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 Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM
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 20 hours for Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM. Its recorded reference price is $50.04 lower.
Ultimate Ears
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM
360° sound for picnics and pool days, with a floating body and included carabiner. The app offers EQ controls, while Outdoor Boost adds a dedicated mode for listening outside.
Bettr Score
52/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Charge 6 | Specification | Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM |
|---|---|---|
$199.95 ✓ Winner | Reference price | $249.99 |
28 hours ✓ Winner | Advertised battery life | 20 hours |
2.18 lb | Weight | 2.12 lb ✓ Winner |
IP68 | Ingress protectionPersonal preference | IP67 |
5 ✓ Winner | Durability tier | 4 |
5.4 | Bluetooth versionPersonal preference | 5.2 |
Yes ✓ Winner | Can charge another device | No |
Yes ✓ Winner | USB audio input | No |
Yes ✓ Winner | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairing | No |
No | Floats in water | Yes ✓ Winner |
No | SpeakerphoneTie | No |
The buying advice
Which speaker fits you?
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 20 hours for Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM.
Who should choose Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM?
Choose Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM if you want a speaker that floats. Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM is specified to float; the other speaker is specified not to. Follow the manufacturer’s water-use instructions.
The main tradeoff
JBL Charge 6 advertises up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost, versus up to 20 hours for Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM. Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM is specified to float; the other speaker is specified not to. Follow the manufacturer’s water-use instructions. The recorded reference-price difference is $50.04.
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.
- Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM: 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 20 hours for Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM.
Poolside use
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM is specified to float; the other speaker is specified not to. Follow the manufacturer’s water-use instructions.
Charge your phone
JBL Charge 6 can charge another device from its battery; the other speaker’s verified specification says it cannot. Charging a phone uses some of the speaker’s battery.
Wired USB audio
JBL Charge 6 supports USB audio input; the other speaker’s verified specification says it does not. Check source-device compatibility.
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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 Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM
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$160.99
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$160.99 + $0.00 shipping
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