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JBL Link Portable WiFi Speaker with Google Assist - Black $99 @ BIG W

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itsmehuey on 13/08/2020 - 09:33 bigw.com.au (7081 clicks)
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Ripper of a deal and reviews of the speaker are promising.. looks to be the same deal from June which had expired.

Comes with charging cradle in the box (Looking at you, Ultimate Ears, charging $50 for a charging dock)…

$99 @ Big W, $249.95 RRP (on JBL website)
Seems to be plenty stock in most stores. Also free delivery for those of you in VIC (or you can do contactless drive up pick-up).

Product Description:
JBL Link Portable delivers bold, dynamic JBL 360-degree Pro sound for up to eight hours. Keep the music going with easy Wi-Fi or Bluetooth streaming in any room in your home. With the Google Assistant, make music requests, access Spotify, YouTube Music and Apple Music and listen without interruptions. Just say "Hey Google" to get started. Fully wireless, waterproof and durable it can handle an accidental soak or a few bumps and bruises. Charging is a breeze with the convenient, easy-to-use cradle. Complement your style with one of six eye-catching colors (availability varies by region).

JBL 360-Degree Pro Sound

Surround yourself with music. Enjoy crystal clear highs, sharp mids and deep, powerful bass. JBL Link Portable pulses sound in every direction thanks to a full-range transducer with 360-degree capabilities.

Wireless streaming via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

Stream music on your JBL Link Portable effortlessly. Keep the music going with seamless Wi-Fi or Bluetooth streaming and easily access your Spotify, YouTube Music or Apple Music with no interruptions.

Hands-free help from the Google Assistant

Just say "Hey Google" to ask the Google Assistant to play your favorite songs, and get easy access to all your music.

Electrical & Electronics Bluetooth Speaker JBL Voice Assistant

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  • alexgregory on 13/08/2020 - 12:05

    Does anyone know if the WiFi streaming for Spotify goes via Google? I have had so many issues with the music pausing/stopping/not resuming with the Google Home/Mini's.I love the ability to say Hey Google, but i'd prefer not to use the Spotify/Google functionality.

    • appxl on 13/08/2020 - 12:09
      +1

      I'd say that it does use the Google protocol as I think it plays it through the Chromecast that is built in.

  • lost in transit on 13/08/2020 - 12:11

    Thanks OP they have confirmed my order
    Thankyou…

  • IridiumFlare on 13/08/2020 - 12:13

    Thanks OP, have ordered.

  • maxplanck on 13/08/2020 - 12:18
    +1

    Yep thanks OP, clicked 10 minutes ago and its ready to collect

  • thatguyfromthatplace on 13/08/2020 - 12:19

    Officeworks have just reduced it to $99 as well, and they have the Music Link for the same price.

    • elektron on 13/08/2020 - 12:25
      +1

      Pretty sure it was after my price match, as they had to confirm with Big W that it was the same product.

    • INFIDEL on 13/08/2020 - 12:39
      +1

      Still cheaper @BigW with discounted eGift card & possible 2000 Rewards points.

    • nsonha on 04/09/2020 - 13:44

      How does this compare to the music?

  • astroboy23 on 13/08/2020 - 12:32

    https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/jbl-link-m…

    about to purchase one, then I found this.

    which model is better, music link or portable link?

    • INFIDEL on 13/08/2020 - 12:43

      Not battery operated.
      Dustproof rather than waterproof.

    • itsmehuey on 13/08/2020 - 12:47
      -1

      link music is the higher end model of the two. plus with the link music it's powered by AC so has to always be plugged in. Link portable gives you added flexibility of battery and AC.

      • itsmehuey on 13/08/2020 - 16:51
        +1

        i meant link portable* is the higher end model of the two (based on their RRP)

    • bigpoppa on 13/08/2020 - 14:32
      +1

      They both are rated at the same power output but not sure if that translates to identical sound quality. I like the idea of having a portable smart speaker so I went with link portable.

    • kaio on 15/08/2020 - 00:06

      Link Music has no battery to be portable. About sound quality I don't know.

  • pabloman on 13/08/2020 - 12:32

    Can anyone help me make a decision between this or Harman Kardon Citation ONE? I can grab the HK through Telstra plus for around ~$90 plus the accumulated points i have. Thanks

    • bigpoppa on 13/08/2020 - 14:28

      HK is a more powerful speaker 20w vs 40w. But JBL is portable. Personally I'd buy HK if I were to buy this at RRP.

  • Ven on 13/08/2020 - 12:34
    +2

    Thanks OP. Bought the last one in stock at Big W Jesmond.

  • misterc on 13/08/2020 - 12:40
    +3

    Thanks OP. I didn't need or want one, but have just bought myself a Fathers Day present.

    • itsmehuey on 13/08/2020 - 12:46
      +3

      happy father's day to you sir.

  • blorx on 13/08/2020 - 13:06

    Has mic? for conference room solution.

    • itsmehuey on 13/08/2020 - 13:11

      it has mics but not sure if they can be used for voice calls as their main purpose is to detect voice commands. Maybe someone who has this or a similar JBL product can confirm.

      • alexgregory on 13/08/2020 - 13:47
        +3

        I just watched this : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY1_a-TlySI

        He says no calling functions. If you're bluetoothed to it, you won't be able to select it for your call.

        • itsmehuey on 13/08/2020 - 13:51

          good to know mate, will help others to make the informed purchasing decision

        • appxl on 13/08/2020 - 13:53

          I watched the same review and then purchased!

  • Corapmafya on 13/08/2020 - 13:25
    +1

    Thanks op got the last one in Plumpton.

  • Trendyk on 13/08/2020 - 13:31
    +2

    Thank you… awesome buy. I ordered mine online and can't wait to sync to my google home hub. Google is so much better than I ever thought possible!!! 10 times better than Siri.

    • itsmehuey on 13/08/2020 - 13:45
      +1

      yeah i've got a couple of google speakers around the apartment (a google nest mini on each bedside table in my bedroom, a google home max speaker on my office desk as well as another one on the other side of the office) and a google next hub max in the kitchen. so handy, especially now that i've started kitting out the apartment with philips hue lights, playbars and light strips!

  • Frozensage on 13/08/2020 - 13:59
    +1

    nothing within 5km of me…. damn this stage 4 ruining everything

    • itsmehuey on 13/08/2020 - 14:01

      can you get it delivered? free delivery in VIC

      • Frozensage on 13/08/2020 - 14:02
        +1

        it says delivery: nostock

        • itsmehuey on 13/08/2020 - 14:11

          damn that really sux :(

  • L0zBargain on 13/08/2020 - 14:02
    +1

    Nice!

    Does anyone know what the "always listening" Google Assistant impact is to the battery life/drain?

    I rarely need to charge up my BT speakers but none have GA. Wondering if this feature means you'll have to charge it up much more frequently.

    Thanks!

    • ameno on 13/08/2020 - 14:31
      +3

      Just hit the mic mute button on the back and that will disable* the listening mode.

      *Just kidding… Google never stops listening!

    • kalakaar on 13/08/2020 - 14:37
      +1

      If you are going to keep the speaker at one place most of the time, you keep it on the wireless charging cradle for continuous current supply. You can just pick it up if you are moving for few hours. I think with full charge it will give 6hrs of use.

  • appxl on 13/08/2020 - 14:04
    +2

    Looks like it's now out of stock online with both Officeworks and Big W.

    Local stock still available.

  • masterkiwi on 13/08/2020 - 14:17
    +1

    Thanks OP, purchased 1 from Big W for home delivery using GC.

  • Mkm on 13/08/2020 - 14:31
    -2

    Australia post also has this for same price.

    • kalakaar on 13/08/2020 - 14:44
      +2

      I think Auspost has JBL Link Music which is different

      • Mkm on 13/08/2020 - 15:01

        Its called JBL Link music wifi speaker, using Google assistant

        • kalakaar on 13/08/2020 - 15:02

          yeah thats shorter and odd loking speaker.

        • INFIDEL on 13/08/2020 - 15:21
          +1

          As discussed above, also at OW.
          No battery!

  • Mkm on 13/08/2020 - 14:32

    Is it better than flip 4?

    • itsmehuey on 13/08/2020 - 14:40
      +1

      don't think you can really compare them as they're used under different use cases - flip 4 (and the newer flip 5) are both bluetooth only, meant to be more portable, and from what i understand are stereo, not mono.

      link portable is WIFI and bluetooth, mono only but loud, smart speaker with google home integration etc.

      • Lurking Luke on 13/08/2020 - 15:08
        +1

        Hit F5 & the 1st thing I noticed was your avatar change, scrolled down and realised masks are now the default.
        PS. Thanks, bought one for Vic delivery. Hopefully it isn't canceled.

        • itsmehuey on 13/08/2020 - 15:17

          haha yea i only just noticed that now too!

          I don't think they'd cancel your order, it's not a pricing error. So unless they suddenly run out of stock then you should be good to go.

  • TheJoker on 13/08/2020 - 15:32

    Ordered from Big W and paid the $7.90 postage. Officeworks and Bing Lee both price match but mostly out of stock. No postage options for either of them.

    Bing Lee has the white model for $99 which was my preference but nearest one was 1.5 hours away.

  • peanut48 on 13/08/2020 - 15:49

    Out of Stock for delivery to 3003, checked Big W, Office works and Bing Lee

  • squeezeboxer on 13/08/2020 - 15:58

    Does this make any sounds when it is switched on or off. I would like a speaker that doesn't to assist with settling my kid to sleep.

    • elektron on 13/08/2020 - 16:30

      You can set the volume to 0.

  • maxplanck on 13/08/2020 - 16:38
    +2

    Geez ive sold a few of these today
    How many?
    Oh, at least seven in the last hour
    Youve been ozbargained, mate
    [blink…blink]

    He reckons he might have one left, BigW Cumberland Park

  • dm01 on 13/08/2020 - 16:45

    If only it had an aux. input.

  • Dex38313 on 13/08/2020 - 17:20
    +2

    Just got 2 from hardly normal in store in vic $99 each price match was $249

    • itsmehuey on 13/08/2020 - 17:21
      +3

      that's hardly normal of them to price match with that much of a price difference (last time I tried to price match a router they were so adamant that I couldn't get it cheaper anywhere else with stock)

    • Castcore on 13/08/2020 - 23:08
      +2

      I legit waited an hour online for them to price match and the guy was just like nah can't do it. Everytime I answered his question he would take 20+ mins to respond to me, not even kidding.

  • Smilence03 on 13/08/2020 - 18:00

    What is the difference between JBL Link Portable, which is in the tile,

    and the JBL Link 10 (https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/jbl-link-10-google-voice-…),

    and the JBL Link 20 (https://www.google.com/shopping/product/3410475946760412149?…)

    ????

    • kaio on 15/08/2020 - 00:12

      10: older product with 5 hours battery
      20: a stronger 10
      portable: newer product with 8 hours battery and may be some improvements

      • Smilence03 on 15/08/2020 - 13:10

        Thanks Kaio, that explains a lot! I saw that you read my other comment about being sold a used product. The bluetooth pairing history shows it got paired up in March 2019. Would that suggest that this product came out at least a year old now, from 03/19 to 08/20?

  • ujwols on 13/08/2020 - 19:45

    Bought the last one from Top Ryde store

  • [Deactivated] on 13/08/2020 - 20:02
    +1

    Thanks OP. Didn't need one lol. But got one anyway!

    • itsmehuey on 13/08/2020 - 20:45
      +1

      No worries. Isn’t that what ozB is 95% all about? ;)

  • YellowKnight on 13/08/2020 - 21:08
    -1

    How is this thing IP7 rated when the USB-C port is totally exposed?

    • ujwols on 13/08/2020 - 21:54

      USB-C port is not on the speaker, it is on the detachable charging base

      • YellowKnight on 13/08/2020 - 21:56
        +1

        Hate to break it to you but there are two ports. One on the charging base and another in the back of the speaker itself

        • ujwols on 13/08/2020 - 22:05

          Ah right I see that.. Was planning to give it a shower now can't 😕..

          • elektron on 14/08/2020 - 10:55
            +3

            @ujwols: Why not? My phone has an exposed USB-C but has a waterproof rating. Are you suggesting JBL is lying about the certification?

  • baller on 13/08/2020 - 23:35

    OOS?

  • Pbm33 on 14/08/2020 - 00:07

    How does this compare to UE Boom 3 in terms of sound quality?

  • JudasX on 14/08/2020 - 00:14

    Does anyone know if I can set up my netflx to play video on my TV via chromecast, while simultaneously only playing the audio via this speaker?

    • ujwols on 16/08/2020 - 00:46

      No

  • Captain Hindsight on 14/08/2020 - 07:00

    Seems good price thanks.

    For those wanting google home features it is worth mentioning it may miss some of the genuine google branded functions. I’ve discovered my Sony speaker can’t do some stuff such as identify a song, make phone calls, so I suspect there will be more.

  • BoxingDayCouchSlug on 14/08/2020 - 08:04
    +1

    Have had the JBL Link View for over 18 months as it's awesome as a kitchen screen/speaker while prepping meals or just hanging out (need to kep an eye on the kids to make sure they don't use it to sheat on their homework though). The family uses it all the time - everyone taking turns (mostly) to throw up a song - plus the usual Google stuff like adding things to the shopping list, turning lights on and off or opening and closing the garage door. Sound quality is way more than adequate for those purposes. Also have a few Google Home Minis around the place in bedrooms, study, etc. but nothing for outside - now we do! We have good wifi coverage around the pool so will no longer need to take a phone and separate bluetooth speaker with us when we want to listen to some random tunes or the cricket commentary while cooling off. Hoping the sound quality is up there with the Link View.

  • Arcticfox on 14/08/2020 - 08:17

    Thanks OP - nabbed one.

  • Do I NeedThis on 14/08/2020 - 09:06
    +2

    4 Google home mini (3 opened and 1 still in sealed box) and 3 Echo dot 3 (still in the box sealed) also have 1 kiwi portable charging base for my mini), thanks to ozbargain and I'm still thinking about buying this.

    Should I ?

    • INFIDEL on 14/08/2020 - 09:18
      +1

      You wouldn't be alone there!
      The persuasive power of Ozbargain!!

      Only got around to setting up a GH mini this week - bought for $20 over a year ago. 2 free ones from inactive Telstra accounts still in box. A $10 Echo dot 3 set up last week to compare & another coming.

      Off to pick up one of these being held at bigW.

    • itsmehuey on 14/08/2020 - 09:29
      +1

      once you start you can't really stop.. I got 2x Nest Mini starter kits from Big W when they were on sale earlier in the year, then 2x Google Home Max speakers for my home office, then a Google Nest Hub Max for the kitchen. Started adding smart lights and also smart plugs into the mix and it's just continuing to grow.

      • INFIDEL on 14/08/2020 - 09:34
        +1

        Sounds… well, Viral!!
        Thanks for the Deal, "huey"👍

  • ozvictor on 14/08/2020 - 13:23
    +2

    In the Harvey norman store trying to do a price match. One of the big w stores which is 40 mins drive from my place showing low stock in the big w website so I decided to try my luck in HN. The experience is horrible, they saw the website showing low stock but they still called the store to confirm, and then I heard the HN staff asked on the phone : “are you sure you have one in stock? Can you double check?” And then I wait 20 mins and he said they took down his details and needed to check the warehouse to see if they actually have it in stock. HN will do their best not to price match a product for customer, they are the worst !

    • itsmehuey on 14/08/2020 - 13:26
      +2

      not surprising.. -_-' they didn't want to price match Officeworks for the $30 difference of a router last time i was there, until I told them fine I'll just walk across the road and by it from them instead.

  • kaio on 14/08/2020 - 19:15

    Just bought this from BigW yesterday and loved that!

    Reminder there's a minor issue of "sorry I don't understand" which had already existed in previous model: https://www.reddit.com/r/googleassistant/comments/i6o1p8/goo…

    • INFIDEL on 14/08/2020 - 20:23

      "Sorry, I didn't understand" This occurs after every command.
      Haven't had that issue.

      • kaio on 15/08/2020 - 00:16

        Haven't you had that issue?

        • INFIDEL on 15/08/2020 - 08:44

          No - all good so far.

  • Smilence03 on 14/08/2020 - 21:55
    +1

    Bought one today from BIG W Brookside. After I came back home, found that the packing box was cut open before, with a new sticky tape on top of the original seal. At that point, still didn't think that I got a 2nd handed one. Opened up the box, everything seems new, till I set it up with my Google Home.

    In the Google Home app, in the Paired Bluetooth Devices section, I can see two devices been paired up on 26/3/2019, named "CSR Audio Dongle". This couldn't be possibly the factory testing device right? It seems like someone paired/used it before.

    It basically means that I got a second handed device from BIG W Brookside Brisbane. Well done. Will call their manager tomorrow. Sooooo pissed!

    • kaio on 15/08/2020 - 00:19

      In my experience, they repack returned products with their own sticker like "Checked and repacked by Big W staff.", blue texts on white background.

  • astroboy23 on 14/08/2020 - 23:19

    just bought this. just wondering, since it doesn't have aux, can I use this as my PC speaker? can we connect our pc to this speaker through wifi?

    • kaio on 15/08/2020 - 00:17

      pair via bluetooth

  • lethal42 on 15/08/2020 - 11:21

    Hi Guys, Out of stock everywhere at Big W, and OfficeWorks refuse to match (even in the store).
    Either way free delivery from Brisbane at $81
    https://poregmart.com/product/jbl-link-music-wireless-speake…

    • INFIDEL on 15/08/2020 - 11:50
      +1

      Out of stock everywhere at Big W

      No. This Deal is still available at first BigW I checked now, near me in Brisbane (low stock).

      OfficeWorks refuse to match

      No need to! OW has already pricematched to $99! Availability of stock is the issue. Appears none for delivery, check store stock for c&c.

      free delivery from Brisbane at $81

      Again No. You've linked the JBL Link Music - as discussed above. A different cheaper RRP model without battery requiring mains power, not waterproof.

      This Deal's JBL Link Portable Speaker with Google Assistant Black is $204.18 on that site!

      BUT, if you want JBL Link Music model, could price match that $81 delivered price ($99 @OW) as stock should be available.
      https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/jbl-link-m…

  • cjhfield on 15/08/2020 - 12:01

    Just bought one. Very impressive for $99. Thank you.

    • philsw on 15/08/2020 - 19:34

      Got mine today.. very happy with the sound quality!

  • furyou on 15/08/2020 - 23:57

    Are there any other alternatives, that act as a google home, + can take bluetooth as a speaker?

  • russty1978 on 17/08/2020 - 19:10

    Thanks Op, brought one Friday, then brought another one for the wife in the salon on Saturday, then went back and brought the last one in stock at my local monday. One for the Lounge and one for the kitchen. :)

  • MaxiPower on 18/08/2020 - 11:46
    +1

    Updated price at the moment at Big W $95
    https://www.bigw.com.au/product/jbl-link-portable-wifi-speak…

  • mudguppy1 on 20/08/2020 - 10:46

    anyone know how to pair this with bluetooth?

    • itsmehuey on 20/08/2020 - 10:49

      depends what you're pairing it with.. but you see the bluetooth button on the speaker? press it and it will be in bluetooth pairing mode.

      • mudguppy1 on 20/08/2020 - 11:33

        (any bluetooth device) yeah tried that and no wont pair, seems crippled to the ggooggle home app. Not sure why you would cripple a speaker this way.

        • INFIDEL on 20/08/2020 - 15:18

          Pairing worked fine for me that way with phone & TV.
          Sounded better casting to this device from phone than through Bluetooth.
          TV sounded crap through this mono speaker.

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