What could be better than going out in this lovely summer weather? So that you don’t have to do without your favorite music on the beach, in the outdoor pool or at a picnic, it is worth buying a Bluetooth box that you can easily connect to your smartphone. The JBL Charge series is one of the most popular models in this segment.
MediaMarkt and Saturn* are currently offering you a lot as part of the Super Spar Sale Finale 44 percent off on the suggested retail price of the JBL Charge 4. So you only pay 99 euros for the Bluetooth box. According to Geizhals.de, the previous best price was 129.99 euros, the next best current offer was 186.99 euros.
Here you can get a real bargain and also save on shipping costs. There are also double points for customers of myMediaMarkt. However, the offer is only valid until July 3. But is the JBL Charge 4 worth buying? After all, there is already the successor model JBL Charge 5.
JBL Charge 4: Rich bass and 20 hours of battery life
With the Charge series, JBL has become the market leader in Bluetooth speakers. The fourth generation also scores with excellent sound quality, robust construction and excellent battery performance. At just 22cm x 9.5cm x 9.3cm, it’s small enough to fit in most bags and backpacks.
Thanks to protection class IPX7, the JBL Charge 4 can be submerged in fresh water up to one meter deep for up to 30 minutes. In terms of sound, the box convinces with powerful basses, which can become very dominant in small rooms. The sound comes through very well outdoors, even at higher volumes.
By the way, the battery of the JBL Charge 4 lasts at medium volume proud 20 hours Through. The box is charged via a USB-C cable. There is also a classic USB port that you can use to charge your smartphone with the box. However, you cannot listen to music in charging mode.
The ability to connect several different JBL speakers via the JBL Connect app and thus provide sound for an entire group across several rooms seems ingenious.
JBL Charge 4 vs Charge 5: which box is better?
But how does the Charge 4 compare to the Charge 5? In terms of sound, the current model makes a slightly more differentiated impression with clearer bass and cleaner highs. This is the result of the test Hifi.de. In addition, the design of the Charge 5 looks a bit more modern. When it comes to battery life, both models are comparable.
In fact, the Charge 4 also has an advantage over the Charge 5: the base is much more stable, which is not unimportant given the tubular design. Unintentional rolling away is therefore quite unlikely with the Charge 4. Charge 5 only has rubber horizontal stripes here, which offer significantly less grip.
In short, both JBL speakers are excellent Bluetooth boxesthat you can’t go wrong with. The low price speaks for the Charge 4. The Charge 5 costs 148 euros at Amazon with a 26 percent discount, making it almost 50 euros more expensive than the previous model.