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 Marshall Emberton III
The short answer
JBL Charge 6 wins this comparison. Its score is driven by independent sound quality tests. It can charge your phone from its own battery.
Marshall
Marshall Emberton III
360° sound and 32+ hours of playtime in a 1.48 lb speaker. IP67 protection makes it useful for beach bags and weekend trips, with a microphone for hands-free calls.
Bettr Score
64.1/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Charge 6 | Specification | Marshall Emberton III |
|---|---|---|
$199.95 | Reference price | $179.99 ✓ Winner |
28 hours | Advertised battery life | 32 hours ✓ Winner |
2.18 lb | Weight | 1.48 lb ✓ Winner |
IP68 | Ingress protectionPersonal preference | IP67 |
5 ✓ Winner | Durability tier | 4 |
5.4 | Bluetooth versionPersonal preference | 5.3 |
Yes | Can charge another deviceNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
Yes | USB audio inputNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
Yes | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairingNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
No | Floats in waterNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
No | Speakerphone | Yes ✓ Winner |
The buying advice
What the verified differences mean
Who should choose JBL Charge 6?
The verified differences do not give JBL Charge 6 a clear advantage in this pair. Check its current offer and any requirements outside this comparison before choosing it.
Who should choose Marshall Emberton III?
Choose Marshall Emberton III if a longer advertised playtime matters. Marshall Emberton III advertises up to 32 hours, versus up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Charge 6.
The main tradeoff
Marshall Emberton III advertises up to 32 hours, versus up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Charge 6.
Sources and score details
- JBL Charge 6: sound quality carries 60% of its model; 7.3/10 contributes 50.6 of its 83.0 points.
- Marshall Emberton III: recorded reference price carries 20% of its model; its score also reflects the other verified specifications shown below.
Longer advertised playtime
Marshall Emberton III advertises up to 32 hours, versus up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Charge 6.
Less to carry
Marshall Emberton III weighs 1.48 lb versus 2.18 lb — 11.29 oz less to carry.
Lower reference price
Marshall Emberton III has the lower recorded reference price: $179.99 versus $199.95, a $19.96 difference.
Take calls
Marshall Emberton III supports speakerphone calls; the other speaker’s verified specification says it does not.
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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 Marshall Emberton III
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$139.99
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$139.99 + $0.00 shipping
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