JBL - Pulse 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
User rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars with 365 reviews.
4.7(365 Reviews)- 3 Expert Reviews
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Description
Features
Light up the night and follow the beat everywhere
Shines through the night with high-resolution 360-degree LED lightshow. Delivers JBL signature sound in every direction with its ingenious 360-degree speaker array.
Shake it to sync your light show
For connection, your LED light show with other nearby Pulse 4’s just simply holds your speaker nearby and shake it to sync up.
What's Included
- JBL Pulse 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- JBL branded Type C cable
- Quick start guide
- Safety sheet
- Warranty card
Manuals & Guides
- Specification Sheet (PDF)
Key Specs
- WirelessYes
- Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth
- Water ResistantYes
- RechargeableYes
- Battery Life12 hours
- USB Device ChargingYes
General
- Product NamePulse 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- BrandJBL
- CompatibilityUniversal
- Model NumberJBLPULSE4BLKAM
- SeriesExplore the JBL Party Speakers Collection
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Number Of Speakers1
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)80 decibels
- Minimum Frequency Response70 hertz
- Maximum Frequency Response20000 hertz
Connectivity
- WirelessYes
- Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth
- Bluetooth Version4.2
- Bluetooth ProfileAdvanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) V1.3, Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) V1.6
- Auxiliary InputYes
Features
- Water ResistantYes
- Maximum Depth Of Water Resistance3.28 feet
Power
- RechargeableYes
- Battery Life12 hours
- Battery Charge Time3.5 hours
- Battery TypeLithium-ion polymer
- USB Device ChargingYes
Dimension
- Product Height8.15 inches
- Product Width3.78 inches
- Product Depth3.78 inches
- Product Weight2.78 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year
Other
- UPC050036362313
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 365 reviews
(365 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Range4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Expert reviews
See all expert reviews(3)Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews
- Pros mentioned:Lighting effect, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Connecting
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun speakers but with some drawbacks.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.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, picknicks, camping. The Pulse 4 is perfectly adequate albeit expensive for what it offers. So, I purchased two speakers to have the full stereo experience It claims to be able to provide. Points that I would like to make: 1. The sound comes from the top and the base from the bottom. I would say that the sound is relatively loud. Especially when the two are paired in Partyboost mode (2x speakers), It doesn't give you that defined directional feel that many of the other 360 speakers provide though. I have heard the sound of some other higher-end type Bluetooth speakers. 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, and can easily scratch if not protected. 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. If any suggestion to JBL is to clean up this app. To pair these speakers especially in Stereo mode is like doing the Hokey-Pokey....Do this step, then that step and hope it connects, if not start all over again. During a party or get together that's not what you want to be doing. JBL hardware is outstanding software...please do better. 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. Also note, The Party Boost mode is not backward compatible with the JBL Connect and The JBL Connect+ systems. Only with like Party Boost systems. It is supposed to have better connectivity between two like units. These speakers are really fun and a conversation starter. 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(s). It is an investment, especially if you buy two as I did. Good luck.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Gift!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Great Birthday gift! My daughter loved it! Perfect for the dorm.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
JBL Pulse 4 Bluetooth Speaker by Lakitu Bro
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.Party tiime!! Turn down the lights and turn up the fun with the JBL Pulse Bluetooth Speaker! Offers portable music and party lights on the go! Have your way with programmable lighting effects to pump up or smooth out the mood for some goodtimes with friends and family during birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, you name it! Use the built-in JBL party mode to link up to 100 JBL Pulse 4 speakers anywhere anytime! This blue tooth party speaker is water proof so you can listen to your favorite tunes while at the pool, in the shower, or just catching up on some dishes with no worries! (A must have for those who love lava lamps!) Certainly a one of kind product with the quality that JBL always delivers. Good punch. Loud sound. Great times.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.I bought this a couple years ago and gave it to my aunt cause she loved it so much and now I bought a new one for myself.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing JBL Pluse 4 Bluetooth Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.The sound that comes out this thing is high powered quality by far. It definitely recommend this to the music lovers out there and if you into audiobooks you can be in the next room and never miss your stories
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Design, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice sound and great looks
||Posted .Very good sound from this speaker and nice visuals, I like the customization you have with the app.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Design, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.The best speaker, it looks cool, sounds great, and last long. I had the apple home pod mini and this is a big step up hence the price.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Color, Lighting effect, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this wireless speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.It gets loud and I don’t have to turn my volume up all the way. The sound is awesome and the bass is strong. I love the lighting feature, using the app helps out a lot with choosing a light pattern and color. I use it daily and the battery holds a good charge. Would buy a 2nd speaker just so I could pair them together.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews
(3 Reviews)- PCMagRating, 4 out of 54.0Tim Gideon on October 9, 2019
JBL Pulse 4The JBL Pulse 4 speaker delivers strong sound and a hypnotic LED light show in a cool waterproof design.
Full Review - Pocket-lintBritta O'Boyle on September 6, 2019
JBL Pulse 4 portable speaker initial review: Light me up, turn me upThe JBL Pulse 4 combines music and light and its redesign makes it by far the best Pulse yet. Here are our first impressions.
Full Review - ecousticsAaron Sigal on October 30, 2019
JBL Pulse 4 Bluetooth Speaker Review: See Your Music - ecoustics.comThe JBL Pulse 4 portable wireless Bluetooth speaker sounds pretty good at higher volumes and has an entertaining lightshow effect built-in for parties.
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Q: Questioncan I use this speaker with a PC?
Asked by Trz.
- A:Answer You can depending on how old your computer is. My computer was fairly new and I still need to update my Bluetooth driver to work with JBL speakers. You can also use the auxiliary input on some of the JBL speakers. I wouldn't recommend using the speaker with the computer simply because it's is single mono speaker. I would recommend getting the JBL Flip 5. I would get two of them. Then you can link them together.
Answered by DarwinW
Q: QuestionCan the LED lights be shut off completely while still playing the music? Could it be done with the app and or on the device?
Asked by Ledguys.
- A:Answer Yes. There's a button on the speaker that you can hold down to make the lights turn off. I believe it is the same button that you press to select the other light effect that you want.
Answered by DarwinW
Q: QuestionCan this speaker be used with Alexa? Also is there a microphone that would work with it to do karaoke? Can other speakers work with it?
Asked by Sammy.
- A:Answer It's possible if your Alexa device can connect with Bluetooth speakers. Microphones don't work with it. Other portable JBL speakers with a PartyBoost feature like Flip 5 and Boombox 2 can connect to and play the same music at once.
Answered by JBL Support
Q: QuestionDifference between the pulse 3&4
Asked by Ski.
- A:Answer The major difference is their design, the music playing time and output power are the same, however the JBL PULSE 4 takes 3.5 hours to be fully charged whereas the JBL PULSE 3 charges completely in 4.5 hours, the JBL PULSE 4 sounds better too, a price difference should be expected as well
Answered by JBL Support
Q: QuestionIs it possible to attach a usb-c to aux dangle for a better Audio gaming experience?
Asked by Leah.
- A:Answer JBL Pulse 4 is designed to connect directly with mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. It doesn't have BT APTX Low Latency codecs so you may experience some audio-video delays when you'll be using it for gaming or watching videos. This speaker is made for listening to music and it may not work as intended when used with a wireless dongle.
Answered by JBL Support
Q: QuestionCan it hook up to other jbl speakers at same time
Asked by Mo.
- A:Answer Yes, you could connect it to a JBL Flip 5 and Boombox 2 using the PartyBoost feature.
Answered by JBL Support
Q: QuestionHow do I charge my speaker and how do I know it's charged
Asked by Wilma.
- A:Answer You can use any type-C usb cable to charge JBL Pulse 4. The recommended charging time for the speaker is 3 to 4 hours. There's an LED indicator showing the charging progress of the battery, once it's full it will turn off.
Answered by JBL Support
Q: QuestionCan this speaker be tracked if it's lost or stolen?
Asked by Sabir.
- A:Answer Our JBL Pulse 4 does not have a GPS tracking feature when it gets lost or stolen.
Answered by JBL Support
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