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JBL Micro Wireless Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Audio output power:3.00 WBattery life:5 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:2.1Weight:127 g

JBL Micro Wireless 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.

JBL Micro Wireless
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

80%

5.1

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 93% of portable speakers
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 90%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

32%

4.5

Audio

20%

4.9

Battery

18%

5.7

Durability

16%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

4.8

Controls

3%

10

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 99%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 86%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker JBL Micro Wireless

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

32%

4.5

Audio

20%

4.9

Battery

18%

5.7

Durability

16%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

4.8

Controls

3%

10

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

5.1
User score
User score
8.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 86% of models
Popularity:
JBL Micro Wireless has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than 86.5% of products in this category.
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
Audio output power
3 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 3 W which is lower than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.8% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
40 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 40 mm which is smaller than that of 76.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 13.2% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
150 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 150 Hz which is higher than that of 93% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.5% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
2.1
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 2.1 which is older than that of 92% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
?
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Battery life
5 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 5 hours which is shorter than that of 91.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 5.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
700 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 700 mAh which is smaller than that of 94.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
side
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
127 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 127 g which is lighter than that of 96.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
3.9 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 3.9 cm which is shorter than that of 97.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
8.3 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 8.3 cm which is narrower than that of 85.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
3.9 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 3.9 cm which is shallower than that of 93.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap/handle
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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JBL Micro Wireless vs the average portable speaker

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  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 673 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (127 g vs 800 g).
    127 g vs 800 g
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • 8.5 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (3.9 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    3.9 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 4.4 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (3.9 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    3.9 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 9.8 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (8.3 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    8.3 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 11% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    the average portable speaker
    JBL Micro Wireless has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.88 vs 8).
    8.88 vs 8
  • 2.16x more popular
    JBL Micro Wireless is more popular than the average portable speaker (9.08 vs 4.21).
    9.08 vs 4.21
  • 2.57x cheaper
    JBL Micro Wireless is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • 673 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (127 g vs 800 g).
    127 g vs 800 g
  • 8.5 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (3.9 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    3.9 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 9.8 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (8.3 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    8.3 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4.4 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (3.9 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    3.9 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
    5 hours vs 12 hours
  • 90 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (150 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    150 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1,900 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (700 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    700 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 6.4% worse value for money
    JBL Micro Wireless offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.09 vs 7.5).
    7.09 vs 7.55
  • 90 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (150 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    150 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50 mm).
    40 mm vs 50 mm
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
    5 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1,900 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (700 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    700 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 7 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2012 vs 2019).
    2012 vs 2019

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

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cnet.com
26/10/2012
Summary of the review
JBL Micro Wireless review: Tiny Bluetooth speaker plays loud for its size
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resonancereviews.com
12/04/2016
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JBL Micro Wireless Bluetooth Speaker: Good Enough
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ilounge.com
14/05/2021
Summary of the review
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letemsvetemapplem.eu
15/01/2013
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JBL Micro review Wireless:koneA really good speaker for your pocket!
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digit.in
01/08/2023
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JBL Micro Wireless Review Please let me know if you would like me to find video reviews or user guides specifically for this model as well!
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letemsvetemapplem.eu
15/01/2013
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JBL Micro Wireless Review: A Really Good Pocket-Sized Speaker
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letemsvetemapplem.eu
14. 1. 2013
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JBL Micro Wireless Review: A truly great speaker for your pocket!
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nerdvana.it
24/08/2013
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JBL Micro Wireless Review: Small and Powerful Bluetooth Speaker
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about JBL Micro Wireless

  • Ultra-compact hockey-puck design makes it highly portable and pocket-friendly.
  • Delivers impressive sound volume and surprisingly clear high frequencies for its small size.
  • Features a built-in 3.5mm auxiliary audio cable that wraps neatly around the base.
  • Supports daisy-chaining multiple units together to increase volume and create a wider sound profile.
  • Good build quality with a sturdy plastic shell and a durable metal front grille.
  • Equipped with a convenient integrated hook loop for attaching to bags or backpacks.

What customers don't like about JBL Micro Wireless

  • Lacks strong bass performance and struggles to handle deep low frequencies.
  • Audio quality is prone to distortion and noticeable thinning at high volume levels.
  • Short battery life averaging only 4 to 5 hours of playback time on a single charge.
  • Does not include an AC charging brick/wall adapter in the box.
  • The included micro-USB charging cable is inconveniently short.
  • Lacks a built-in microphone, meaning it cannot be used as a speakerphone for voice calls.
  • Sound projection is directional and loses clarity when the flat-laying speaker is not facing you.

Verdict

The JBL Micro Wireless is an ultra-portable hockey-puck-shaped mono speaker featuring a single 40mm driver that delivers 2.7 to 3 watts of output power across a 150Hz to 20kHz frequency response. Weighing just 4.5 ounces with an acoustic volume of 100cc, its key characteristics include an integrated 30cm wrap-around 3.5mm audio cable, an auxiliary input for daisy-chaining multiple units, and a built-in bass port. Main pros include a highly pocketable design, a robust plastic and metal build, and versatile connectivity via Bluetooth or wire. However, it suffers from a limited 5-hour battery life, lacks an included wall charging brick, lacks official water resistance, and exhibits an expectedly weak sub-bass performance due to its tiny size.

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