100
Simon Lucas
TechRadar
“The JBL Charge 6 is more of an upgrade than it might at first appear.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Excellent battery life
- Even‑handed and expansive sound
- Capable of impressive volume
- Improved specs with great build quality
- IP68 Waterproof Durability
- Balanced Soundstage
Points of Contention
- Sounds tepid at low volumes
- Limited Bluetooth codecs only AAC and SBC
- Lacks low bass response
- No charging brick or USB cable included
- Downmixes stereo to mono
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics90
Sherri L Smith
Gizmodo
“Because you’d be missing out on one of the best Bluetooth speakers of the year.”
80
Simon Cohen / Digital Trends
Digital Trends
“More powerful and portable than ever, the Charge 6 makes a great music companion.”
80
Mark Knapp
PCMag
“The JBL Charge 6 Bluetooth speaker offers plenty of upgrades over the Charge 5, is fully waterproof, and is a surprisingly potent speaker for its size, making it perfect for poolside fun.”
78
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The JBL Charge 6 is okay for listening to music.”
