Customer Ratings & Reviews

I am a long time fan of JBl products and have owned a good majority of models ranging from the go ann the way to the boombox and their party line of speakers. I bought two charge 5 speakerson a steep discount when they released this model and wanted to see if the upgrade would fit the bill. Positives first, this soeaker is definitely louder than the charge 5. Low end sounds a bit fuller in the 60-80 hz range and the battery upgrade is a plus. I also enjoy the new handle as carrying a charge around like a football can get old fast. The addition of lossless audio via usb c is a nice touch but it’s difficult to appreaciate it in a small form speaker. Now on to the downsides. First off the price increase is hardly warranted over rhe chrage 5’s initial msrp. Yes you get 5 more watts and a loudness upgrade and a strap, but in my opinion its not enough for 25% more money than the charge 5. While the upgrades are nice, the loudness boost is soley in the mids and highs. This speaker can get downright piercing at high volumes and you lose most of your low end after you turn up the volume 60%. It sounds like a dream until you go to crank it up and then the buyers remorse hits home (especially if you own the last generation. The loudness is likely welcomed for outdoor use, but for an indoor audio guy like myself, this speaker really misses the mark out of the box. Thankfully JbL includes a great 7 band eq that will allow you to fix some of the issues but the low end performance is still an issue. Increasing the bass only gets you to the ceiling faster and it disappears at 60% no matter how much you fine tune your controls. This is likely due to heavy compression and it is very evident when listening to anything beat heavy. You get this constant pumping effect that only disappears when you drop the volume. I wanted to love this speaker and was excited about moving into the new line but I will stick with my charge 5’s for now. If you want a great alternative at the same price (it can be gound on sale more often than the jbl too) then check out the sony ULT Field 3. Better defined low end that doesnt dissapear once you start driving the speaker at high volumes. Sorry JBL but sadly this speaker went back mainly because I couldnt justify the high price over my capable charge 5’s nor the audible upgrade with the sony ULT Field 3 for the same price. Also a side note, the extreme 4 is miles ahead and can often be found for 50$ more and it is a MASSIVE upgrade over the charge 6.

Absolutely amazing product, me and my family take this everywhere we go especially on picnics and beach days! The speaker has great battery life and exceptionally amazing sound quality, the base is great and is surprisingly a really great size. The strap that comes with the speaker has been a great help in carrying it and taking it long on trips. The speaker offers great sound quality, great base, amazing battery life, and great range. And oh my god the included ability to charge your phone with the speaker turned it into a power bank and it was a great help in all kinds of situations!

I wanted to upgrade from my older JBL Flip 4 which was a great speaker that I’m still using to this day. The Charge is undoubtedly a worthy upgrade! I took it to the beach and it lasted the entire day. Great sound and the ability to link it to other JBL speakers makes it suitable for many different environments. The JBL app is a solid companion for the speaker and allows you to have full control of the sound. The speaker is very durable and built well. Highly recommended.

"The JBL Charge 6 is the best update they've released so far. The first thing that impresses is the sound quality: the bass is deep and powerful without drowning out the clarity of vocals and instruments. The sound easily fills a large room or an outdoor space like a patio or pool. As for the battery, it's incredible. It easily lasts me a whole weekend with moderate use. The power bank feature is a lifesaver for charging my phone when I'm out and about.

Needed something for outside and in the garage. This JBL has excellent volume and sound. The size makes it easy to move from one place to another. Add a water resistance to it and it's almost perfect

Purchased for my husband and he loves it. Great quality in sound and it can last for hours. It the perfect size and we can take it anywhere

Looks snd sounds fantastic.Easy portability and grrst quality. Lots of bsttery life.

Very loud and completely water proof Battery last like forever even when used to charge cell phones multiple times on a single charge No issues with this device and it sounds so good and with the base

The JBL Charge speaker delivers powerful, clear sound with strong bass that easily fills a room or outdoor space. Its long battery life makes it perfect for parties or travel, and the built-in power bank is a bonus. Rugged, waterproof design ensures durability—overall an excellent portable Bluetooth speaker.

Best portable speaker I’ve had. It has a good bass and sounds Good for birthday parties and gathering. The cord is short so you can’t really hang it around unless you have a longer cord. Therefore it’s more like a stationary speaker.

Sounds great! Took it to the lake the day I got it and didn't even need it on full volume to cover our area. Very happy with it! Left my phone in the car about 100 ft from our area and had no loss in connectivity.

This model of the speaker is very nice! I have had the flip 3 flip 5 and now the flip 6. The flip 6 by far is the best. Sound quality battery life and the handle offer is a major plus

This JBL speaker has an incredible sound, the look is very beauty and the red is shiny and is very comfortable to carry out. Im in love the speaker. Very recommended

This little sucker packs a punch. Love being able to customize the settings like bass and treble. I'm more of a rocker, so like that treble. But if you want bass, it's actually pretty deep. Impressive how how good the bass is for a smaller speaker. I bought an open item and it's been Impressive so far. Battery lasts all day when sound is about halfway up.

I mean it’s a JBL speaker, what more do you need to know? It has great sound quality and is loud enough full volume is never needed. Also amazing battery life, I charged it once I got it and haven’t charged it in over a month and it’s still going strong

Love JBL. This speaker sounds and looks great! It seamlessly goes from beach, pool, indoors...anywhere! Seamlessly. Being able to link with others is a great bonus.

Bought to use for walkout songs for our 8u softball team. The girls loved it and it was so loud ! It is very portable and kight weight, easy to throw in the ball bag, and has a great charge. Very durable cant tell you how many times it took a tumble or got caught in the rain. We love JBL products!

Really good sound and volume is perfect to use it on every place, good battery

I truly love this speaker didn’t know what to think at first was told it had fantastic sound qualities.so on recommendation from one of the i purchased the speaker and headed home to test my new speaker.once home I opened the box and got ready for the test.i put speaker on top of my jacuzzi and put on one of my favorite songs. U was truly blown away that this speaker produces.great for night time gatherings I definitely recommend this product if you’re looking for a durable loud speaker

The sound is nice and loud and very clear. It connects to phones really quick and has a very long battery life