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Customer reviews for JBL Charge Essential Wireless Bluetooth Speaker for
JBL Charge Essential Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
4.8 out of 5 stars
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1,468 ratings475 reviews
  1. 5 stars86% (1,268)
  2. 4 stars9% (127)
  3. 3 stars3% (38)
  4. 2 stars1% (14)
  5. 1 star1% (21)

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Jul 6, 2024
Janet
5 out of 5 stars review

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Perfect for patios or party barges

Great sound and quality

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Jul 1, 2024
Smitty
5 out of 5 stars review

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Small but mighty

Great sound great price

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Jul 14, 2024
John
5 out of 5 stars review

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Very good quality

Love it

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Jul 15, 2024
Ludmike
5 out of 5 stars review

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Works great, easy to use, sounds great!

Works great!

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Apr 20, 2025
bob28818
2 out of 5 stars review

Failed product - sound lagging

There's a delay when playing videos, i.e. netflix via laptop/PC. Users advise to change it to “video mode” via JBL app. The device cannot be added to the app. No configuration found to solve this issue. So, kinda disappointed at the company since I've wasted money for a very expensive phone sound extension which I almost never need except when I want to watch movies on my laptop, which I can't because the delay is really annoying. Would've given a one star but gave 2 instead since the sound quality in itself is quite good.

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reply from Customer Support

We appreciate your feedback. Thank you for reaching out. We're here to help. Regarding your JBL Charge Essential, please note that this model is designed for Plug and Play operation and does not utilize the JBL App. Concerning the audio lag you are experiencing, we recommend updating the Bluetooth drivers on your laptop, as this is often effective in resolving such issues. Additionally, for the most optimal audio experience, you may consider using a 3.5mm audio cable, which can be purchased separately. For further assistance, please contact us.

Jul 2, 2023
Ramblinon
5 out of 5 stars review

niced blue tooth speaker with many uses

This speaker works great for me. I use it at the pool, beach, shower, kitchen, almost anywhere. It pulls the b tooth from a long distance. I listen to it at different volume levels. The battery stays charged for a long time, it charges fast and has charging lites that tells you when to charge and when it fully charged. I like lit and bought it when it was on sale.

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Apr 10, 2024
Ed
1 out of 5 stars review

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No aux input

No aux input

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reply from JBL Support

We appreciate your feedback. We hear you. We always look for ways to improve our products. Our JBL Charge Essential speaker is a Bluetooth basic speaker and it doesn't come with an aux input and Portable App capabilities. We recommend our JBL Charge 4 portable Bluetooth speaker with powerful sound and a built-in power bank to charge your devices. It features a proprietary developed driver and two JBL bass radiators that intensify sound with strong deep bass with up to 20 hours of playtime. Our Charge 4 features a rugged design, IPX7 waterproof-rated exterior and comes with JBL Connect+ it can wirelessly link more than 100 JBL Connect+-enabled speakers to elevate your listening experience.

Dec 2, 2022
Beehaw
3 out of 5 stars review

Loud, but mediocre sound quality

Didn't even buy it, tested it and it is definitely loud (20W speakers), but lacks the sound quality of speakers in the same price bracket. Would recommend any of the charge 3,4 or 5s instead since they're cheaper/the same price for the same sound quality and loudness.

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Jul 15, 2023
CoopLC
3 out of 5 stars review

Buyer beware. DOES NOT have a battery strength met

I bought this recently. It seems to be typical JBL made. Quality speaker with great sound and Bluetooth worked flawlessly. However I was unaware this particular model has no way to tell the remaining battery charge or even if it's charging during charging. Evidently the gen 2 model does have a battery meter. In todays world and for this price I "assumed" it would have a way to see what charge is left. It's like driving a car with out a gas level display. Not sure If I'll keep or return. FYI

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Apr 6, 2024
shopper1
5 out of 5 stars review

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Work

Use at work, and it's a good alternative to listening to something else

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