JBL Charge 6

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers / Portable

A JBL Charge 6 Wireless Bluetooth Portable speaker system.

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How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Sound quality

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Sound quality: JBL's Charge 6 had acceptable overall sound quality - this model reproduces music and dialog reasonably well despite the obvious shortcomings in its sound. The bass has good impact and goes fairly deep, but is a bit prominent and boomy. Midrange is even, but is somewhat hazy, a bit congested and grainy and a touch sibilant. Treble is extended, but is a bit sizzly and a touch smeared. So-so recovery of room ambience, and sounds a bit congested. The two channel sound field extends somewhat above ad a bit beyond the sides of the speaker enclosure. Depth is flat. Individual instruments and voices are identifiable and have a two dimensional quality. When two units are used as a stereo pair the sound stage can be made wider depending on placement. Volume:

Provides a decent volume level in a medium sized room.

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A JBL Charge 6 Wireless Bluetooth Portable speaker system. In our tests the sound quality and the versatility of provided features are assessed.

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Features & Specs

Features & Specs

Features

IP rating

IP68

Claimed battery life (hrs.)

28

Adjustable tone settings

Yes

Wireless stereo pairing

Yes

Speaker phone w/built-in mic

No

Optional multi-room sharing

No

Remote

No

Power source

Battery

Updatable software/firmware

Yes

Warranty (mos.): parts/labor

12/12

Other features

Connect multiple compatible JBL speakers with Auracast. 4 more hours of playtime with Playtime Boost.

Included accessories

Strap, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card

Specs

Wireless type

Bluetooth

Audio format

Mono

Height (in.)

4

Width (in.)

9

Depth (in.)

3.75

Weight (lbs.)

3

Connections

Stereo analog audio input

No

Optical digital audio input

No

Headphone jack

No

Active subwoofer pre-amp out

No

Other connections

None

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