JBL Charge 3 Specifications and Review

Last updated: August 16, 2026

The JBL Charge 3 ranks #67 out of 136 total Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.

Brand: JBL

JBL Charge 3 - ranked #67 of 136 Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 3.2/5

#67 JBL Charge 3: $80 Discontinued

Pros: Doubles as a 6000mAh power bank for USB devices. ~20 hour battery life. IPX7 rated; built-in noise/echo-cancelling speakerphone.

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

Related speakers: JBL Charge 2, JBL Charge 4, JBL Charge 5, JBL Charge 6.

How it compares: Just above it: JBL Flip Essential - $50 more, 10 fewer hours of battery life. Just below it: JBL Charge Essential - $6 cheaper.

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
Max Volume100dB
Output Power20W RMS
Party ModeYes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/2A)
Power InputMicro USB
Weight1.8 lbs / 800 g

As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.

More JBL speakers →