JBL Portable Link Smart Speakers (2017) vs Bang & Olufsen Beolit 17 (2017)

The JBL Link 10 (2017) was loved by reviewers at CNET, a highly trusted source that performs reliable in-depth testing. It did great in its "Best Christmas gifts for under $100: Bose and JBL wireless speakers, SNES Classic and more" roundup where it was named its "Ranked 2 out of 13", which, in itself, makes it a product worth considering.

As for the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 17, it wasn't able to earn a top spot in any roundups from trusted sources that conduct their own hands-on testing. Nevertheless, it managed to impress reviewers at TrustedReviews, PCmag, and Gear Patrol enough to make it onto their respective shortlists.

For a direct JBL Link 10 (2017) vs. the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 17 comparison, we first examined sources that tested and scored both. Most of them, including TrustedReviews, have found the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 17 to be the better product, while PCmag rated both equally.

When we took a look at which sources they managed to impress the most, we discovered that the JBL Link 10 (2017) received its best, 9.5, score from Technically Well, while the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 17 got its highest, 10, rating from TrustedReviews.

Finally, we also compared their review scores to the rest of their competition - the JBL Link 10 (2017) earned an average review score of 8.2 out of 10 points and the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 17 received an average of 9.0, compared to the 7.4 average of Smart Speakers in general.