JBL
JBL Charge 6
A speaker that can also top up your phone. You get IP68 protection, a carry handle and up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost, in a 2.18 lb package.
Bettr Score
83/100
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JBL Charge 6 vs Beats Pill
The short answer
JBL Charge 6 wins this comparison. Choose it if tested durability is your priority. JBL Charge 6 has the higher durability rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 9/10 versus 4.5/10.
Beats
Beats Pill
One speaker for Bluetooth listening, USB-C audio and hands-free calls. It can charge your phone, pairs with iPhone or Android, and offers up to 24 hours of battery life.
Bettr Score
75.9/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Charge 6 | Specification | Beats Pill |
|---|---|---|
$199.95 | Reference price | $149.99 ✓ Winner |
28 hours ✓ Winner | Advertised battery life | 24 hours |
2.18 lb | Weight | 1.5 lb ✓ Winner |
IP68 | Ingress protectionPersonal preference | IP67 |
5 ✓ Winner | Durability tier | 4 |
5.4 | Bluetooth versionPersonal preference | Class 1 |
Yes | Can charge another deviceTie | Yes |
Yes | USB audio inputTie | Yes |
Yes ✓ Winner | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairing | No |
No | Floats in waterTie | No |
No | Speakerphone | Yes ✓ Winner |
The buying advice
Which speaker fits you?
Who should choose JBL Charge 6?
Choose JBL Charge 6 if tested durability is your priority. JBL Charge 6 has the higher durability rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 9/10 versus 4.5/10.
Who should choose Beats Pill?
Choose Beats Pill if tested battery endurance matters most. Beats Pill has the higher battery-endurance rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 8.2/10 versus 5/10.
The main tradeoff
JBL Charge 6 has the higher durability rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 9/10 versus 4.5/10. Beats Pill has the higher battery-endurance rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 8.2/10 versus 5/10. The recorded reference-price difference is $49.96.
Sources and score details
- JBL Charge 6 gains 4.3 score points on durability (10% weight).
- Beats Pill gains 3.2 score points on battery endurance (10% weight).
- JBL Charge 6 gains 2.8 score points on volume (10% weight).
Durability
JBL Charge 6 has the higher durability rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 9/10 versus 4.5/10.
Battery endurance
Beats Pill has the higher battery-endurance rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 8.2/10 versus 5/10.
Sound quality
JBL Charge 6 has the higher sound-quality rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 7.3/10 versus 6.8/10.
Volume
JBL Charge 6 has the higher volume rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 7.6/10 versus 4.9/10.
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Where to buy JBL Charge 6
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$125.75
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$120.00 + $5.75 shipping
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$149.95
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Where to buy Beats Pill
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$65.00
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