JBL Charge Essential Specifications and Review

The JBL Charge Essential ranks #68 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

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#68 JBL Charge Essential: $73.99 Amazon eBay

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.

Related speakers: JBL Charge Essential 2.

How it compares: Just above it: JBL Charge 3 - $6 more. Just below it: JBL Charge 2 - $75 more, 8 fewer hours of battery life.

App	No
Battery Life	20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Version	4.1
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	8.4" x 3.5" x 3.4" (213 x 89 x 87 mm)
Drivers	2x 50mm fullrange
EQ	No
Frequency Response	65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	20W RMS
Party Mode	Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A)
Power Input	Micro USB
Weight	1.7 lbs / 770 g

• Links
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