JBL Charge 2 vs |
In the world of technology, it’s not uncommon for companies to revamp their products, creating a new and improved version of a former model. Portable Bluetooth speakers are no exception.
JBL performed one such upgrade when it followed up its popular Charge 2 wireless speaker with the Charge 2+.
So whether you’re a Charge 2 owner wondering if you need to level up or a newbie to the JBL speaker space entirely, we’re telling you everything you need to know about these two music-pumping devices.
At a glance: Unless you care about protection from rain and splashes, the JBL Charge 2+ doesn’t deliver much more than the JBL Charge 2.
JBL maintained its signature look between the Charge 2 and Charge 2+. Both speakers have a lightweight, cylindrical design emblazoned with the JBL logo and feature a panel of buttons on the side.
Weighing about 1.3 pounds, these Bluetooth speakers are compact and portable enough to be carried in one hand.
The JBL Charge 2 comes in black, blue, purple and white, while the Charge 2+ steps it up a notch with a wider array of bold colors: black, blue, gray, orange, pink, red, green and yellow.
By and large, these two products have more features in common than they do differences. Each is designed to deliver big bass sound while maintaining a minimal size and extreme portability.
Here’s a quick look at some of their similarities:
For all their commonalities, we identified one obvious difference.
The JBL Charge 2 retails for $99.99 from JBL (although it wasn’t in stock on the JBL site as of early July 2016), while the Charge 2+ is sold for $99.95 from JBL (currently available on back order). It’s not uncommon to find these two on sale at Amazon. Whether or not you get yours at a discount, always consider using a relevant rewards credit card when you shop to earn cash back on your purchase.
Keep in mind that the original Charge 2 is more difficult to find than the Charge 2+, which is readily available from retailers such as Best Buy and Kohl’s.
So which speaker sounds like a hit in your life?
If you already own the JBL Charge 2, we recommend saving your money and skipping on the upgrade. The Charge 2+ won’t offer much more than you already have.
But if you’re never owned either speaker, the JBL Charge 2+ gives you everything the Charge 2 does, plus the peace of mind that it’s splash-proof. Pick this one if you plan on bringing your portable speaker with you to the beach this summer.
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