JBL Pulse 4 Review

Name: JBL Pulse 4
Brand: JBL

Christen da Costa

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TRUE SCORE

73^%

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37

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152

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Critics liked the JBL Pulse 4 and recommended it for music, podcasts, and the outdoors. They loved its 360-degree customizable RGB lighting, portable design, and remarkably wide sound-stage performance. However, they were disappointed that it does not support stereo and voice assistants.

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Score Card

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Expert Score

71

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

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Customer Score

90

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

73^%

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

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Cat Trust Score
65
The JBL Pulse 4 is reasonable for outdoor use. It… read more
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80
The JBL Pulse 4 speaker delivers strong sound and a… read more
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Overview_

The JBL Pulse 4 is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2019, promising 360-degree LED lighting and outstanding battery life for campers and picnic goers. Equipped with an IPX7 submersible waterproof design, this system is ideal for the outdoors. Check out our best speakers for similar waterproof speakers. It’s battery-powered, offering an impressive 11.5 hours of battery life on a single charge. It runs on Bluetooth 5.1, featuring dual-device pairing and a good 187-foot range. Examine the details of the JBL Pulse 4 below and see how it compares with the best-ranked Bluetooth speakers today.

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Consensus_

Reason to Buy

IPX7 water-resistant design
Remarkably lightweight, portable construction
Customizable 360-degree RGB lighting
Outstanding soundstage and good battery life
Low sound deterioration rate at the highest volume

Reason to Avoid

No speakerphone functions
Lacks a graphic EQ
Lacks low bass and is not ideal for movie buffs
Sub-par frequency response range accuracy out-of-the-box
Doesn’t support voice assistant

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True Score	73^%	NR	NR	NR
Ranking	# 37 / 152	# /	# /	# /
Market Context	The JBL Pulse 4 is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2019, promising 360-degree LED lighting and outstanding battery life for campers and picnic… The JBL Pulse 4 is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2019, promising 360-degree LED lighting and outstanding battery life for campers and picnic goers. Equipped with an IPX7 submersible waterproof design, this system is ideal for the outdoors. Check out our best speakers for similar waterproof speakers. It’s battery-powered, offering an impressive 11.5 hours of battery life on a single charge. It runs on Bluetooth 5.1, featuring dual-device pairing and a good 187-foot range. Examine the details of the JBL Pulse 4 below and see how it compares with the best-ranked Bluetooth speakers today.	Producing more extended bass, the JBL Xtreme 2 is better for movie and EDM music enthusiasts than the JBL Pulse 4. The Xtreme 2 is… Producing more extended bass, the JBL Xtreme 2 is better for movie and EDM music enthusiasts than the JBL Pulse 4. The Xtreme 2 is also compatible with smartphone voice assistants, unlike the Pulse speaker. However, the JBL Pulse 4 has customizable RGB lights, unlike the Xtreme 2 speaker. See our JBL Xtreme 2 review for details about the Xtreme speaker.	Unlike the JBL Pulse 4, which has an IPX7-rated waterproof design, the JBL Charge 5 has a better IP67 waterproof and dustproof design. The Charge… Unlike the JBL Pulse 4, which has an IPX7-rated waterproof design, the JBL Charge 5 has a better IP67 waterproof and dustproof design. The Charge 5 has a louder 88.9 dB maximum SPL than the 83.3 dB maximum SPL of the Pulse 4 speaker. That said, the JBL Pulse 4 speaker has customizable RGB lights, which are lacking on the Charge 5.	Supporting smartphone-based voice assistants, the Bose SoundLink Revolve has more smart features than the JBL Pulse 4, which doesn’t support voice assistants. However, the JBL… Supporting smartphone-based voice assistants, the Bose SoundLink Revolve has more smart features than the JBL Pulse 4, which doesn’t support voice assistants. However, the JBL device has a better 0.88 dB directivity index, providing a wider soundstage than the Bose SoundLink Revolve, which has a 1.53 dB directivity index.
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Score Card

E

Expert Score

71

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

90

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

73^%

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Score Breakdown_

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight

F
Trust Score
F
Cat Trust Score
65
The JBL Pulse 4 is reasonable for outdoor use. It has a sturdy build and… read more
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Trust Score
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Cat Trust Score
80
The JBL Pulse 4 speaker delivers strong sound and a hypnotic LED light show in… read more
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Trust Score
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Cat Trust Score
NR
“No bottom line found for this product” read more
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Trust Score
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Cat Trust Score
NR
“No bottom line found for this product” read more