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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£70
  • Avg. price in US: ~$80
  • Audio output power: ?
  • Battery life: 18 hours
  • IP rating: IP54
  • Bluetooth version: 4.0
  • Weight: 544.3 g

Jlab Audio Crasher 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.

7.0

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%

6.7

Technical Score

20.0%

8.5

User score

Very good
6.7

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%

7.3

Audio

20.0%

6.1

Battery

18.0%

6.8

Durability

16.0%

5.9

Connectivity

8.0%

6.0

Controls

3.0%

9.7

Design

3.0%

5.2

Smart features

Good
8.5

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%

7.9

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.0
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3.9
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 9.2
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    7.7

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.7

    Weight

    15.0%

    8.8

    Battery life

  • 8.5
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    8.8

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.7

    Weight

    15.0%

    ?

    Party mode

  • 5.7
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.7

    Weight

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Verdict

The JLab Audio Crasher is a portable wireless Bluetooth speaker featuring a rugged aluminum body, two 1.5-inch full-range drivers, a rear-facing passive subwoofer, an auxiliary-in port, and a built-in microphone for speakerphone usage. It stands out with a 1,500 mAh rechargeable battery that offers up to 18 hours of continuous playback, while its integrated full-size USB port doubles as a power bank to charge smartphones on the go. However, its primary downsides include an older Bluetooth 2.1 protocol with a limited wireless range of about 30 feet, an overall heavy profile weighing 1.2 pounds, and a lack of certified waterproof protection compared to modern rugged alternatives.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Jlab Audio Crasher

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%

7.3

Audio

20.0%

6.1

Battery

18.0%

6.8

Durability

16.0%

5.9

Connectivity

8.0%

6.0

Controls

3.0%

9.7

Design

3.0%

5.2

Smart features

6.7
Jlab Audio Crasher has a technical score of 6.66 points, which is lower than 60.2% 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%

7.9

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.0
(216)
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3.9
(25)
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4.4
(25)
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3.9
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(36)
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4.4
(31)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.5
Jlab Audio Crasher has a user score of 8.53 points, which is higher than 66.6% of products in this category.
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.
10
Jlab Audio Crasher has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 66.6% 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%

7.0

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.9
Jlab Audio Crasher has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 60.4% 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

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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

50.00 mm
Jlab Audio Crasher has a driver unit size of 50.00 mm which is larger than that of 43.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 10.2% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 50.00 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
Jlab Audio Crasher 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

20.00 Hz
Jlab Audio Crasher has a lowest frequency of 20.00 Hz which is lower than that of 84.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 14% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 20.00 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
Jlab Audio Crasher 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

4.0
Jlab Audio Crasher supports Bluetooth version 4.0 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.0.
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
Jlab Audio Crasher 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; HFP; HSP
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
Jlab Audio Crasher 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

18 hours
Jlab Audio Crasher has a battery life of 18 hours which is longer than that of 77.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.5% of portable speakers.
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

2,200 mAh
Jlab Audio Crasher has a battery capacity of 2,200 mAh which is smaller than that of 56.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.2% of portable speakers.
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

6 hours
Jlab Audio Crasher has a charging time of 6 hours which is longer than that of 95.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.4% of portable speakers.
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

5 W
Jlab Audio Crasher has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% of portable speakers.
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

yes
Jlab Audio Crasher has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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+

IP54
Jlab Audio Crasher has an IP rating of IP54 which provides better ingress protection than 73.8% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 1.4% 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
Jlab Audio Crasher 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

0 m
Jlab Audio Crasher is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
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
Jlab Audio Crasher 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

top; side
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

no
Jlab Audio Crasher does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
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
Jlab Audio Crasher 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
Jlab Audio Crasher 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
Jlab Audio Crasher 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

544.3 g
Jlab Audio Crasher weighs 544.3 g which is lighter than that of 63.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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

5.08 cm
Jlab Audio Crasher has a height of 5.08 cm which is shorter than that of 93% 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

?
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

2.5 cm
Jlab Audio Crasher has a depth of 2.5 cm which is shallower than that of 98.6% 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

?
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

no
Jlab Audio Crasher does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No supported user-accessible firmware update path.
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

?
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

?
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
Jlab Audio Crasher does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Jlab Audio Crasher vs the average portable speaker

  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    Jlab Audio Crasher has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 20.00 Hz.
    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

    Jlab Audio Crasher has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).20.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • Better ingress protection
    Jlab Audio Crasher has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP54 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+

    Jlab Audio Crasher has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP54 vs IPX5).IP54 vs IPX5
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    Jlab Audio Crasher has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).
    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

    Jlab Audio Crasher has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).18 hours vs 12 hours
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Jlab Audio Crasher 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

    Jlab Audio Crasher has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Has a power bank function
    Jlab Audio Crasher has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can send power to charge another device.
    When it matters: When the speaker should also charge a phone or another device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Jlab Audio Crasher has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 3 more EQ presets
    Jlab Audio Crasher has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 eq presets.
    What it is: The number of preset sound tuning profiles that can be selected.
    When it matters: When you want more ready-made sound profiles for different content.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 4 presets

    Jlab Audio Crasher has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).3 vs 0
  • Includes a power adapter
    Jlab Audio Crasher includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated power adapter is included in the box.
    When it matters: When you want the required charging hardware supplied in the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Jlab Audio Crasher includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 5.8 cm shallower
    Jlab Audio Crasher is shallower than the average portable speaker (2.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    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

    Jlab Audio Crasher is shallower than the average portable speaker (2.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).2.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    Jlab Audio Crasher has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Jlab Audio Crasher has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    Jlab Audio Crasher has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).
  • Has a power bank function
    Jlab Audio Crasher has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Jlab Audio Crasher includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Better ingress protection
    Jlab Audio Crasher has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP54 vs IPX5).
  • 3 more EQ presets
    Jlab Audio Crasher has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
  • 7.32 cm shorter
    Jlab Audio Crasher is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.1 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 5.8 cm shallower
    Jlab Audio Crasher is shallower than the average portable speaker (2.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • Includes a travel bag
    Jlab Audio Crasher includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 255.7 g lighter
    Jlab Audio Crasher is lighter than the average portable speaker (544.3 g vs 800 g).

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Controls
Design
  • 2 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    Jlab Audio Crasher has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (90 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 90.00 dB.
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    Jlab Audio Crasher has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.0.
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    Jlab Audio Crasher has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    Jlab Audio Crasher has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
  • 400 mAh less battery capacity
    Jlab Audio Crasher has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    Jlab Audio Crasher has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Jlab Audio Crasher does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
  • 5 older
    Jlab Audio Crasher was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2014 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2014.
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    Jlab Audio Crasher has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).
    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

    Jlab Audio Crasher has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).6 hours vs 3 hours
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    Jlab Audio Crasher has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.0.
    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

    Jlab Audio Crasher has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).4.0 vs 5.0
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Jlab Audio Crasher 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

    Jlab Audio Crasher does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    Jlab Audio Crasher has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    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

    Jlab Audio Crasher has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).5 W vs 10 W
  • 2 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    Jlab Audio Crasher has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (90 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 90.00 dB.
    What it is: The maximum acoustic loudness the speaker can produce.
    When it matters: When the speaker must play loudly in a large or outdoor space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 90 dB SPL

    Jlab Audio Crasher has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (90 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).90.00 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL
  • 400 mAh less battery capacity
    Jlab Audio Crasher has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    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

    Jlab Audio Crasher has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).2200 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    Jlab Audio Crasher has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
    What it is: The highest ambient temperature recommended for normal operation.
    When it matters: When reliable use in hot weather or direct sunlight matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 45 °C

    Jlab Audio Crasher has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).35 °C vs 40 °C
  • 5 older
    Jlab Audio Crasher was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2014 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2014.
    What it is: The official launch timing of the speaker model.
    When it matters: When newer connectivity, software support, or product longevity matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 2024

    Jlab Audio Crasher was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2014 vs 2019).2,014 vs 2,019
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What customers like about Jlab Audio Crasher?

  • Delivers crisp and clear audio quality across mid and high ranges
  • Generates high volume levels capable of filling a room with sound
  • Offers excellent battery life and doubles as a portable power bank to charge mobile devices
  • Features a rugged, durable metallic body with protective rubber feet to prevent sliding
  • Includes a functional built-in speakerphone for answering calls clearly
  • Provides splash-proof protection suitable for poolside or outdoor use

What customers dislike about Jlab Audio Crasher?

  • Suffers from minor distortion on deep bass tracks at higher volumes
  • Lacks heavy sub-bass performance for users seeking massive low-end sound
  • Features basic speakerphone microphone quality that can make the user sound distant to callers
  • Presents a slight, noticeable hissing static sound during quieter playback gaps
  • Lacks precise digital readout for the remaining battery percentage

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techaeris.com
22/08/2014
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Review: JLab Audio Crasher 2.0 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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