Short answer: the JBL Charge 6. It ranks #12 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $119.95; the Bose SoundLink Home ranks #69, rated 3.4/5, and costs $179, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The case for the Bose SoundLink Home: A stylish aluminum home speaker with a built in stand, USB-C wired audio input and a speakerphone mic. Watch for: Single full-range driver produces mono sound with limited soundstage width, and it lacks true deep sub-bass rumble.
The JBL Charge 6 is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A waterproof medium speaker with a long battery and a power bank output, with more balanced sound than older Charge models. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 9 for the Bose SoundLink Home. It is rated IP68, while the Bose SoundLink Home has no water resistance. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Bose SoundLink Home cannot. Watch for: Still some boosted bass by default.
Buy the JBL Charge 6. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Bose SoundLink Home and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A stylish aluminum home speaker with a built in stand, USB-C wired audio input and a speakerphone mic.
A waterproof medium speaker with a long battery and a power bank output, with more balanced sound than older Charge models.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Home | JBL Charge 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.00 | $119.95 |
| Ranked | #69 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #12 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 9 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C audio) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Dimensions | 8.5” x 4.4” x 2.3” (216 x 112 x 58 mm) | 9” x 3.9” x 3.7” (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x full-range transducer with dual passive radiators | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| EQ | No | Yes (7 band) |
| IP Rating | None | IP68 |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (detachable strap) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2 lbs (890 g) | 2.2 lbs (990 g) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 53Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) |
| Frequency Response | - | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 45W |
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