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7.3.2020

Summary:I got this in the mail and the first thing I noticed was the sheer girth, this guy is thick. And should be so because of that 7,260 mAh battery lodged in there with space for the passive radiator, but that thickness is mainly due to the thickened plastic to protect the internals. The reason for the durability is quite obvious, the "plastic" surrounding the entire thing. Indeed is feels like a rock solid device, but the fact that plastic is plastic, and plastic can crack and scratch. But I do not foresee it doing that if you take care of it.Audio:The highs are well and pronounced, as well as the bass in enhanced slightly (from my perspective) to give it that "umph". I will say,the treble is something to be desired, it's that middle range that suffers the most. The highs have to pick up most of the work, voices are fine and stringed instruments. But anything that requires a mid range sound, it's lost to the highs and lows.The 360 degree nature is also nothing to scoff at, I was walking around my kitchen trying to pick out anything wrong or any weird distortions. I couldn't pick up anything. It's great for the middle of the room, but I found it sounds very weird pushed against a wall, I'd say at least a foot or two of distance.What I'm not saying is that this sounds awful in the slightest. Instead, I find this as the only bad thing. I was genuinely blown away at the great quality of said audio. There are some ares that I would like improved, but for what it offers, I cannot complain.Light show:Let's be real, if you're buying this, you're buying it for the show. I will say it doesn't disappoint either. There are four basic modes out of the box thanks to the button on the top. The one people will use most is the Visualizer, or the one that "shows" what's playing. And that does a very accurate job of representing the sound that is being played at the time. The camp fire is my other personal favorite and tries to best represent a fire, but falls short due to a fire's unpredictability. But it's awesome nonetheless and would choose either without problem.Over all this thing is awesome. I would recommend this to anyone looking for good audio quality and an awesome light show all in one package. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
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7.1.2020

The Pulse 4 is finally here and it brings some great new features and loses some great features too. The lights work better and the sound is more crisp and clear but that’s not at the mercy of losing some bass and some features!What’s good:- Excellent wow factor light show second to none and a large improvement over the pulse 3. (It finally looks like a lava lamp, 70s lovers rejoice)- Clever speaker design that allows sound to bounce off your ceiling and produce a trulyimmersive experience.- Good sound performance but not spectacular.- The new party boost connectivity feature from JBL.- Added light features on the JBL app!- IPX7 rated. Allows for heavy splashes and water contact and submersion in 1M of water for up to 30 minutes.(Don’t try this at home unless you need to)- USB C finally.Now let’s talk about the negative and there’s a few here.- We lost the 3.5mm aux in support from the pulse 3.- Still the same bluetooth capability as the pulse 3. I would have expected the new 5.1 on this entry from JBL in 2019.- No speakerphone support. this feature has been stripped from the pulse 4. Say goodbye to your smart home support.- Bass is slightly less than the Pulse 3 and it’s noticeable too, if you have owned the pulse 3.- No wall socket plug included. This only comes with the cable (Plug not sold separately) It seems JBL expect everyone uses USB wall connectors these days. Very disappointing.My verdict:This is a great entry in the pulse line from JBL but seems like a small update rather than a huge reinvention of the already fantastic pulse speaker. If you look at the upgrade from the Pulse 2 to the Pulse 3 you will see a huge creative new take on the speaker, the change from 3 to 4? Not so much. That’s not to say this isn’t a more polished and immersive experience from JBL.I definitely recommend this product but if you already own a pulse 3, this latest pulse entry isn’t worth the extra £200, however If you are new to the JBL pulse, order this beautiful speaker, turn the lights down low and enjoy a experience like no other!
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24.3.2020

Let me just say that the JBL Pulse 4 speakers are very fun and unique speakers. I would say that If you want to have a speaker that is fun for the house parties, dorm, bbq's, camping. The Pulse 4 is perfectly adequate.1. The sound comes from the top and the base from the bottom. I would say that the sound is relatively loud. Their sound is a little richer and defined. Unless you have walls and ceilings for the sound to bounce off of, the sound projects upward and is lost outdoors a little more. This was of course to accommodate the visually impressive light show.2. The lighting is awesome and entertaining. I would say that these speakers are semi-portable.There is no handle to carry them and the polycarbonate shell is definitely fingerprint prone, Plus for smaller hands, it may be a little hard to carry. It can be slippery. So if camping, for example, you should invest in an aftermarket case.3. The JBL Connect app. It is terrible and buggy. I have spent hours trying to connect the units with my phone or together in stereo. Sometimes it works sometimes it won't recognize the app. It does go into Party Mode easily by pressing the PartyBoost button on the unit (same sound out of both speakers=louder), but I find trying to get stereo mode (L-R separation) is near impossible.4. The speakers are using an older Bluetooth Codec. not the newer AptX HD for example. So they are not for watching videos. The sync will be off. The newer codex allows a higher bitstream I gather, so more fidelity and a more defined sound. 5. Minor, but there is no AUX connector either. 6.They are for a person who likes the visual party vibe. They are a really good speaker, with good loud clear sound. There are better sounding ones for the money out there but you need to know how it will suit your lifestyle. I just wanted to point out some of the limitations that would make this a truly awesome speaker [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
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12.3.2020

I really wanted to hate this speaker as I always felt the pulse series was more about looks than sound quality. However after a few days of use I have changed my mind and this one sounds really good compared to prior pulse speakers. For this review I will be mainly comparing the pulse 4 to the charge 3. Sound quality on the pulse 4 is great but it could be a little better, it has good highs, and decent lows, but I feel like the mids are muted. I noticed with the pulse 4 if you push it to close to wall it doesn't sound good. The optimal place i found for this speaker is more in the middle of a room that has a roof or covering. The 360 sound will fill the room and is plenty loud for a party.However outside with the top of the speaker facing the sky (no ceiling or cover to reflect the sound) the pulse 4 sounded good but but not as wonderful as it did in my kitchen. During the daylight the color LEDs get washed out and are sorta pointless to use, there is a button on the top to disable the LEDs which helps save power. At night time the LEDs are very nice and soothing, I can't wait to use this during summer evenings with friends. The Pulse 4 is very heavy (in a good way) and seems very well built/durable. The dimension are similar to the charge 3. Pros:Good SoundParty mode (didn't work with my charge 3 sadly)Fun to look at Good Battery LifeUSB CWaterproof Cons: A little priceyMids are muted no charging block, just the usb cableno AUX input JBL connect app that is used to change colors or patterns sometimes doesn't connect to pulse. Overall I do like this speaker and this is a great party/dorm room speaker. However I prefer my charge 3 a little more as it has more features and (to me) is better sounding and cost less. The Pulse 4 is for sure a party speaker that makes your music entertaining to listen too. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
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17.3.2020

The JBL Pulse 4 is a fun addition to my other portable JBL speakers. While it isn’t necessarily my favorite JBL speaker, the light show does add a neat aspect to it, depending on what you want from your speaker. As I have come to expect from JBL, the sound quality and overall feel of the speaker are excellent. The audio is crisp at all levels and able to achieve plenty of sound for my needs. The separate sub-woofer does add a decent amount of bass while enjoying louder volumes, but never over-powering. The single speaker on top has excellent sound, but does suffer a bit from being a single speaker. I was unable to try 2 Pulse speakers together in stereo mode,but I would image the result created would really enhance the experience. As others have mentioned, when using the speaker in an open space, some of the overall sound is lost since the speaker points upward, but when used in a house/room, it does a very nice job filling the entire room with sound. My main comparison is with the JBL Flip 4 speaker, which I feel has a little nicer balance of sound, but I certainly cannot complain about the quality achieved with the Pulse 4. My currently JBL portable speaker lineup includes a Clip 3, Flip 4 and Pulse 4 and honestly each speaker has its place and best use. Whether you’re looking for a party enhancer or background music around the house that entrances the kids, you can’t go wrong with a Pulse 4. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
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8.11.2019

When this arrived in its box I was very impressed with the packaging, so well packed and designed . Then I took it out. Its pretty heavy and the glass is very tactile. Being eager to try it out I placed it on the wooden sideboard and switched it on and blue tooth linked it to my phone. And it was simple . Im a bit of a technophobe so that was a big plus.The whole thing lit up and pulsed with different colours as it played my music giving a almost surround sound effect. I thought it was very good and set it to charge.A friend who is a musician came for the weekend and he put the app on his phone. It mostly worked and you could find different visual features (he liked the graphic equalizer affect),but it was a bit sticky and unresponsive at times . We also moved it from the wooden sideboard to my slate fireplace mantel and boy did that make a difference to the sound. vast improvement on an already good sound.More bass and greater definition.Im going to carry on testing this as Im hoping to go camping in a week or so and this would be great for whilst we are sat round the firepit. I want to play with the App more but I think it needs tweaking and this seems to bea common comment.So far I really like it. I love the design, very sleek smoked glass and very tactile and exensive looking. It is performing its function well
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10.11.2019

Great glass feel lava lamp look speaker.Looks good regardless it being on or off.Feels weighty and robust with 360 light view.With IP7 rating it is both an in and outdoor speaker.Easy to use app which allows for customization different light modes.Comes with the latest USB C port and charging cable but this is only for charging and does not accommodate for devices like mp3 players and mobile phones to directly connect. The other drawback is that it doesn’t have the jack port so everything has to be connected by Bluetooth.The Bluetooth connectivity is seamless and has a very good range.The sound is clean and has good Bass but it is always better to keep it stood up otherwise sound quality decreases in quality.Like the Party Boost option which allows for connecting other pulse 4 speakers to create that surround sound atmosphere.Volume control from the speaker is visualized by the lights going up or down when adjusted.Found the light show tends to drain the much battery quicker so better to use it without the lights if there is no availability of charging. The lit mode wasn’t much good in sunlight as well.But when indoors it takes you to another dimension and it is quite mesmerizing so, no need for disco lights.If I had to make any improvements, I would add voice activation like Alexa or Google Assist.
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14.11.2019

Came beautifully packaged in a sleek box,this speaker looks every inch quality, is well built and exudes a sleek stylish look.The design of the speaker is fantastic with the 360 glass surround and simple function buttons which are easy to access.The sound that comes from the speaker is top class - the beat really packs a punch without a hint of tininess at any volume. Great to use all around the house,in the garden, garage etc etc.The lightshow that comes from the speaker is fantastic and the lights really do dance along to the music.The lights have several different sequences that can be easily selected via the actual speaker or through the app.Bluetooth connectivity is simple to connect andbattery life seems neverending with plenty of warning when needing to charge up the speaker.It was taken in the shower and out on a trampoline in the rain with no adverse effects whatsoever on the sound or performance- this speaker really is a quality piece of technology.I would highly recommend this speaker for so many reasons, the sound, the amazing light effects, the sleek look and the fact that it can be used as a soothing light alone-Great for kids rooms also.This is my first JBL product and I am highly impressed enough to purchase another speaker as a gift for family.
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14.3.2020

First off, I am a big fan of JBL products and I was very happy to receive this item to review. I made the switch from other big brand audio names some time ago and JBL continues to impress me. The Pulse 4 is comparable to the Charge series. This is a relatively small speaker that packs a great sound. The sounds is great but the JBL Charge has a bit deeper base and clarity. However, this speaker offers a pretty wild light show that serves as a nightlight or a fun experience when listening to your music. The battery life is great and it charges up pretty quick. There are several modes for the light show including a customizable feature.It works well with the JBL Connect app and links well with other compatible JBL devices to create a wireless sound system throughout the house. Although I did receive this as part of a product review, I have to say the price is very reasonable for the sound it delivers and the lighting functions. If you are looking for a small compact speaker that adds an element of fun to the room, this is a great choice. It is not waterproof like the Charge series and it is a bit heavy. However, it is well-built and sounds great. It is glass so I would be careful where you put it! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
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19.3.2020

The 360 light show shattered my expectations! It looks so much cooler in real life... pictures and videos can’t do it justice. It even looks great when it’s off. I definitely recommend the JBL charge 4 if you’re looking for a speaker to leave out where everyone can see it!Wherever you put it, make sure the top firing speaker is open to the ceiling; the music echoes off the ceiling and does a great job filling the room. However, if something is above it (like a shelf) it sounds dead and muted. My biggest concern with the speaker is its durability. The outside is a hard plastic. I worry it could get scratched or even crack if dropped. Also, the USB-C changing port is exposed without any protection.The IPX-7 waterproof rating lets me confidently bring the speaker to a pool party. But I wouldn’t take the speaker hiking or to a sandy beach.To be clear, the build quality is great! But this speaker is best suited to the great indoors. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
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8.6.2020

The pulse 4 is the first light up speaker from JBL that has a high quality design/finish that will stand the test of time. The pulse 4 also connects with the JBL app which lets you further customize its 4 prebuilt light setting almost how we you wish, this kind of connectivity and customization is a really nice touch. Unfortunately as a great a speaker as it is I bough it hoping it would connect with my charge 4, unfortunately that is not the case, JBL seems to have launched yet another multi speaker connect system that isn’t compatible with over half the speakers they have on the market this is extremely unfortunate as I’m returning mine for a refund because of this. Also the glass or ploy,whatever the shroud the protects the lights is made of smudges very easily and could be hard to keep clean if multiple people are constantly touching the speaker which they probably will based on how cool and professional it looks
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20.3.2020

This is a really nice unit. It goes all day and into the night. I like that it has the ipx7 rating because I like all of my valuable electronics to be waterproof, just in case. I also like the buttons on the top that are easy to find to make any playing adjustments. It provides plenty of sound for any room, while still able to be heard well outside. So basically, the highs are great at ANY volume, the mids are best at any point under 70%, and the lows are best between like 30 and 70%. A really important point is that there isn’t any distortion. The colors are really great and help light up the room. Being able to change the colors and affects with the connect app is really nice.I know it has the party boost where it can link with other party boost devices but this is the only part boost I currently own. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
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1.10.2019

This first came on my radar by YouTuber Flossy Carter who had an early review on his YouTube page. Once I saw it I was hooked. I had never seen any earlier iteration of the Pulse series and I am fortunate enough to have made this one my first. This speaker looks amazing on or off. Just looking at it turned off exudes cool...then you turn it on. Oh my goodness, it looks slick and the sound is big and loud. For its size, it sounds great - better in every way over my other SoundLink mini 1 & 2 Bluetooth speakers from Bose. I can't speak to having PartyBoost over the older linking system because this is my first JBL speakers but I don't think it will be my last.I have already demo'd it for a friend who is ordering one now too. Overall, super pleased with this new speaker. Great job, JBL
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16.3.2020

This is my second portable speaker from JBL. 1st one I bought about 3 years ago, when I first moved to the USA. It’s served me perfectly well. My JBL Charge 3 was lucky enough to go to IBIZA 2 times!!! I can say it’s just served me perfectly well at overseas…With my JBL PULSE 4 s now I have slight better sound and bass accompanied with great light effects.Guys it’s just nice when you listen some chill music during night... Its also depends on what type of music listener you are. Yet, I just love my JBLs .I like how it's sounds and I do like how it looks....I hope you will like it as well Here is a quick comparison video [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

27.5.2020

I bought this as a gif for my wife’s birthday, (which still is in 2 weeks from now) and as soon as it got to the house I wanted to hook it up and make sure she was going to like it. I use Bluetooth speakers everyday at work for the past 6 years so I’ve seen a few of them. This, without the light show, blew me away with the quality of output and how loud it actually got. This was everything I was lead to believe it was and then some. VERY SATISFIED! So satisfied I went ahead and gave it to the wife so she could see and use it herself. Only downfall is her bday is still 2 weeks away so I’ve got to get her something else now for the day of...

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