JBL portable speakers are built with durability in mind: The Charge 6 is composed of hard post-consumer recycled plastic and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When JBL announced the release of the Charge 6 early in 2025, it feels like an understatement to say expectations were high. After all ...

In today's sound comparison, we'll be putting head to head the JBL Charge 5 and the UE Megaboom 3. Two of the undisputed best ...

The JBL Charge 5 delivers room-filling sound and is the perfect go-anywhere Bluetooth speaker. It's also good for $60 in savings while it's at one of its best prices ever. JBL is always a great ...

One of the best Bluetooth speakers around now has a sequel. The Award-winning JBL Charge 5 has been riding high in our list ever since launch, earning the coveted spot of 'best overall'. Given the ...

The new JBL Charge 5 is, the US audio specialist claims, even more durable and better sounding than the four Charges before it. Its predecessor carried an IPX7 rating, meaning it could handle being ...

whereas the Charge 5 tended to stay put. Sadly, JBL hasn’t equipped the Charge 6 with a mic for speakerphone capability. And while it can connect to external digital sources via its USB-C port ...

Back in 2022, I tested the JBL Charge 5 and was impressed. Its sturdy construction and waterproof design, alongside powerful sound and long-lasting battery life, made it incredibly appealing.

In other words, JBL has improved the speakers' digital processing with upgraded algorithms. The Charge 6 is slightly bigger than the Charge 5 but weighs the same as its predecessor at 2.11 pounds.

On the other, it has slightly underwhelming audio compared to JBL speakers of the past. So is the Charge 6 truly better than the Charge 5? It depends on what you're looking for. From a feature ...