iFox iF012 Bluetooth Speakers (2012) vs JBL Pulse 4

The iFox iF012 Bluetooth Speaker (2012) hasn't managed to get enough recognition from sources that do high-quality hands-on testing and therefore didn't make it into any relevant roundups. That, by itself, makes it difficult to recommend.

As for the JBL Pulse 4, it was really well-received by reviewers at Consumer Reports, a reliable source that's known for conducting its own, high-quality, in-depth testing. It performed great in its "Best Wireless Dorm-Room Speakers for Back-to-School" roundup and was named its "Ranked 2 out of 7", which, on its own, makes it a product that warrants a closer look.

We tried doing a direct iFox iF012 Bluetooth Speaker (2012) vs. JBL Pulse 4 review score comparison but couldn't find any sources that tested both.

Next, we took a look at which sources liked them best and found that the iFox iF012 Bluetooth Speaker (2012) most impressed the reviewers at Lifewire, who gave it a score of 8.4, whereas the JBL Pulse 4 did best in its PCmag review - it scored 8 points.

Lastly, we compared their review averages and found that the iFox iF012 Bluetooth Speaker (2012) did much better than the majority of its competitors, with an average review score of 8.4 out of 10, compared to the 7.6 overall average of Portable Bluetooth Speakers in general, whereas the JBL Pulse 4 hasn't managed to perform quite as well, with an average rating of 7.3.