the title of best speaker to the JBL Charge 2 for having nearly the best sound, cylindrical portability, great looks, long battery life and the ability to charge your phone for around $120. There are tons of Bluetooth speakers around but we’re cutting through the noise and signaling the best from three top brands today: Bose, UE and JBL. The combination of portable Bluetooth speakers and great music apps like Apple Music with Beats 1 radio can make this an instant spontaneous event as long as you’ve got the right gear. There’s nothing like having a summer moment free to listen to your favorite music with your friends.
L to R: UE Mini ( review), Roll ( review), Boom ( review) and Megaboom ( review), JBL Charge 2+( review) and Charge 2 ( review), Bose Soundlink III ( review) and Soundlink Mini 2 ( prev review)
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