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JBL Charge 6
JBL Charge 6 portable Bluetooth speaker with manufacturer-sourced battery, durability, weight, and connection specifications.
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58.2/100
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Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)
Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) portable Bluetooth speaker with manufacturer-sourced battery, durability, weight, and connection specifications.
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41.8/100
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JBL Charge 6
58.2 / 100
Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)
41.8 / 100
100% supported scoring weight · 11 shared fields.
How this score works
- Reference price: 20% · Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) has the favorable value
- Advertised battery life: 20% · JBL Charge 6 has the favorable value
- Weight: 15% · Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) has the favorable value
- Durability tier: 20% · JBL Charge 6 has the favorable value
- Can charge another device: 10% · JBL Charge 6 has the favorable value
- USB audio input: 5% · JBL Charge 6 has the favorable value
- Auracast or compatible broadcast pairing: 5% · JBL Charge 6 has the favorable value
- Floats in water: 5% · Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) has the favorable value
The score compares published hardware facts. It does not claim to measure sound quality, maximum loudness, tuning, or real-world battery life.
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Charge 6 | Specification | Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
$199.95 | Reference price | $149 |
28 hours | Advertised battery life | 12 hours |
1370 g | Weight | 590 g |
IP68 | Ingress protection | IP67 |
5 | Durability tier | 4 |
5.4 | Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Yes | Can charge another device | No |
Yes | USB audio input | No |
Yes | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairing | No |
No | Floats in water | Yes |
No | Speakerphone | Yes |
Evidence-based guidance · Balanced model
JBL Charge 6 leads on the balanced portable speakers model
Based on 11 shared sourced fields and 100% balanced scoring coverage. The score compares published hardware facts. It does not claim to measure sound quality, maximum loudness, tuning, or real-world battery life.
Consider JBL Charge 6 for advertised battery life (28 hours), durability tier (5), can charge another device (Yes), usb audio input (Yes).
Consider Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) for reference price ($149), weight (590 g), floats in water (Yes).
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