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 Kilburn III
The short answer
JBL Charge 6 wins this comparison. Choose it if you want less weight in your bag. JBL Charge 6 weighs 2.18 lb versus 6.17 lb — 3.99 lb less to carry. Its recorded reference price is $180.04 lower.
Marshall
Marshall Kilburn III
Long weekends between charges are its main draw: 50+ hours of playtime, plus phone charging. Bass and treble knobs give hands-on control, though the 6.17 lb body is substantial.
Bettr Score
58.8/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Charge 6 | Specification | Marshall Kilburn III |
|---|---|---|
$199.95 ✓ Winner | Reference price | $379.99 |
28 hours | Advertised battery life | 50 hours ✓ Winner |
2.18 lb ✓ Winner | Weight | 6.17 lb |
IP68 | Ingress protectionPersonal preference | IP54 |
5 ✓ Winner | Durability tier | 2 |
5.4 | Bluetooth versionPersonal preference | 5.3 |
Yes | Can charge another deviceTie | Yes |
Yes ✓ Winner | USB audio input | No |
Yes | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairingTie | Yes |
No | Floats in waterTie | No |
No | SpeakerphoneTie | No |
The buying advice
Which speaker fits you?
Who should choose JBL Charge 6?
Choose JBL Charge 6 if you want less weight in your bag. JBL Charge 6 weighs 2.18 lb versus 6.17 lb — 3.99 lb less to carry.
Who should choose Marshall Kilburn III?
Choose Marshall Kilburn III if a longer advertised playtime matters. Marshall Kilburn III advertises up to 50 hours, versus up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Charge 6.
The main tradeoff
JBL Charge 6 weighs 2.18 lb versus 6.17 lb — 3.99 lb less to carry. Marshall Kilburn III advertises up to 50 hours, versus up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Charge 6. The recorded reference-price difference is $180.04.
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 Kilburn III: recorded reference price carries 20% of its model; its score also reflects the other verified specifications shown below.
Less to carry
JBL Charge 6 weighs 2.18 lb versus 6.17 lb — 3.99 lb less to carry.
Longer advertised playtime
Marshall Kilburn III advertises up to 50 hours, versus up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Charge 6.
Wired USB audio
JBL Charge 6 supports USB audio input; the other speaker’s verified specification says it does not. Check source-device compatibility.
Lower reference price
JBL Charge 6 has the lower recorded reference price: $199.95 versus $379.99, a $180.04 difference.
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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 Kilburn III
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In stock · checked Oct 30, 2026
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$349.99
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$349.99 + $0.00 shipping
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