The leather strap drew praise as expertly crafted and part of the speaker’s premium look.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Handle or strap quality
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, AirPlay compatibility
The leather strap drew praise as expertly crafted and part of the speaker’s premium look.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Handle or strap quality
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, AirPlay compatibility
The handle and strap are repeatedly praised as comfortable, secure, stylish, and helpful for moving a relatively heavy speaker.
Pros: Voice clarity, Bluetooth range
Cons: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Inter-speaker connectivity
The new PushLock loop/carabiner system is widely praised as useful, secure, and easier for bags, wrists, or outdoor clipping.
Pros: Google, Dust resistance rating
Cons: Backwards compatibility, Stereo imaging accuracy
The strap and carry hardware were mostly useful and convenient, though one reviewer warned that loose strap clamps could slide off.
Pros: Price / value for money, On-device controls
Cons: Power bank function, Wired input
The strap or lanyard was consistently viewed as useful for carrying, hanging, or attaching the speaker, though one reviewer wished a carabiner were included.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Drop resistance durability
Cons: Multipoint connectivity, Smart features
The strap is one of the best-liked hardware changes, praised for attachability, replaceability, and flexibility, though a few found parts of it mixed or too small.
Pros: Everyday usability, Bluetooth range
Cons: LED lighting effects, Lighting effects
The strap is often considered useful, strong, and convenient, although some reviewers found it fiddly or annoying to attach or remove.
Pros: Latency with TV (lip sync), Multi-speaker pairing reliability
Cons: Energy efficiency, Amplifier power requirements
Handle and strap evidence is mixed: several reviews praise the handle as useful or sturdy, while others call it flimsy, awkward, or report breakage.
Pros: Latency with TV (lip sync), Setup simplicity
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Speakerphone quality
The strap split reviewers, earning praise as clever or useful while also drawing durability concerns for deformation and flimsiness.
Pros: Dynamic headroom, Drop resistance durability
Cons: Privacy and data, Wired input
The handle helped with short moves, but portability criticism centered on the single handle, lack of wheels, and awkward carry for longer distances.
Pros: Latency with TV (lip sync), Setup simplicity
Cons: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Audio format support
The strap/loop draws mixed-to-negative feedback, from one reviewer finding it useful to others calling it too limited or missing better JBL hardware.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Bluetooth connection stability
Cons: Wired input, Power bank function