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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 555 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

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Customers find value in the Pulse 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker's exceptional sound quality, vibrant lights, and ease of use. Many appreciate its portability, battery life, and waterproof design, allowing for enjoyment in various settings. While some find the price point high, the overall positive feedback highlights its strong audio performance and fun features. The speaker's Bluetooth range is noted as an area for potential improvement by some users.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very nice improvements over Pulse 2

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this to replace my Pulse 2, hoping for improved battery life, better lighting effects, and amazing sound quality. Out of those three categories, the battery life is only slightly better than the previous generation, but not quite living up to my expectations of 10-13 hours of playback at moderate listening level (with and without light effects). It couldn't make it through a 10-hour shift of mine. Despite this one shortcoming, JBL has delivered in spades across the board--improvements in all areas, technically. The lighting effects are mesmerizing. The sound is rich and deep. Water-proof index is definitely better than Pulse 2. My only area of concern lies in its construction of the light casing, which is definitely more prone to damages, such as light scratches, dents, and chipping. I never worried about this with Pulse 2 because it felt more durable from accidental drops and whatnot. Pulse 3 is bigger and better in every aspect, but be wary of handling it near rough surfaces and don't expect it to last as long as stated; it's incrementally better than its predecessor by at least 25%. If you are looking for a fantastic Bluetooth speaker, now is the time to grab one while it's still on sale. For all Pulse 2 owners on the fence, don’t hesitate to upgrade to this newer version. You can’t go wrong!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Lights, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super Cool :)

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This speaker is by far the best speaker I've purchased :] I recommended it to a couple of my friends and family! And a few have purchased one and they love it! The sound is amazing and bass sounds awesome! Also the colors/lights on it are super cool!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Lights, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LOVE my JBL

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I take this thing with me every time I work out with my trainer at his gym. I took it with me in my bus when I ran Ragnar 2018. And I use it everytime my girlfriends come over to get ready to go out. Not only does it give me surround sound, but it also gives a unique and fun light show that bounces to the beat of the music that I'm playing. Honestly, it's been such a fun and enjoyable purchase, I would HIGHLY recommend to anybody. People are constantly asking me about it... I'm sure other portable speakers might give you slightly better sound quality, but unless they're in a side-by-side comparison, you would never know the difference. The light show in itself is a show stopper. Everybody loves it and I love having it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice cost and benefits

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My best choice! JBL congratulations sound design and price are very good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome sound quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sound quality is awesome inside or outside! Like so much I went and bought a second one

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Lights, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Oh so fun!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My boyfriend got the iHome iBT84 Bluetooth speaker which inspired me to look into options for myself. I watched several video reviews on YT and was blown away by the Pulse 3! I set it up as soon as I got home, which was very easy to do, and I was blown away by the sound on this thing. Believe it or not, the quality of music coming from this speaker is actually richer than from my $1000+ 4K Samsung TV. Truly. I was listening to Spotify from the Pulse 3 in my bedroom and when I went out to the living room I decided to switch it to the TV. My reaction was “oh ew...” and I immediately switched it back to the Pulse. Even though it was coming from *another room!* The app is a lot of fun to play with in switching between light shows, adjusting the brightness, etc. The volume buttons on my iPhone control the speaker volume, and the adjustment is visually indicated by rising/falling lights on the speaker, then once you’re done adjusting, it goes back to the light show. My only gripe is that there is no way to turn the device on/off from the app, nor is there a way to turn the lights off from the app. You can only switch between different light shows. So for example if you are listening late at night and still want to hear the music, but want the lights off, you have to get up and manually hold the Lights button in for like 2 seconds. The lights turn off and the music continues. Kind of weird that you can use the app to switch between ALL of the lighting options except “off” ... but that is more of a complaint about the app than the device itself, I suppose. Also a word of caution... I had the iPhone 6s when I first bought this and wasn’t overly impressed with the sync between music and rhythm of the JBL lights. It looked more like random light movement than crisp reactions to the music. My phone had been freezing and lagging in general so I ended up upgrading to an iPhone 8 like a week later. The JBL speaker performs *significantly* better now. The lights are much more rapid and crisp movements, perfectly on beat, rather than laggy and seemingly random. So make sure you have a device that can actually do this thing justice or you’ll be missing out on what it can really do.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Lights, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the sound, the way the lights change and moved to the beats of your music!! I love that you can paired it to another speaker and make your sound even louder!! it’s perfect in size and you can take it anywhere!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awsome

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speaker. Everything is as advertised and it is tough and sturdy. Sound is great buy if you want a little louder and deeper bass go with a charge 3.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great poolside speaker.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sounds good. The colors are hypnotic. I bought 4 and they all link up, but beware as this is a connect+ product and will not sync with a connect product. Even the salespeople didn't know this. Battery only lasts about 3.5-4 hours when the volume is up. It is totally waterproof and that is a must around the pool.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Lights, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    From the lights to the sound, there is nothing this speaker can’t do. I love the battery life and it’s water proof feature. Just s great device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great but really 4.5 stars

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Hubby is serious about his music n he loves it. Sound n base are important n it delivers. The music “light show” is really cool n it’s so portable. Wish it came with a case for the price. Con why 4.5 instead of 5 “Pairing” with another one isn’t great. Cuts in n out on one of devices ie connects n disconnected often losing appeal of louder n more base with 2 devices. Also if paired to phone n you get an email/someone calls it’s uber loud on speaker Overall VERY happy with purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Lights, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Party Speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the type of products that JBL releases. I don't think there is any competition out there when it comes to the pulse 3. It has great 360 degree sound and the lights make it great for a party like atmosphere.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality, Volume

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I did a lot of research before purchasing one of the speakers for my daughter for xmas, this one had the best reviews and now I understand why. The sound quality is amazing and i'm actually shocked how loud it goes, you could definitely use this for a party. The lights going to the music is a pretty cool feature and this was super easy to set up and keeps it charge for a long time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Lights, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dope!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The lights this Bluetooth speaker displays are absolutely amazing they keep us staring at it for hours JBL also delivers on the sand very much Bose like

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Lights, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like this speaker. Great sound and easy connection to my phone and laptop. Changing the light pattern is very easy as well. The physical feel of it is has the feel of a well made product. I really enjoy listening to my music in my home much more now and anywhere I go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Lights, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great show and sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great light show with full 360 degreees of colors. Sounds is great too. Connect plus awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Lights, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome portable speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It has great range. Clean sound and the lighting is pretty amazing. Highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love It!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It really sounds good. Love that it is waterproof. Would definitely purchase again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Lights, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Groove Me

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome product!!! The lights are amazing sound quality is perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Lights, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound the light show makes it an even better music experience

    I would recommend this to a friend
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