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JBL Charge 2 Splashproof Bluetooth Speaker Grey
Last Updated: January 26, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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Sound Quality
370sound, sounds, loud, jbl, bass
+93%
-7%
" ... It produces rich sounds and deep base. ... We have other small Bluetooth speakers, but this is by far the best brand with the richest sound and best quality. ... "
" ... Great sound, good feel to it, but it is bulky enough that sometimes I take my smaller speakers instead. ... But mostly I really like this speaker. ... "
" ... Otherwise, I love it because it has a lot of features and really great sound. ... "
" ... Absolutely love this speaker. ... "
" ... Sweet sound in a little package, very happy with this purchase. ... "
" ... I love this speaker! ... "
" ... Great speaker and love he bright orange color. ... "
" ... Good investment for a portable speaker. ... "
Volume
153loud, volume, love this speaker, sounds, sound
+88%
-12%
" ... Sounds quality is good, fills medium sized room with ease, a lil bass heavy but not bad!! ... "
" ... I love this little speaker! ... "
" ... The sound is rich and clear, the bass is thumping and it can fill up an entire room or backyard. ... Its loud enough for a backyard get together with friends if you want some music in the background. ... I don't want obnoxiously loud music blasting in my ear at a party or at the beach so this JBL Charge2+ more than loud enough. ... "
" ... This little speaker delivers. ... Sounds great, doesn't distort at high volumes. ... "
" ... I was skeptical that the sound of something so small wouldn't be loud, but this thing really packs a punch! ... You could use this alone to play music with a small party. ... I've done it several times with small gatherings outside and never had to turn it up all the way. ... "
" ... We love this speaker! ... "
" ... The volume and battery life is way better than the smaller Flip2 which I had before. ... "
" ... This speaker is super loud and works great! ... My son uses it outside while playing basketball and it is plenty loud for outside use. ... "
Battery Life
123charge, battery life, speaker, lasts, hours
+75%
-25%
" ... Love it, great sound holds a charge long ... "
" ... Awsome speaker, nice to be able to charge my phone fom it, long battery life/ charge. ... "
" ... It’s way better then the jbl charge 2 & flip 4. ... "
" ... Regardless, the sound is awesome and the battery life is fantastic (I have had it for months now). ... "
" ... Hours and hours of music enjoyment. ... "
" ... Could be a little bit louder and less defective with the battery issue but still pretty good and the durability is good ... "
" ... Sounds great, connects to source easily, and battery life seems pretty good. ... "
" ... it is very portable and the battery last a long time. ... "
Bass
112speaker, highs, mids, sounds, deep
+97%
-3%
" ... Can be helped if your music device has equalizer, and can decrease bass, or can choose a setting for clarity and/or treble. ... "
" ... Sounds great and plenty of bass for such a small speaker. ... "
" ... I occasionally use this at my TV speaker and it adds a nice bass element. ... "
" ... The sound (especially the bass) is so good that family members wanted their own. ... "
" ... The sound is full and plenty of bottom (bass) comes through. ... "
" ... Good sound and bass ... "
" ... Great bass sound (for the small size that it has) and high autonomy ... "
" ... I like how this vibrates w/ bass . ... "
Charging
93speaker, charging, jbl charge 2, charger, charge 2
+63%
-37%
" ... Battery has great life and charging time is relatively quick. ... "
" ... The charge lasts very long and the phone connection is a plus. ... "
" ... So this one's charger cable and port seem to "snap" together and therefore I'm confident that it will remain intact until the speaker itself dies out. ... "
" ... After reading the reviews I ordered the Charge 2+. ... "
" ... It’s way better then the jbl charge 2 & flip 4. ... "
" ... After a lot of online searching and looking through reviews I decided to purchase the JBL Charge 2+ (Orange). ... "
" ... Holds its charge for much longer than my old bluetooth speaker. ... "
" ... glad I have the Charge 2+. ... "
Price
85money, speaker, worth, value, great sound
+86%
-14%
" ... Save yourself money and get the better Douni A7, or blow them away with the Sony XB30 ... "
" ... Sounds better than Bose speakers that cost $200. ... "
" ... Fantastic sounding for the size and price. ... "
" ... This speaker is the mother of all speakers of this price range! ... "
" ... Good sound at a good price. ... "
" ... Good product for a good price. ... "
" ... Great sound and price ... "
" ... Great sound for the price. ... Hard to beat for not being powered and at the price point. ... "
Product Reliability
80year, speaker, stopped working, years, working
+29%
-71%
" ... Our copy began failing within hours of its first use. ... "
" ... I have had this device 9 months and it has stopped working. ... "
" ... I've only had this for 3 months and it just stopped working. ... "
" ... Internal battery failed in less than 18 months. ... "
" ... It has already died and refuses to be brought back to life. ... "
" ... I am so upset that I spend this much on a "supposedly" good brand that didn't ever last for 2 years!!!! ... Bought it 1/2016 and on 6/2017 it was no longer working. ... "
" ... I ordered this in March 2016. ... "
" ... Not sure what the problem was -- this one may have been defective, since other folks seem to really like it. ... "
Bluetooth
72speaker, blue tooth, speakers, connects, range
+94%
-6%
" ... Very good Bluetooth speaker. ... "
" ... Best Bluetooth speaker out there for the price. ... "
" ... I came across the JBL Charge 2+ after searching long and hard online for a affordable bluetooth speaker that would give me the most bang for my buck. ... Had to be bluetooth capable. ... "
" ... Set up and connection with any Bluetooth device is easy. ... "
" ... Literally my favorite bluetooth speaker period. ... "
" ... I have a Bose Soundlink Revolve that I use as my main bluetooth speaker in my house and backyard, and was looking for something a bit more economical to take to the beach and park. ... "
" ... After using a $30 Bluetooth speaker for the past few years I decided to get an upgrade. ... "
" ... It is also great as a Bluetooth for the phone in the car. ... We have other small Bluetooth speakers, but this is by far the best brand with the richest sound and best quality. ... "
Size
60size, portable, small, everywhere, compact
+98%
-2%
" ... Great speaker for its size. ... "
" ... It goes with me everywhere. ... "
" ... You can expect excellent sound everywhere by carrying this speaker, love it ... "
" ... Really nice sound for its size. ... "
" ... Really great sound for such a small gadget ... "
" ... Well, this fits the bill and at $ 80. ... "
" ... Size - Small enough to carry with you in a bag, purse and even hang off a back pack ... "
" ... Incredible amount of low end for it's small size. ... "
Device Compatibility
50music, bluetooth, connect, connected, sync
+86%
-14%
" ... Connections work great with all my devices. ... "
" ... I bought this speaker to sync with my Amazon Echo Dot and it was a great choice. ... "
" ... The bluetooth is really easy to use and sync. ... "
" ... I do much better with my own personal speaker right in front of me. ... "
" ... As a mobile phone speaker phone extension, it works quite well, too. ... "
" ... Easy to use and connect. ... "
" ... Sync via wifi Bluetooth to stream music off my iphone was easy. ... "
" ... Sync via wifi Bluetooth to stream music off my iphone was easy. ... "
Water Resistance
43pool, splash proof, beach, shower, water proof
+93%
-7%
" ... Have taken it out in the rain and just like it says . ... "
" ... Had to be somewhat water resistant for pool days and camping trips. ... It's splash proof! ... "
" ... I use this in my bathroom and for outside get togethers. ... "
" ... Now I discovered a waterproof version. ... I'll have to buy the waterproof one soon so I can use at the pool. ... "
" ... Though not waterproof, it's still splashproof. ... Seeing water bounce on the passive radiator is a lot of fun. ... "
" ... I actually like the 3 way better although it's bigger it's also much louder and claims to be water proof. ... "
" ... Though not waterproof, it's still splashproof. ... "
" ... The water resistance is a nice feature. ... "
Capacity
38room, speaker, outside, outdoors, everywhere
+95%
-5%
" ... My son carries this speaker everywhere in our home. ... "
" ... Excellent for home use. ... I've used it many time at home while working inside or in the garage. ... "
" ... This speaker is incredible, works so well and for such a small volume, can definitely provide an entire floor of a house entertainment. ... "
" ... I can play music from several rooms away, and across the yard. ... "
" ... it fills the entire room. ... "
" ... ), events, around the house, etc. ... "
" ... I can take this speaker into any room of my house, into the basement laundry room and even the back yard and the sound quality is excellent. ... "
" ... I use this in my bathroom and for outside get togethers. ... "
Build Quality
32dropped, speaker, table, cord, charging
+69%
-31%
" ... It has a cool design and seems to be very well-built but because it is cylindrical in shape it can roll away from you on an uneven surface or if you are not careful when you set it down close to the edge of something . ... "
" ... Very durable, I've dropped it a couple times, so there are a couple scratches on it, but it works and sounds great still. ... "
" ... The snare drums with their ever-high and satisfying snaps, or even the unexpected high note riffing from an instrument in its climax. ... "
" ... It seems very durable. ... "
" ... I have even dropped it and it keeps on rockin. ... "
" ... I especially like the rubber coded ends on the speaker that keep it from vibrating off counter tops. ... "
" ... Very durable - my wife has dropped this or it has rolled of a table 4-5 times, no problems at all. ... It's really not a problem if you're basically careful. ... "
" ... I also bought a case for it - happy to get some extra protection even if I wasn't thrilled with that design. ... "
As Gift
31christmas, bought, son, birthday, gave
+100%
" ... given as a gift ... "
" ... I bought this speaker for my birthday gift. ... "
" ... Got this gift for my dad for Father's Day and was highly pleased. ... "
" ... Bought this for Christmas gift and initially worked wonderfully. ... "
" ... Purchased for boyfriend as a gift. ... "
" ... My sister and I bought this for our Dad as a gift and we all love it. ... "
" ... We bought two of these for Christmas presents, and what a hit they were. ... "
" ... My son n law loves it ... "
For Kids
29daughter, son, bought, speaker, child
+100%
" ... I bought this for my dad for Christmas. ... My husband has the same one but in blue and my dad loves using it. ... "
" ... Takes a beating from my teenage daughter at home and at softball tournaments. ... "
" ... I researched a lot before buying this speaker for my teenage daughter last Christmas. ... "
" ... I have previously purchased 2 of these, and liked them so much that I have ordered this for a gift for my son. ... "
" ... I plan to buy a couple more for my daughters. ... "
" ... Kids love them too! ... "
" ... My daughter loves this speaker ... "
" ... daughter has enjoyed it for a few years now. ... "
Ease of Use
22easy to use, use, set, portable, connect
+100%
" ... Wish there was an easy replacement method for battery. ... "
" ... Simple to set up. ... "
" ... It was easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to pair with other devices , good sound , pretty loud too ! ... "
" ... Device pairing is simple. ... "
" ... Set up was quick and easy. ... "
" ... Easy to use and connect. ... "
Design
21teal, color, shape, love, design
+100%
" ... First one was black, now I've got a teal color, which I actually think looks great. ... "
" ... Looks and works like new. ... "
" ... I bought bright orange so it would be easy for my husband to see it mixed in with all his tools while he's on a jobsite. ... I also bought a case for it - happy to get some extra protection even if I wasn't thrilled with that design. ... "
" ... It is original and look great also the sound is very good. ... "
" ... -Color- Silver looks nice and clean ... "
" ... Gives good sound for the size and I like the shape, it can stand or lay flat. ... "
" ... I chose the orange color since it was cheaper than the black and I love it! ... "
" ... First one was black, now I've got a teal color, which I actually think looks great. ... "
Color
18teal, ordered, orange, colors, looks
+100%
" ... Color is also nice. ... "
" ... -Color- Silver looks nice and clean ... "
" ... The colors and size of the speaker are great and the volume and sound quality was really good. ... "
" ... Great speaker and love he bright orange color. ... "
" ... Would buy again in a diff color. ... "
" ... Love the teal color too. ... "
" ... We bought the yellow one because it was so much cheaper than the other colors - not our favorite color - but can live with it for the great price. ... "
" ... Came just as ordered Beautiful Color ... "
Marketplace
16seller, item, expected, exactly, described
+81%
-19%
" ... Came quickly and exactly as described. ... "
" ... GREAT SELLER AND ITEM ... "
" ... I use this everyday at work Monday through Friday, and occasionally Saturday. ... "
" ... Came as described. ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
" ... Thank you JBL,Lawrence ... "
" ... Love it and very happy with the purchase and Amazon pricing. ... "
" ... I'm so glad I purchased this item. ... "
For Travel
15pool, beach, world, trips, travel
+100%
" ... Bought it mainly for travel, but think it will get way more use than that. ... "
" ... I use it for the office, home, and the beach. ... "
" ... It actually is splash proof as I tested on my last camping trip when a buddy spilled his beer on it. ... "
" ... Ive used this little guy for hiking, parties, at the pool, & at the beach. ... "
" ... And, we've used it to listen to books on tape on road trips. ... "
" ... Had to be somewhat water resistant for pool days and camping trips. ... "
" ... My new speaker and I will be traveling all over together :) THANK YOU JBL. ... "
" ... Had to be somewhat water resistant for pool days and camping trips. ... "
Frequencies
14bass, highs, treble, mids and highs, lows
+100%
" ... If you don't know much about sound terminology, lows are the bass, the drums, the hype of a song placed in a low hum, vibrating away behind the highs. ... The mids however are often overlooked. ... "
" ... It has a nice balance between bass, mids, and the highs. ... "
" ... Not too overpowering! ... "
" ... But the quality extends to the mids and high end. ... "
" ... Great bass but still has the highs. ... "
" ... It has a nice balance between bass, mids, and the highs. ... "
" ... Can be helped if your music device has equalizer, and can decrease bass, or can choose a setting for clarity and/or treble. ... "
" ... I wish the mids and highs were a little stronger however you can adjust that on your audio device. ... "
Returns
14back, sent, seller, returned, return policy
+43%
-57%
" ... I messaged the seller, and they wouldn’t exchange it. ... "
" ... I sent it back to the manufacturer for them to inspect. ... "
" ... Had I paid more attention when making the purchase, realizing the seller had a 1 month return policy, I would NEVER have bought it from that seller. ... "
" ... Looking to get refunded ... "
" ... I want to return it back but its after the return date . ... "
" ... I want to return it back but its after the return date . ... "
" ... I'll have to return this one too now. ... "
" ... Anyway, I returned this one. ... "
Delivery
14fast, box, arrived, sealed, received
+100%
" ... Arrived new, in the factory sealed box. ... "
" ... This speaker came with free shipping. ... "
" ... Excellent product, fast shipping. ... "
" ... Awesome boom box! ... "
" ... Still in sealed package. ... "
" ... It is the best gift that I have ever received. ... "
" ... No such problem with this box. ... "
" ... Shipped on time and work as advertised. ... "
Call quality
13music, word, hearing, hear, clearly
+85%
-15%
" ... Also like that you can use it as a speaker phone. ... "
" ... You have to position it just right in a corner or against a wall (a long known audio trick) to get what I would call a decent if not exceptional bass response. ... Have yet to use phone call function . ... "
" ... Speakerphone is good too but for me it's all about the music/sound, and you get a whole lot of it for the price. ... "
" ... I listen to music on my phone constantly. ... "
" ... Greatly enjoy using this speaker. ... "
" ... As a mobile phone speaker phone extension, it works quite well, too. ... "
" ... My wife loves this, she works from home, and uses it every day she also uses it for a speaker phone. ... "
" ... I couldn't be happier with this speaker! ... "
Fit
13holder, well, speaker, sound, small
+85%
-15%
" ... Well, this fits the bill and at $ 80. ... "
" ... The speaker is very portable and not heavy at all, It fits into my backpack comfortably. ... "
" ... Good sound and even fits in a cup holder slot , instead of rolling off your passenger seat. ... "
" ... Fits in bike water bottle holder ... "
" ... the best feature is it fits in the cup holder. ... "
" ... Well, this fits the bill and at $ 80. ... "
" ... Good sound and even fits in a cup holder slot , instead of rolling off your passenger seat. ... "
" ... Fits in bike water bottle holder ... "
Controls
8button, turn, speaker, connected, connect
+38%
-63%
" ... My only gripe is that I wish it had buttons to skip tracks and play/pause the music. ... "
" ... The unit worked fine for three months and then the control buttons for volume stopped working ... "
" ... It connects to our phones and controls the volume button but NO SOUND. ... "
" ... I literally have to turn the volume up to max, and the phone volume up to max, and put this thing on my shoulder so I can hear it. ... "
" ... Just turning up the volume is often not the answer. ... "
Setup
5set, simple, install, connects, charge 2
+100%
" ... Simple to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Set up was quick and easy. ... "
" ... Research on CNet convinced us that the Charge 2+ was what we should try. ... "
" ... It connects easy. ... "
Video Playback
5use, music, youtube, work, watching
+80%
-20%
" ... I use it for music and for watching movies on my computer. ... "
" ... I use it for music and for watching movies on my computer. ... "
" ... great for watching movies on a laptop at the pool! ... "
" ... In addition to using them to listen to music from my mp3 player or phone or tablet, I also use them as a soundbar for flatscreen TVs and they work great, whether using bluetooth or plugging them in with a mini jack cable. ... "
Cables
5port, speaker, charging, charger, cable
+40%
-60%
" ... I usually take good care of things but still, the cord broke after just a month. ... "
" ... I started having problems with the charging port becoming too loose and the charging cord would literally just fall out. ... "
" ... I almost decided the unit was just scrap until I removed the block that plugs into the wall and just took the cord and plugged it into my laptop USB slot - and then I was able to charge the speaker. ... "
Product As Described
5exactly, described, came, better
+100%
" ... Came as described. ... "
" ... Came quickly and exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
Comfort
5went, sound, shoulder, roll, quality
+60%
-40%
" ... Its like having a little boombox in your hands. ... "
" ... It was a pretty decent speaker before hand. ... "
" ... I'd say quality as the device is intended sits shoulder to shoulder. ... "
Software Platform
4apps
+100%
" ... Pairs to my phone with no problem and plays from a variety of apps. ... "
" ... Updated versions of this continue to be popular today. ... "
" ... I will give an update again soon . ... "
" ... The interface, signals, etc also improved. ... "
Ports
4port, cable, plugged, wall, unit
+50%
-50%
" ... I have to keep it plugged no longer making it wireless. ... "
" ... I would then plug it into a different outlet and I would receive the same result. ... I almost decided the unit was just scrap until I removed the block that plugs into the wall and just took the cord and plugged it into my laptop USB slot - and then I was able to charge the speaker. ... "
Network
4speaker, house
+100%
" ... We carried them all over the house. ... "
" ... Plenty of base, great range. ... "
" ... The speaker has great range for connectivity as well. ... "
" ... Great wifi connection w/o much delay or streaming interrupted. ... "
Storage
4soda
+100%
" ... It's rugged and can just be tossed into my backpack and has great base for being a little soda can sized device. ... "
" ... Small and portable (about the size of a tall boy beer can). ... "
" ... It is a bit big, but it is absolutely worth the space it takes up in my backpack. ... "
" ... A concert at my bed without the size of a refrigerator . ... "
For Running
3+100%
" ... Got two of these, one for the beach and one for home, Great sound, good run time! ... "
" ... Got two of these, one for the beach and one for home, Great sound, good run time! ... "
" ... But while his is messing up mine is running super strong!! ... "
Coffee
3+100%
" ... about the size of a travel coffee mug. ... "
" ... about the size of a travel coffee mug. ... "
" ... The size makes me think of one of those big Arizona Iced Tea cans. ... "
Cleaning
3room, sounding, small, roll, loud
+100%
" ... I work in a positive pressure clean room, meaning filtered air is constantly being pushed out into the room. ... "
" ... I work in a positive pressure clean room, meaning filtered air is constantly being pushed out into the room. ... "
" ... This is loud and clean sounding. ... "
Weight
3travel, speaker, portable, great sound
+100%
" ... Its very light weight and very portable, which makes for a perfect home/travel speaker. ... "
" ... Great sound for the weight. ... "
" ... Great sound for the weight. ... "
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