Short answer: the Dockin D Fine+ 2 is the pick for deeper bass, while the JBL Charge 6 is the cleaner all-round portable speaker. Dockin reaches unusually low for this category, giving it a stronger foundation for bass-heavy music. JBL improved on the Charge 5 with a flatter midrange and treble response.
The Dockin gives up midrange clarity, which matters on vocals and dense mixes. JBL is not entirely neutral either, with boosted bass by default and some recessed mids, but it is the more balanced starting point. Decide whether low-end extension or clearer everyday sound matters more.
Buy the Dockin D Fine+ 2 if deeper bass is the first thing you want from a portable speaker.
Buy the JBL Charge 6 if clearer mids and a more even overall response are more important.
Battery life favors the JBL Charge 6: rated for 24 hours against 16 hours for the Dockin D Fine+ 2.
There is a real gap in water resistance: the JBL Charge 6 at IP68 (extended submersion) against the Dockin D Fine+ 2, which has IPX5 (water jets).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dockin D Fine+ 2 | JBL Charge 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 Discontinued | $149.95 |
| Ranked | #29 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #12 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass boost 3 steps) | Yes (7 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IP68 |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) | 2.2 lbs (990 g) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 4.1” x 4.1” (310 x 103 x 103 mm) | 9” x 3.9” x 3.7” (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x tweeters, 2x midrange/bass drivers + 2x passive radiators | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 45W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Frequency Response | - | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | - | Yes (detachable strap) |
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