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USB-C charging is widely praised as a key quality-of-life improvement over prior generations and is consistently present across reviews.
Pros: Water resistance rating, Dust resistance rating
Cons: Wired input availability, Speakerphone quality
USB-C charging is well supported and also doubles as a wired audio/data path in several reviews.
Pros: Wired input, Water resistance rating
Cons: AirPlay compatibility, Wi-Fi streaming reliability
USB-C charging is a clear upgrade and strength, supporting charging the speaker and external devices with modern USB-C hardware.
Pros: Battery life (if portable), Loudness / maximum volume
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Speakerphone quality
USB-C charging is directly supported by reviews that mention the USB-C port, cable, and two-hour charging behavior.
Pros: App reliability, Water resistance rating
Cons: Wired input, Backwards compatibility
USB-C charging is standard and convenient, with common notes that it can also provide power out to other devices. Some mention taking care to dry the USB-C port before charging...
Pros: Water resistance rating, Dust resistance rating
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Smart features
USB-C charging is consistently confirmed and treated as a modern convenience. Ports are typically behind a rubber cover that must be sealed for water resistance.
Pros: Water resistance rating, USB-C charging
Cons: Multipoint connectivity, Dust resistance rating
USB-C charging is a clear usability strength and is mentioned positively across reviews.
Pros: Stereo imaging accuracy, Design and aesthetics
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, App reliability
USB-C charging is a major generational upgrade and is repeatedly praised after the original model's micro-USB port.
Pros: Dust resistance rating, Weight convenience
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Wired input
USB-C is a clear convenience, supporting charging and, in one review, wired audio while charging.
Pros: Dust resistance rating, Water resistance rating
Cons: LED lighting effects, Lighting effects
USB-C charging was repeatedly called a useful improvement because it lets rear speakers charge without docking to the bar.
Pros: Amplifier power requirements, HDMI ARC)
Cons: HDMI 2.1 gaming, Gaming HDMI passthrough
USB-C charging is standard and convenient, but it is used for charging only rather than audio input.
Pros: Water resistance rating, Dust resistance rating
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, Wired input availability
USB-C is the single physical port used for charging, wired playback, and power output to other devices. Several sources note a USB-C cable is not included in the box.
Pros: Dust resistance rating, Water resistance rating
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, Smart assistant integration (Alexa
USB-C charging was strongly supported, with reviewers noting USB-C power input, included cables, and charging/reverse-charging use.
Pros: Dust resistance rating, Water resistance rating
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Omnidirectional sound
USB-C charging is supported and confirmed in multiple reviews, including mentions of the included cable or exposed USB-C port.
Pros: Water resistance rating, Dust resistance rating
Cons: Wired input, Speakerphone quality
USB-C charging is consistently supported, though several reviews emphasize the port is charging-only.
Pros: Float capability, Water resistance rating
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Power bank function
USB-C charging is well supported, with reviewers repeatedly noting the port or included USB-C-to-USB-C cable.
Pros: Dust resistance rating, Water resistance rating
Cons: Multipoint connectivity, Google
USB-C charging is consistently confirmed through the included cable, side port, and explicit charging descriptions.
Pros: Charging time, Bluetooth range
Cons: Wired input, Power bank function
USB-C charging is consistently present and useful, supporting both speaker charging and in/out charging behavior.
Pros: Bluetooth range, Loudness / maximum volume
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Voice assistant responsiveness
USB-C charging was consistently present, usually behind a protective rubber flap and paired with an included cable.
Pros: Value for money, Privacy and data
Cons: LED lighting effects, Lighting effects
USB-C charging works alongside the included dock and also serves as the port for accessories like line-in adapters.
Pros: Dynamic headroom, Battery life (if portable)
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Chromecast compatibility
USB-C charging is supported, but several reviewers noted no cable in the box and one wished JBL had included one.
Pros: Privacy and data, Dust resistance rating
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Speakerphone quality
USB-C charging is consistently present, though several reviewers note the cable or brick is not included and one warns the exposed port must dry before charging.
Pros: Water resistance rating, Dust resistance rating
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Wired input
USB-C is the standard charging method and is consistently highlighted as the primary port. It is also tied to reverse charging in some coverage.
Pros: Drop resistance durability, Water resistance rating
Cons: Google, Wired input availability
USB-C charging is widely confirmed, though one review wished the included cable were USB-C to USB-C rather than USB-A to USB-C.
Pros: Price / value for money, Value for money
Cons: Dust resistance rating, Audio format support
USB-C power support is useful and enables higher output, but it functions more as a power-input system than portable charging.
Pros: Wired input, Control button responsiveness
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Inter-speaker connectivity
USB-C charging is supported, but reviews also emphasize that the port is exposed or charging-only rather than a wired input.
Pros: Water resistance rating, Dust resistance rating
Cons: Wired input, Speakerphone quality
USB-C charging is a miss, with reviews pointing out barrel charging instead of USB-C.
Pros: Battery life (if portable), Cabinet construction / bracing
Cons: App reliability, Dust resistance rating