JBL Charge 4 vs Charge 3

Name JBL Charge 4 JBL Charge 3
Image JBL Charge 4 JBL Charge 3
Type Medium Medium
MSRP $179.95 $159.95
Released 2018 2016
Availability Available Discontinued
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 1× 50×90 mm 2× 50 mm
Tweeters: - -
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 30 W 20 W
Frequency range 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz 65 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ✔ Connect+ ✔ JBL Connect
Other (special) audio features? None None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 4.2 4.1
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 20 hours
Charge time 4 hrs 4.5 hrs
Battery capacity 27 Wh 22.2 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): USB-C Micro-USB
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-A 10W Yes; 1× USB-A 10W
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? ❌ ❌
App? JBL Portable app JBL Portable
Voice assistant? ❌ Indirect control
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 9.5×22.0×9.3 8.7×21.30×8.85
Size (inch H×W×D): 3.7×8.7×3.7 8.39×3.43×3.48
Weight (kg): 0.965 0.80
Weight (lbs): 2.12 1.76
Physical features
IP Code IPX7 IPX7
Transportation method? In hand In hand
Color options: 10+ colors 6 colors
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-A to USB-C USB-A to micro-USB, USB-A charger
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLCHARGE4 JBLCHARGE3
User guide / manual Quick start guide Quick start guide
Official site link: JBL.com Page discontinued
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Key differences

The JBL Charge 4 costs $20 more ($179.95 vs $159.95), is newer (2018 vs 2016), is more powerful (30 W vs 20 W) and has a larger battery (27 Wh vs 22.2 Wh).

The JBL Charge 3 has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0) and is lighter (0.80 kg vs 0.965 kg). Only on the JBL Charge 3: buit-in mic (calls, voice control) and voice assistant (Indirect control).

Other differences: Bluetooth (4.2 vs 4.1) and charging port (USB-C vs Micro-USB). Both have IPX7 water and dust resistance.

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