The JBL Charge+ is made for parties and events. Using Social Mode, you can add up to three devices to connect and choose the music. The splash-proof design, great battery life and device charging ability keeps the music playing no matter the weather.

Ability to charge your mobile devices; Social Mode allows you to have three devices connected to the speaker; Splashproof design and you can clean with running water; Good battery life for a compact speaker

Can't be fully submerged in water; Can't go back a track using on-speaker buttons

Distortion and the track navigation issue aside, the Charge 2+ is a capable speaker for most music genres that can certainly deliver a robust sense of bass when it isn't challenged with the very deepest sub-bass the music world has to offer.

Rich, crisp audio performance ideal for most genres; Splash-proof, outdoor-friendly design; Speakerphone functionality; Can pair with up to three Bluetooth devices simultaneously; Can charge mobile devices

Distorts heavily on tracks with serious sub-bass; On-board track navigation is a bit tricky

Like its Charge predecessors, you can lay this cylindrical speaker down horizontally or stand it up vertically. It charges via Micro-USB and has a built-in 6,000mAh battery for a healthy 12 hours of playback.

The JBL Charge 2+ is a well-designed, water-resistant portable Bluetooth speaker that features good battery life and doubles as an external charger for your portable devices; It also has built-in speakerphone capabilities, and plays loudly with relatively strong bass and top-notch performance for...

While the speaker is water-resistant; it isn't waterproof (its ports remain exposed)

We've reviewed the first and second JBL Charge in the market. Now, it's back in our hands with a plus sign next to its name. If you're interested to see what changed on the JBL Charge 2+ , check out our full review after the jump.

Splashproof; High volume; Long battery life; Able to charge other portable devices

For most of the country, summer coming to a close signals that it's time to put away your outdoor gear and head to the gym. In Florida, it signals the best weather to get outside and play. The temps are cooling off, humidity is dropping, and it's the best time of year for cycling.

This speaker has an incredible mid-range bass. The sound quality and battery life are amazing, I can go nearly 15-16 hours playing at over 3/4 volume without charging. Highly recommend!

I had this speaker for about a month (before it got stolen haha!) so am now getting a Charge 3 for New Years. However, I used the charge 2+ everyday, bashing out all sorts of music, mainly bass-heavy stuff, and it never let me down!

So absolutely happy I invested in this speaker...AWESOME SOUND..

Great speaker for the price you can't beat it. Looks bigger on the internet nice size for carrying around.

Smaller Bluetooth speakers have worked against this stigma for years: because of their size, they can't be taken seriously by music lovers looking for a loud, rich sound. By and large, these miniature speakers still have a long road ahead of them before that association is dissolved.

Design is easy on the eyes; Excellent sound; Water-resistant

Somewhat unintuitive button layout; A little expensive