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 Sony ULT FIELD 5
The short answer
JBL Charge 6 wins this comparison. Choose it if a longer advertised playtime matters. JBL Charge 6 advertises up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost, versus up to 25 hours for Sony ULT FIELD 5. Its recorded reference price is $150.04 lower.
Sony
Sony ULT FIELD 5
Two bass-boost settings let you dial up the low end for parties. A shoulder strap helps carry its 7.28 lb body; IP67 protection and up to 25 hours of playtime suit outdoor listening.
Bettr Score
61/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Charge 6 | Specification | Sony ULT FIELD 5 |
|---|---|---|
$199.95 ✓ Winner | Reference price | $349.99 |
28 hours ✓ Winner | Advertised battery life | 25 hours |
2.18 lb ✓ Winner | Weight | 7.28 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 ✓ Winner | USB audio input | No |
Yes | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairingNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
No | Floats in waterNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
No | SpeakerphoneNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
The buying advice
What the verified differences mean
Who should choose JBL Charge 6?
Choose JBL Charge 6 if a longer advertised playtime matters. JBL Charge 6 advertises up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost, versus up to 25 hours for Sony ULT FIELD 5.
Who should choose Sony ULT FIELD 5?
The verified differences do not give Sony ULT FIELD 5 a clear advantage in this pair. Check its current offer and any requirements outside this comparison before choosing it.
The main tradeoff
JBL Charge 6 advertises up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost, versus up to 25 hours for Sony ULT FIELD 5.
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.
- Sony ULT FIELD 5: recorded reference price carries 20% of its model; its score also reflects the other verified specifications shown below.
Longer advertised playtime
JBL Charge 6 advertises up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost, versus up to 25 hours for Sony ULT FIELD 5.
Less to carry
JBL Charge 6 weighs 2.18 lb versus 7.28 lb — 5.09 lb less to carry.
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 $349.99, a $150.04 difference.
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Where to buy JBL Charge 6
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In stock · checked Oct 30, 2026
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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 Sony ULT FIELD 5
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$225.00
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$225.00 + $0.00 shipping
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