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 Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)
The short answer
JBL Charge 6 wins this comparison. Choose it if you want the stronger volume-test result. JBL Charge 6 has the higher volume rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 7.6/10 versus 6.6/10.
Bose
Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)
A compact speaker that floats and adjusts its sound when you change its position. IP67 protection and a built-in microphone suit outdoor listening and hands-free calls.
Bettr Score
82/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Charge 6 | Specification | Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
$199.95 | Reference price | $149 ✓ Winner |
28 hours ✓ Winner | Advertised battery life | 12 hours |
2.18 lb | Weight | 1.3 lb ✓ Winner |
IP68 | Ingress protectionPersonal preference | IP67 |
5 ✓ Winner | Durability tier | 4 |
5.4 | Bluetooth versionPersonal preference | 5.3 |
Yes ✓ Winner | Can charge another device | No |
Yes ✓ Winner | USB audio input | No |
Yes ✓ Winner | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairing | No |
No | Floats in water | Yes ✓ Winner |
No | Speakerphone | Yes ✓ Winner |
The buying advice
Which speaker fits you?
Who should choose JBL Charge 6?
Choose JBL Charge 6 if you want the stronger volume-test result. JBL Charge 6 has the higher volume rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 7.6/10 versus 6.6/10.
Who should choose Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)?
Choose Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) if sound quality comes first. Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) has the higher sound-quality rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 7.5/10 versus 7.3/10.
The main tradeoff
JBL Charge 6 has the higher volume rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 7.6/10 versus 6.6/10. Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) has the higher sound-quality rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 7.5/10 versus 7.3/10. The recorded reference-price difference is $50.95.
Sources and score details
- Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) gains 1.0 score points on sound quality (60% weight).
- JBL Charge 6 gains 0.9 score points on volume (10% weight).
- JBL Charge 6 gains 0.6 score points on ease of carrying (10% weight).
Volume
JBL Charge 6 has the higher volume rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 7.6/10 versus 6.6/10.
Sound quality
Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) has the higher sound-quality rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 7.5/10 versus 7.3/10.
Ease of carrying
Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) has the higher portability rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 7/10 versus 6.3/10.
Battery endurance
JBL Charge 6 has the higher battery-endurance rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 5/10 versus 4.6/10.
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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 Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)
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$94.99
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