The most kid-friendly aspect of the JBL JR Pop's design is its excellent IPX7 rating. The light show is a fun addition, but we're somehwat surprised by the volume levels the speaker can hit.
Crisp, clear audio performance; Fully waterproof; Built-in LED lights; Affordable
Can get louder than is ideal for kids; Weak battery life
Nice little speaker.....my daughter loves it.
Works flawlessly
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In this day and age, there are tons of portable speakers that you can choose from in the market; yet despite this, there doesn't seem to be any of these from the major audio companies and brands that are made to attract the interest of children in every possible way.
We review a lot of headphones designed for kids, but there aren't nearly as many child-friendly Bluetooth speakers out there. The $29.95 JBL JR Pop is clearly meant for a young audience, as you can probably tell by everything from its name to its colorful, waterproof design with a built-in LED light show. That said, we're surprised by how loud it can get in the volume department. For the low price, the JBL JR Pop is solid speaker that can take a splash, it just seems the kid-friendly aspects of the design are more cosmetic than functional. Design Measuring 3.5 by 3.0 by 1.6 inches (HWD) and weighing a manageable 4.2 ounces, the JR Pop is available in seven different kid-focused color combinations. It features a built-in light show reminiscent of the JBL Pulse lineup, though the LED ring here covers far less surface area. A built-in, removable strap makes the speaker easy to carry around or hang, and the IPX7 rating means it's fully waterproof—it can be submerged up to a meter, and...
The JBL JR Pop is a kid-friendly portable waterproof speaker with a low price, though it may get louder than some parents will be okay with.
Crisp, clear audio performance; Fully waterproof; Built-in LED lights; Affordable
Can get louder than is ideal for kids; Weak battery life
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