JBL Connect+ Speakers Ranked

Last updated: September 19, 2026

Connect+ was JBL’s second-generation multi-speaker system, replacing the original Connect and later superseded itself by PartyBoost and then Auracast. Connect+ speakers group only with other Connect+ speakers - not with older Connect speakers, PartyBoost speakers, or Auracast speakers.

8 ranked JBL speakers below support Connect+.

Related: JBL Connect, JBL PartyBoost, JBL Wi-Fi Multi-Room

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Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #53 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Charge 4: $94.99 Discontinued Amazon eBay

JBL Charge 4 ranking card

Pros: Doubles as a power bank for charging phones/tablets. IPX7 rated and floats. ~20 hour battery life; wirelessly links with 100+ JBL Connect+ speakers. Measured bass extension of 54Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Not stereo. 1 Oval driver. Boosted bass, top a little rolled off, warm sound. Not as loud as a Charge 3. Discontinued.

Amplifier Power30W RMS
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)54Hz
Battery Life20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency330ms
Bluetooth Version4.2
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions8.7" x 3.7" x 3.7" (220 x 95 x 93 mm)
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers1x 51x89mm fullrange
EQNo
Frequency Response60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIPX7
Maximum SPL99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/2A)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
TWSNo
Weight2.1 lbs (960 g)

Ranked #66 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Flip 4: $70 Discontinued Amazon eBay

JBL Flip 4 ranking card

Pros: At 510 g, JBL Flip 4 combines 2x 40mm fullrange with Bluetooth and aux. Claimed 12 hours (manufacturer specified) battery life, ipx7 protection, up to 92db and single-box playback make its feature set practical for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of 66Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Bass is limited by its 66Hz specification. There is no companion app. No EQ adjustment. Discontinued.

Amplifier Power16W RMS
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)66Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency300ms
Bluetooth Version4.2
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions6.9" x 2.8" x 2.6" (175 x 70 x 65 mm)
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers2x 40mm fullrange
EQNo
Frequency Response70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIPX7
Maximum SPL92dB (Manufacturer specified)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power InputMicro USB
StereoYes
TWSNo
Weight1.1 lbs (510 g)

Ranked #70 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Charge 3: $80 Discontinued eBay

JBL Charge 3 ranking card

Pros: Doubles as a 6000mAh power bank for USB devices. ~20 hour battery life. IPX7 rated; built-in noise/echo-cancelling speakerphone. Measured bass extension of 63Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Less clarity than the Flip 4. Battery failures are common. Discontinued.

Amplifier Power20W RMS
AppYes (JBL Connect)
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)63Hz
Battery Life20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version4.1
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions8.4" x 3.5" x 3.5" (213 x 88 x 88 mm)
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers2x 50mm fullrange
EQNo
Frequency Response65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIPX7
Maximum SPL100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/2A)
Power InputMicro USB
StereoYes
TWSNo
Weight1.8 lbs (800 g)

Ranked #71 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Charge Essential: $73.99 Amazon eBay

JBL Charge Essential ranking card

Pros: Doubles as a power bank. IPX7 rated. Supports true wireless stereo pairing with a second Charge Essential.

Cons: Less clarity than the Flip 4, highs rolled off. An overpriced rebranded Charge 3 for people who want stereo sound.

Amplifier Power20W RMS
AppNo
Aux InputNo
Battery Life20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified)
Bluetooth Version4.1
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions8.4" x 3.5" x 3.4" (213 x 89 x 87 mm)
Drivers2x 50mm fullrange
EQNo
Frequency Response65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIPX7
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/2A)
Power InputMicro USB
StereoNo
TWSNo
Weight1.7 lbs (770 g)

Ranked #72 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Charge 2: $149 Discontinued eBay

JBL Charge 2 ranking card

Pros: Doubles as a 6000mAh power bank. ~10-12 hour battery life. Social Mode pairs up to 3 phones; works as a speakerphone.

Cons: Bass compression at higher volumes. Warm sound. slightly rolled off treble. Not as loud as other speakers. Discontinued.

Amplifier Power15W RMS
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version3.0
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions8.5" x 3.4" x 3" (216 x 86 x 76 mm)
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers2x 45mm fullrange
EQNo
Frequency Response75Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIPX5
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A)
Power InputMicro USB
StereoYes
TWSNo
Weight2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)

Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #44 of 78 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Xtreme 2: $199.99 Discontinued Amazon eBay

JBL Xtreme 2 ranking card

Pros: Four drivers with refined bass balance, closer to studio monitors than typical portables. IPX7 water-resistant. Amazing real-world battery: ~20 hours at 75dB (vs 15hr claim). USB-A port charges other devices. Optional carry strap. Measured bass extension of 54Hz (-10dB).

Cons: External AC power brick for charging. Boosted bass. Treble harsh at high volumes. Discontinued.

Amplifier Power40W RMS
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)54Hz
Battery Life15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version4.2
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions11.3" x 5.4" x 4.2" (287 x 137 x 107 mm)
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers2x 70mm woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters
EQNo
Frequency Response55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIPX7
Maximum SPL98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoYes
TWSNo
Weight5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)

Ranked #47 of 78 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4: $100 Discontinued eBay

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ranking card

Pros: Balanced sound quality with deep resonant bass and crisp treble, large dynamic range. Multi-host Bluetooth connectivity for 2 phones, daisy chaining up to 100 speakers. Elegant modern design with smooth curves and premium materials.

Cons: 8 hour battery at medium volume. Not at loud as others. Not as deep of bass as the newer Onyx. External AC power brick for charging. Discontinued.

Amplifier Power60W
AppYes (HK Connect)
Aux InputYes
Battery Life8 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version4.2
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions11.4" x 11.4" x 5.1" (290 x 290 x 130 mm)
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers2x 75mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters + 1x passive radiator
EQNo
Frequency Response50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingNone
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power BankNo
Power InputDC Barrel Connector (19V/2.1A)
StereoYes
TWSYes
Weight4.5 lbs (2.06 kg)

Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #48 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Boombox: $399 Discontinued JBL Boombox eBay

JBL Boombox ranking card

Pros: At 5.2 kg, JBL Boombox combines 2x 65mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators with Bluetooth and aux. Claimed 24 hours (manufacturer specified) battery life, ipx5 protection and stereo playback make its feature set practical for its intended room or portable use.

Cons: There is no companion app. No EQ adjustment. Discontinued.

Amplifier Power60W AC / 40W battery
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions10" x 18.1" x 7.7" (254.5 x 458.5 x 195.5 mm)
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers2x 65mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators
EQNo
FM TunerNo
IP RatingIPX5
MicroSD PlaybackNo
Microphone InputNo
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackNo
Weight11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)