Name | JBL Charge 4 | Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) |
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Type | Medium | Medium |
MSRP | $179.95 | $149 |
Released | 2018 | 2024 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 1.0 (mono) |
Woofers (or full range): | 1× 50×90 mm | 1× full range |
Tweeters: | - | - |
Subwoofers: | - | - |
Audio specs & features | ||
Watts RMS | 30 W | Not specified |
Frequency range | 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz | Not specified |
Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ via app | ✔ TWS |
Party mode? (mono) | ✔ Connect+ | ✔ (Party Mode) |
Other (special) audio features? | None | Speakerphone, PositionIQ (adaptive EQ) |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth version? | 4.2 | 5.3 |
Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
Audio inputs & outputs | ||
Buit-in mic? (and function) | ❌ | ✔ (calls, voice control) |
Guitar/mic input? | ❌ | ❌ |
USB-A playback? | ❌ | ❌ |
3.5 mm AUX in? | ✔ | ❌ |
3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ❌ |
Other in/outputs? | ❌ | ❌ |
Battery, power & charging | ||
Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
Battery life | 20 hours | 12 hours |
Charge time | 4 hrs | 4 hrs |
Battery capacity | 27 Wh | 11.4 Wh |
Swappable battery? | ❌ | ❌ |
Charging port(s): | USB-C | USB-C |
Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-A 10W | ❌ |
Buttons & controls | ||
Sound mode button(s)? | ❌ | ❌ |
Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
Other (special) buttons? | ❌ | Shortcut button |
App? | JBL Portable app | Bose App |
Voice assistant? | ❌ | ✔ |
Lights | ||
Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
Size & weight | ||
Size (cm H×W×D): | 9.5×22.0×9.3 | 9.04×20.14×5.23 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 3.7×8.7×3.7 | 3.56×7.93×2.06 |
Weight (kg): | 0.965 | 0.586 |
Weight (lbs): | 2.12 | 1.291 |
Physical features | ||
IP Code | IPX7 | IP67 |
Transportation method? | In hand | In hand |
Color options: | 10+ colors | 7 colors: Black, dark blue, light blue, green, beige, yellow, pink |
Other features? | - | Loop |
In the box | ||
Charger/cables? | USB-A to USB-C | USB-A to USB-C |
Accessories? | - | - |
More info | ||
Model number | JBLCHARGE4 | 442591 |
User guide / manual | Quick start guide | Owner's guide |
Official site link: | JBL.com | Bose.com |
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