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 Middleton II
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 3.97 lb — 1.79 lb less to carry. Its recorded reference price is $130.04 lower.
Marshall
Marshall Middleton II
Built for long weekends, with 30+ hours of playtime, 360° sound and phone charging. Bass and treble controls let you adjust the sound; expect 3.97 lb to carry.
Bettr Score
66.5/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Charge 6 | Specification | Marshall Middleton II |
|---|---|---|
$199.95 ✓ Winner | Reference price | $329.99 |
28 hours | Advertised battery life | 30 hours ✓ Winner |
2.18 lb ✓ Winner | Weight | 3.97 lb |
IP68 | Ingress protectionPersonal preference | IP67 |
5 ✓ Winner | Durability tier | 4 |
5.4 | Bluetooth versionPersonal preference | 5.3 |
Yes | Can charge another deviceTie | Yes |
Yes | USB audio inputNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
Yes | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairingTie | Yes |
No | Floats in waterNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
No | Speakerphone | Yes ✓ Winner |
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 3.97 lb — 1.79 lb less to carry.
Who should choose Marshall Middleton II?
Choose Marshall Middleton II if you want to take calls through the speaker. Marshall Middleton II supports speakerphone calls; the other speaker’s verified specification says it does not.
The main tradeoff
JBL Charge 6 weighs 2.18 lb versus 3.97 lb — 1.79 lb less to carry. Marshall Middleton II supports speakerphone calls; the other speaker’s verified specification says it does not. The recorded reference-price difference is $130.04.
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 Middleton II: 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 3.97 lb — 1.79 lb less to carry.
Take calls
Marshall Middleton II supports speakerphone calls; the other speaker’s verified specification says it does not.
Lower reference price
JBL Charge 6 has the lower recorded reference price: $199.95 versus $329.99, a $130.04 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 Middleton II
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$299.00
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