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JBL Charge 61 / 17
JBL

JBL Charge 6

Current price · Amazon US
$149.95
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Value for Money & durability / build quality
8/ 10
8
0.010.0

A 8 puts its value for money in the top third of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 55 of the 164 we've cataloged.

9/ 10
9
0.010.0

A 9 puts its durability / build quality in the top half of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 52 of the 164 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
24 hAbove average
24 h
5 h42 h

above average for bluetooth speakers — based on 135 of 164 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP68
IP6738%IPX732%IPX410%IP686%

IP68 appears on 6% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).

Bluetooth Version
5.4
5.335%5.020%5.411%4.29%

5.4 appears on 11% of the 132 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).

Is Portable
YesMost common
True92%False8%

True is the most common — on 92% of the 157 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
24 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Fast Charging
Yes
Powerbank Output
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IP68
Floating Design
No

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.4
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Range
12 m
Connection Type
Bluetooth, wired-usb-c
Multi Speaker Chain
Yes
Stereo Pairing
Yes

Design

Is Portable
Yes
Color Options
Black, blue, funky-black, pink, purple, red, sand, squad, turquoise, white
Dimensions Depth
94 mm
Dimensions Height
99 mm
Dimensions Width
229 mm
Carry Strap
Yes
Weight
1361 g

Features

Speakerphone
No
Companion App
IOS + Android

Sound

Amplification
Active (powered)
Channels
2
Frequency Response
56-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
56 Hz
Total Power Output
45 W

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
8.4/ 10
Recommended
Dave Carr
Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed March 2025
Design8.0
Portability8.0
Features9.0
Value8.0
The verdict

Much like its predecessor, the Charge 6 is sure to become a fan favorite. With better durability, a more customizable sound, and additional ways to connect, JBL has done an excellent job pushing the Charge series forward.

✓What we like
✓IP68
✓Increased durability
✓Increased bass response
✓7-band custom EQ
✓Detachable handle
✓Audio over USB (including lossless)
✕What could be better
✕Playtime Boost feature kills sound quality
✕No backwards compatibility with previous JBL speakers that use Party Boost
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Features & Opinions

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