The JBL Rise Clock Radio is a bedside speaker that replaces three things on a nightstand: the alarm clock, the radio and the phone charger. JBL fits two 38 mm drivers rated at 2 x 5W RMS, Bluetooth 5.3 for music from your phone, an FM tuner, a clear LED display whose brightness you can change from the control panel, and a wireless charging pad on top. It runs from the mains on 100–240V, so it works directly on UAE power without a converter.
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One Plug for the Speaker, the Phone and a Second Device
The top of the JBL Rise Clock Radio is a wireless charging pad rated at 5V / 1A, so a phone that supports Qi-style wireless charging can rest there overnight. At about 5W that is a slow, gentle charge, well suited to eight hours of sleep but not to a quick top-up before you leave. JBL does not publish a list of compatible phones; if your phone charges on a standard wireless pad and your case is thin, it should sit happily on the JBL Rise Clock Radio.
On the back there is also a USB port rated up to 5V / 2.1A for a second device such as a watch charger, earbuds or a partner’s phone. One wall socket then handles the speaker and two devices.
Alarms, Snooze and a Display That Dims
JBL describes the control panel as the place to set or snooze alarms and to toggle the brightness of the LED display, so the clock stays readable in the morning without lighting up the room at night. JBL does not publish how many alarms the JBL Rise Clock Radio stores, how many FM presets it keeps, or whether it has a sleep timer, so we do not list those as features.
Two AAA batteries come with the JBL Rise Clock Radio as JBL’s listed backup battery. The speaker itself has no rechargeable battery for music; unplug it and the audio stops.
Sound: Two 38 mm Drivers at 2 x 5W RMS
JBL rates the two 1.5-inch (38 mm) transducers of the JBL Rise Clock Radio at 5W RMS each, a continuous rating rather than a peak number. The frequency response is 75 Hz to 20 kHz measured at -6 dB, and the signal-to-noise ratio is above 80 dB, which keeps the speaker quiet between songs. That is ample for a bedroom, a small office or a kitchen counter; it is not meant to fill a majlis or a garden.
Music streams over Bluetooth 5.3 with the A2DP 1.3 and AVRCP 1.6.2 profiles. The FM tuner covers 87.5 to 108 MHz, with the note from JBL that the range varies by country, and a pig-tail antenna is included to help reception.
Size and What Comes in the Box
The JBL Rise Clock Radio measures 218 x 65 x 148 mm and weighs 0.75 kg, finished in black with a fabric cover. In the box you get the speaker, a power cord, the pig-tail FM antenna, two AAA batteries, a quick start guide and a safety and warranty card.
Who This Is Not For
This is not a portable speaker: it has no rechargeable battery for playback and must stay plugged into the wall. JBL lists no water or dust rating, so keep it away from bathrooms and kitchens with splashing water. The 5V / 1A wireless pad is slow compared with modern fast wireless chargers, and a thick or metal-backed phone case may prevent charging. If you need a precise number of alarms, FM presets or a sleep timer, note that JBL does not publish those details for the JBL Rise Clock Radio.
Ordering the JBL Rise Clock Radio in the UAE
The JBL Rise Clock Radio comes with a 1-year warranty from Totot. Delivery reaches all emirates in up to 3 business days, and it is free on orders from AED 300. Defective or non-matching items can be returned within 14 days, and please report any shipping damage within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: JBL
- Model: Rise
- Colour: Black
- Transducers: 2 x 38 mm (1.5 in)
- Output power: 2 x 5W RMS
- Frequency response: 75 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB)
- Signal-to-noise ratio: >80 dB
- Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6.2
- FM tuning range: 87.5 – 108 MHz (varies by country)
- Wireless charging output: 5V DC / 1A
- USB charging output: 5V / 2.1A (maximum)
- Power supply: 100–240V, 50/60Hz (mains)
- Backup battery: 2 x AAA (included)
- Display: LED, adjustable brightness
- Dimensions: 218 x 65 x 148 mm
- Weight: 0.75 kg
- In the box: Speaker, power cord, pig-tail antenna, 2 x AAA batteries, quick start guide, safety and warranty card
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications come from JBL’s official Rise product page. Full details are published on the JBL Rise page.
FAQ
Does the JBL Rise Clock Radio work on UAE power?
Yes. JBL lists a 100–240V, 50/60Hz power input, which covers the UAE’s 220V supply.
Does it have a built-in battery for music?
No. It runs from the mains; the two included AAA batteries are listed by JBL as backup batteries.
How fast is the wireless charging?
5V / 1A, about 5W, which suits overnight charging rather than quick top-ups.
How many alarms can I set?
JBL does not publish the number of alarms; it confirms that alarms can be set and snoozed from the control panel.
Can I dim the display at night?
Yes. The LED display brightness can be changed from the control panel.
Is the 2 x 5W figure a peak rating?
No. JBL rates each driver at 5W RMS, a continuous figure.
Browse more in our Portable Speaker range. Every order from Totot carries a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing defects, with our 14-day return policy for defective or non-compliant items, and nationwide UAE delivery.
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