JBL Charge 2 Review: Ranked #90 of 164

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The JBL Charge 2 ranks #90 out of 164 total Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.

Brand: JBL

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JBL Charge 2 - ranked #90 of 164 Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 3.2/5

#90 JBL Charge 2: $149 Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the JBL Charge 6, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5.

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.

Related speakers: JBL Charge 3, JBL Charge 4, JBL Charge 5, JBL Charge 6.

How it compares: Just above it: JBL Charge Essential - $75 cheaper, 8 more hours of battery life. Just below it: Teufel Rockster Go 2 - $19 cheaper, 3 more hours of battery life.

Amplifier Power15W RMS
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version3.0
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions8.5” x 3.4” x 3” (216 x 86 x 76 mm)
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)
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