The JBL's best feature is perhaps the red, metal kickstand that flips out and lets the Moto Z stand up on a desk or table.
Oddly, the port is hidden on the underside and not tucked into one of the side edges. You can charge the JBL through a USB-C port.
MOTO Z FORCE WITH INSTASHARE MOD
The mod contains two speakers and its own battery (good for 10 hours of playback). I might keep it in a briefcase or backpack for those moments when I want more sound than a standard phone speaker can deliver. In fact, I would not walk around with the JBL attached. The SoundBoost is rather chunky and adds considerable bulk and weight to the Moto Z.
MOTO Z FORCE WITH INSTASHARE DRIVERS
The SoundBoost speaker from JBL adds a pair of 3-watt drivers to the rear of the Moto Z, turning it into a miniature boombox. A similar, but more fashionable one, from Kate Spade New York costs $90. I envision it being most useful when you're trapped on a long international flight and have only your phone to keep you from losing your mind while aloft. Tumi claims the power pack adds 22 hours of life to the already-excellent battery in both phones. The Tumi shows up in the settings tools so you can manage it. Last, there's no way to tell how much charge the Tumi has unless it is connected to the Moto Z. Granted, many external batteries seem to hover around the 2,200 mAh size, but I guess I'm surprised Tumi didn't go for broke and push the capacity to 3,000 mAh or more, which would have delivered a full charge to the stock battery of both the Z and Z Force. You might be better off to take advantage of the phone's rapid charging to get it to 100% before slapping the Tumi on to charge it. If you plug the pair into a charger, the Tumi charges first (slowly), and then the phone charges. Also, the Moto Z's quick-charging powers don't seem to apply to the Tumi. I wish the battery pack had its own plug. That means you have to attach it to the Moto Z to charge it. It has no USB port or other input other than the magnetic connector on the back. Like all battery packs that attach to phones, the Tumi adds bulk and weight to the Z, but the phone is already so slim that the size increase is well within reason.įirst, the Tumi can't be charged separately. The curved shape helps the Z fit deep in your palm. It is black, sleek, and flows seamlessly with the design of the Moto Z. The mod itself is made of plastic and has a grainy texture to it. As far as battery packs go, the Tumi Power Pack is one of the most usable thanks to a foolproof design. The Tumi Power Pack is a 2,220 mAh battery disguised as an alternate rear shell for the phone.
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