A portable rave machine? Or maybe a 21st-century lava lamp? JBL’s latest version of its party speaker certainly attracts the eye with its fancy LED display. It also produces an improved, room-filling 360 degree sound that belies its pint-glass size.

Unique light effect; Satisfying; well-balanced sound; IPX7 waterproof rating...

…but slippery when wet; No voice-assistant support; No built-in speaker or 3.5mm aux input; Comparatively expensive

The JBL Pulse 4 offers an even more eye-catching look than before with the same excellent sound. The downside, however, is that the Pulse 4 ditches the microphone and 3.5mm aux jack of the previous generation.

Powerful and balanced sound; Unique design and lightshow; Ability to link multiple speakers

Mediocre 12-hour battery life, No mic or 3.5mm aux; port, Surprisingly heavy

The JBL Pulse 4 speaker delivers strong sound and a hypnotic LED light show in a cool waterproof design.

Powerful audio for the size; Impressive LED lights; Waterproof build.

Pricey; No speakerphone functionality or aux input.

Bring your speakers anywhere. Pool party? Perfect. Sudden cloudburst? Covered. Bash on the beach? Pulse 4 is IPX7 waterproof up to three-feet deep for fearless outdoor entertainment.Download the JBL Connect App to rule your party with ease.

Today in our JBL Pulse 4 review, we will focus and discuss the JBL Pulse speakers. It’s a portable Bluetooth speaker that marks JBL’s latest generation of their Pulse range. It was first launched in the year 2013.

The JBL Pulse 4 portable wireless Bluetooth speaker sounds pretty good at higher volumes and has an entertaining lightshow effect built-in for parties.

Mine has scratches all on the inside ,I have checked many display ones and doesnt have any,not happy at all really as I cant swap it as there doesnt seem to be any more

I love it , JBL is the best for sound and my daughter was impressed so she is going to purchase one , I have a few JBL products now and more than pleased with all of them

Over rated, and WAY over priced, and keeps cutting out. Much prefer the JBL Flip 4 that never misses a beat. Looks pretty though.

My favourite speaker I have owned