The JBL Pulse 3 has a great sound, but it's still not the best sounding speaker in its territory. But, what makes up for the price is its water resistance and the cool party lights

Balanced sound profile; 360-degree sound; Built-in microphone

Short battery life; Reliance on Connect; No NFC

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It's difficult to review products like the JBL Pulse 3. Does one rate it as a new-age lava lamp, as a waterproof Bluetooth speaker, or as the...

Undeniably attractive light show; Can be linked with better sounding JBL speakers; IPX7 weather-proofing

Pricey given the sound quality; Distinctly mediocre sound

The light effects

Sometimes changing Bluetooth device the JBL speaker wouldn't sync it's lights to the music and app wouldn't connect and sometimes audio is choppy

Very disappointed in the delivery considering all the great reviews. It kept needing to be reset on the Bluetooth and Google Assistance. Not a good product unless they can improve the malfunctions.

I bought this speaker to have & use at bbq's & pool parties at home this Summer & it's been a major let down. It looks & sounds great, which makes having to leave this review super frustrating & disappointing, however, the battery life is just awful.

JBL has been on top of the portable Bluetooth speaker game for quite a while now. Their popular speakers are known for their durability and come in a variety of sizes. From the Clip all the way up to the Xtreme and Boombox speakers these waterproof devices can be found nearly all over the world.

The JBL Pulse 3's smashing good looks take on the form of a Lava Lamp that flickers to my music's every beat. And it's IPX7 waterproof too. Read on to delve into my take of this visually mesmerising speaker.

If you're looking for a new Bluetooth speaker that is not only portable and durable but also cool with party lights to completely set the scene, then you're in for a treat.

Make sure that rubber door is closed if you are using the Pulse 3 near water, okay? Listening to music on the Pulse 3 is an audio and visual treat; it's incredibly relaxing, and I've used it while trying to chill out - it was nice.

IPX7 rating (waterproof in up to 3′ water); You can link to other JBL Connect+ speakers (up to 100 total); Works well as a speakerphone; Google Now or Siri access with the press of a button; Customizable light shows through the JBL Connect App; Sounds great; Sleek, sophisticated appearance update

Doesn't use USB Type-C; Common sense warning - Might not be quite as rugged as previous versions, so don't drop it on rocks or concrete