JBL Charge 3 Review: Ranked #88 of 164

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The JBL Charge 3 ranks #88 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 3 - ranked #88 of 164 Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 3.2/5

#88 JBL Charge 3: $80 Discontinued eBay

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

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.

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.

Amplifier Power20W RMS
AppYes (JBL Connect)
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)63Hz
Battery Life20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
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)
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)
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