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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£220
  • Avg. price in US: ~$250
  • Audio output power: 20.00 W
  • Battery life: ?
  • IP rating: IPX4
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Weight: 1300 g

JBL Link View review. Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

7.1

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

7.1

Audio

20.0%

7.7

Battery

18.0%

7.2

Durability

16.0%

6.4

Connectivity

8.0%

6.7

Controls

3.0%

7.5

Design

3.0%

7.7

Smart features

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.2
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    4.9

    IP rating

    20.0%

    8.8

    Weight

    15.0%

    ?

    Battery life

  • 6.2
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    15.0%

    8.8

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 8.4
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    10

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    8.8

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £220

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The JBL Link View is an IPX4 splash-proof smart display speaker featuring an 8-inch HD touchscreen (1280x800 resolution), dual 2-inch front-firing full-range drivers delivering 2x10W RMS output power, a rear passive bass radiator, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with a physical privacy shutter, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.2. Its primary advantages include class-leading, rich stereo audio quality with deep bass, a responsive Google Assistant interface for smart home control, and seamless Google Duo video calling, though it lacks an internal battery for true portability, does not feature built-in audio EQ adjustment controls, and lacks native support for Netflix casting.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker JBL Link View

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

?

Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

?

Controls

3.0%

?

Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

7.1
JBL Link View has a technical score of 7.12 points, which is higher than 67.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
1.0
JBL Link View has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.4

Price

7.8
JBL Link View has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 50.5% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

20.00 W
JBL Link View has an audio output power of 20.00 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 20.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

51.00 mm
JBL Link View has a driver unit size of 51.00 mm which is larger than that of 54.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 51.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

2
JBL Link View has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 2.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

60.00 Hz
JBL Link View has a lowest frequency of 60.00 Hz which is lower than that of 43.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.2% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 60.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
JBL Link View supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

4.2
JBL Link View supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.2.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
JBL Link View has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

A2DP; AVRCP
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JBL Link View does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

?
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

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Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

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Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

?
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JBL Link View does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IPX4
JBL Link View has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
JBL Link View is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

?
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

?
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JBL Link View lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
JBL Link View supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JBL Link View does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JBL Link View does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

1,300 g
JBL Link View weighs 1,300 g which is heavier than that of 61.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

15.2 cm
JBL Link View has a height of 15.2 cm which is taller than that of 58.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

33.2 cm
JBL Link View has a width of 33.2 cm which is wider than that of 85.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

10 cm
JBL Link View has a depth of 10 cm which is deeper than that of 60.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.5% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

Google Home
Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
JBL Link View supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

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Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
JBL Link View supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JBL Link View does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Native Spotify Connect support could not be confirmed.
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JBL Link View vs the average portable speaker

  • 2 more multipoint connections
    JBL Link View has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (3 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 3.
    What it is: The number of source devices that can stay connected at the same time.
    When it matters: When switching between several connected source devices matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    JBL Link View has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (3 vs 1).3 vs 1
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    JBL Link View supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    Wi-Fi is supported, but no dedicated hardware toggle is specified.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can connect to wireless local networks.
    When it matters: When direct network streaming or smart multi-room features matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    JBL Link View supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    JBL Link View includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated low-frequency driver is included.
    When it matters: When stronger low-frequency output matters without adding separate equipment.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    JBL Link View includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    JBL Link View has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
    Supports Chromecast built-in.
    What it is: Shows whether Chromecast is integrated for direct casting.
    When it matters: When direct casting from compatible apps matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    JBL Link View has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • 3 more adjustable EQ bands
    JBL Link View has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 app eq bands.
    What it is: The number of adjustable equalizer frequency bands available in the app.
    When it matters: When fine-grained sound adjustment in the companion app matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5 bands

    JBL Link View has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).3 vs 0
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    JBL Link View has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
    What it is: Shows whether the device uses separate left and right audio channels.
    When it matters: When true left-and-right channel playback matters without pairing a second speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    JBL Link View has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 1 more microphones
    JBL Link View has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 2.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    JBL Link View has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • Supports party mode
    JBL Link View supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
    What it is: Indicates whether multiple speakers can play the same audio together.
    When it matters: When several compatible speakers should play together.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    JBL Link View supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    JBL Link View includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    JBL Link View has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 1 more microphones
    JBL Link View has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • 2 more multipoint connections
    JBL Link View has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (3 vs 1).
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    JBL Link View supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    JBL Link View has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    JBL Link View supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Wi-Fi standard detailed
    JBL Link View supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), while the average portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
  • Includes a power adapter
    JBL Link View includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    JBL Link View has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
  • 3 more adjustable EQ bands
    JBL Link View has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
  • Supports party mode
    JBL Link View supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Has a hardware microphone mute switch
    JBL Link View has a hardware microphone mute switch, while the average portable speaker does not have a hardware microphone mute switch.
  • Supports playback mute
    JBL Link View supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    JBL Link View supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
  • Supports voice assistants
    JBL Link View supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
  • Supports firmware updates
    JBL Link View supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

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Audio
Connectivity
Battery
Durability
Controls
Smart features
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    JBL Link View does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 5 fewer paired devices remembered
    JBL Link View remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (3 vs 8).
    Remembered Bluetooth devices: 3.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    JBL Link View has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    JBL Link View does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    JBL Link View does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • Worse ingress protection
    JBL Link View has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    JBL Link View does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    JBL Link View does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
  • Does not support auto power-off
    JBL Link View does not support auto power-off, while the average portable speaker supports auto power-off.
    No automatic inactivity-based power-off.
  • 15.1 cm wider
    JBL Link View is wider than the average portable speaker (33.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 500 g heavier
    JBL Link View is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,300 g vs 800 g).
  • 1.7 cm deeper
    JBL Link View is deeper than the average portable speaker (10 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    JBL Link View does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
    When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    JBL Link View does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    JBL Link View does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
    What it is: Indicates whether a standard 3.5 mm analog audio socket is present.
    When it matters: When you need a reliable wired analog audio connection.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    JBL Link View does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    JBL Link View does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
    What it is: Indicates whether two compatible speakers can form a stereo pair.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should form separate left and right channels.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    JBL Link View does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    JBL Link View does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports true wireless speaker-to-speaker pairing.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should pair wirelessly for stereo playback.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    JBL Link View does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    JBL Link View does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
    What it is: Shows whether the remaining battery level can be displayed clearly.
    When it matters: When you want to know the remaining charge before or during use.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    JBL Link View does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 5 fewer paired devices remembered
    JBL Link View remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (3 vs 8).
    Remembered Bluetooth devices: 3.
    What it is: The number of previously paired devices the speaker can remember.
    When it matters: When many household devices reconnect to the speaker regularly.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 8

    JBL Link View remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (3 vs 8).3 vs 8
  • Worse ingress protection
    JBL Link View has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
    When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: IP67+

    JBL Link View has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    JBL Link View has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
    What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
    When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5.0

    JBL Link View has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).4.2 vs 5.0
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about JBL Link View?

  • Excellent sound quality with deep, rich, and powerful bass
  • Fills medium to large rooms easily with loud, crisp stereo audio
  • Responsive built-in Google Assistant for voice controls
  • Splash-proof and easy-to-clean design, making it ideal for kitchen use
  • Physical privacy switches to easily shutter the camera and mute the microphone
  • Seamless video calling via the built-in 5-megapixel front camera

What customers dislike about JBL Link View?

  • Not actually a portable speaker; lacks a battery and requires constant plug-in power
  • Bulky and less aesthetically pleasing design compared to some competitors
  • Lacks equalizer (EQ) controls to adjust or balance the heavy bass output
  • Screen suffers from glare, highly reflective surfaces, and limited viewing angles
  • Audio quality can distort or become harsh at maximum volume levels
  • Limited standalone app functionality and native video streaming restrictions (e.g., no native Netflix support)

Expert reviews

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pcmag.com
10/10/2018
Summary of the review
JBL Link View Review - PCMag
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wired.com
23/09/2018
Summary of the review
JBL Link View Review: A Great-Sounding Smart Display - WIRED
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techhive.com
26/09/2018
Summary of the review
JBL Link View review: The smart speaker for stereo fans - TechHive
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appleinsider.com
04/09/2018
Summary of the review
Review: JBL's Link View brings a display and high-quality audio to Google Assistant
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techradar.com
28/12/2018
Summary of the review
JBL Link View review - TechRadar
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techadvisor.com
18/01/2019
Summary of the review
JBL Link View Review: Smart Display has Audio Oomph
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expertreviews.co.uk
08/02/2019
Summary of the review
JBL Link View review: A superb-sounding smart speaker with Google Assistant
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trustedreviews.com
05/03/2019
Summary of the review
JBL Link View Review - Trusted Reviews
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pocket-lint.com
28/03/2019
Summary of the review
JBL Link View review: Bringing bass to the Google goodness
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mightygadget.com
07/04/2026
Summary of the review
JBL Link View Review – A Google Assistant Smart Display with Excellent Audio For more detailed comparisons with newer devices, see the reviews on Expe...
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androidpolice.com
18/09/2018
Summary of the review
JBL Link View review: Great sound from JBL, but Smart Displays still have a long way to go
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9to5google.com
12/09/2018
Summary of the review
JBL Link View review: The best Smart Display so far - 9to5Google
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gstylemag.com
05/12/2018
Summary of the review
JBL Link View Review – Smart Display with Superb Sound
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techwelike.com
15/02/2019
Summary of the review
JBL Link View Review - TechWeLike
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geardiary.com
17/01/2019
Summary of the review
JBL LINK VIEW is JBL's Entry into the Smart Display Market
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witchdoctor.co.nz
21/02/2020
Summary of the review
JBL Link View REVIEW – Bluetooth Speaker With A Smart Screen
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androidauthority.com
17/09/2018
Summary of the review
JBL Link View review: Speaker first, display second - Android Authority
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androidcentral.com
13/11/2019
Summary of the review
JBL Link View review: The best-sounding Smart Display yet

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