Best for USB-C charging
JBL Go 5
5.0 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
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JBL Go 4
4.1 feature score
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JBL Charge 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
5 supporting reviews
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4.4 overall score
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One customer reports that USB-C charging is quick. The broader complaint is not the charging method itself, but that no cable is included.
Pros: Google, Latency with TV (lip sync)
Cons: Charging cable inclusion, Chromecast compatibility
USB-C charging was repeatedly praised as a useful backup or major improvement for keeping the detachable speakers powered.
Pros: Inter-speaker connectivity, Audio format support
Cons: optical, Gaming HDMI passthrough
USB-C charging is positively acknowledged as the expected modern charging method.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Latency with TV (lip sync)
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Microphone
USB-C charging is convenient and keeps the speaker compatible with common modern cables. The port is charging-only, fast charging is absent, and a full recharge can take around three hours.
Pros: Voice clarity, Multipoint connectivity
Cons: Cohesive presentation, Soundstage height
USB-C charging is mixed: one reviewer finds it convenient, while another criticizes missing high-power adapter clarity.
Pros: Dust resistance rating, Low-volume performance
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Backwards compatibility
USB-C charging was mixed: one reviewer liked charger flexibility, while another disliked how easily the exposed port could be contaminated.
Pros: Bluetooth range, App reliability
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Omnidirectional sound
USB-C charging is useful and modern, but several reviewers criticize the lack of an included USB-C cable or charging brick.
Pros: Latency with TV (lip sync), Setup simplicity
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Speakerphone quality
USB-C charging is hampered by practical annoyances: no included cable and concern about waiting for the exposed port to dry.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Bluetooth connection stability
Cons: Wired input, Power bank function
USB-C charging is convenient, but reviewers criticize the missing cable and lack of quick-charge or included accessories.
Pros: Google, Dust resistance rating
Cons: Backwards compatibility, Stereo imaging accuracy
The speaker itself does not normally charge through USB-C in the hands-on reviews that discuss this directly, and that limitation is criticized. USB-C remains useful for audio and charging other...
Pros: Loudness / maximum volume, Multi-speaker pairing reliability
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Smart assistant integration (Alexa