The JBL Pulse is a Bluetooth speaker in an
LED lava lamp-like chassis which creates an impressive light show while
listening to music. This speaker comes in a black cylinder that’s 79mm in
diameter and 182mm in length, and wrapped around a metal grill that glows in a
variety of attractive colors.
JBL
Pulse Review
The top of the cylinder houses different
buttons that control the light and sound capabilities of the device. These are
the power, Bluetooth, light preset, and volume buttons. Around these buttons
are the curved rows that provide control for the color and intensity of the
unit’s lighting.
A strip of rubber runs along the length of
its body, which allows the speaker to sit horizontally without rolling over.
Located on this strip is a micro-USB charging port and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Pulse lacks an attachment ring that is
common in other portable speakers. This could have allowed it to be hung when used
instead of just laying it down horizontally or vertically on a floor or table.
When a light preset is selected, an array
of LED lights turn on with different colors and patterns. Several settings are
available, like a visual music equalizer and a rainbow transition. It can glow
in one solid color, but most of the time, it mixes them to produce other
colorful visuals.
At
the top part of the speaker are all the needed controls, namely the power,
Bluetooth, light preset, and volume buttons
As the moniker suggests, these lights
“pulse” in varying brightness. These patterns are more than just gimmicks
though, since they light up in sync with the music that’s being played. On the
box, it says that the Pulse is made for iOS devices, but we were able to use it
seamlessly even with an Android device via its Bluetooth connectivity.
Trying out the audio capabilities of the
Pulse, it’s surprisingly loud for a portable speaker. It produces strong bass with
a distinct pop and great midrange frequencies. Even though there is minimal
distortion at times, its overall performance will not disappoint most
listeners. The volume strength of this handy speaker is very impressive, and it
not only plays loud, but it also plays with distinct clarity.
In terms of battery power, we were able to
use it continuously for about five hours, with the volume on the average level
and the LED light show turned on.
The JBL Pulse is a great compact speaker
that you can bring to any party. It also comes with an entertaining light show,
which is perfect at night. It’s available in the Philippines for a suggested
retail price of USD 202.47 in stores you can find at the official JBL Facebook
page found below.
The
rubber strip on the length of the speaker contains the micro-USB charging port
and the 3.5mm audio jack
At a glance ·
Type: Portable Wireless Stereo Speaker ·
Connectivity: Bluetooth, 3.5mm AUX ·
Frequency range: 100Hz - 20kHz ·
Maximum SPL: 86dB ·
Price: USD 202.47 Specifications ·
Type: Portable wireless stereo speaker ·
Connectivity: Bluetooth, 3.5mm AUX ·
Frequency range: 100Hz - 20kHz ·
Maximum SPL: 86dB ·
Battery capacity: 4000mAh Verdict: 98.5 ·
Physique: 8.0 ·
Features: 8.5 ·
User-friendliness: 8.5 ·
Performance: 8.5 ·
Value: 8.0
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