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 WONDERBOOM 4
The short answer
JBL Charge 6 wins this comparison. Choose it if sound quality comes first. JBL Charge 6 has the higher sound-quality rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 7.3/10 versus 4.8/10.
Ultimate Ears
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4
A small poolside speaker that floats, with 360° playback and up to 14 hours of battery life. Outdoor Boost and Podcast Mode cover music outside and spoken audio.
Bettr Score
63.8/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Charge 6 | Specification | Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
$199.95 | Reference price | $99.99 ✓ Winner |
28 hours ✓ Winner | Advertised battery life | 14 hours |
2.18 lb | Weight | 14.82 oz ✓ 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 sound quality comes first. JBL Charge 6 has the higher sound-quality rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 7.3/10 versus 4.8/10.
Who should choose Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4?
Choose Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 if easy carrying matters most. Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 has the higher portability rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 8/10 versus 6.3/10. Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 weighs 14.82 oz versus 2.18 lb — 1.26 lb less to carry.
The main tradeoff
JBL Charge 6 has the higher sound-quality rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 7.3/10 versus 4.8/10. Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 has the higher portability rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 8/10 versus 6.3/10. The recorded reference-price difference is $99.96.
Sources and score details
- JBL Charge 6 gains 16.1 score points on sound quality (60% weight).
- JBL Charge 6 gains 4.1 score points on volume (10% weight).
- Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 gains 0.7 score points on battery endurance (10% weight).
Sound quality
JBL Charge 6 has the higher sound-quality rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 7.3/10 versus 4.8/10.
Ease of carrying
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 has the higher portability rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 8/10 versus 6.3/10.
Volume
JBL Charge 6 has the higher volume rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 7.6/10 versus 3.8/10.
Battery endurance
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 has the higher battery-endurance rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 5.6/10 versus 5/10.
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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 WONDERBOOM 4
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$58.49
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$58.49 + $0.00 shipping
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