Short answer: the JBL Charge 6. It ranks #12 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $149.95; the ELAC Nava100 ranks #87, rated 3.3/5, and costs $199.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the ELAC Nava100 does well: A small hi-fi brand portable with a 3 inch full range driver and two passive radiators. The tradeoff: Alan Ross measured the JBL Charge 6 over 5 dB louder at full volume, with far more bass above half volume.
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 15 for the ELAC Nava100. At 2.2 lbs (990 g) it weighs noticeably less than the ELAC Nava100 at 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg). It is rated IP68, while the ELAC Nava100 has no water resistance. The catch: Still some boosted bass by default.
Buy the JBL Charge 6. It is rated higher for sound quality than the ELAC Nava100 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A small hi-fi brand portable with a 3 inch full range driver and two passive radiators.
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
| ELAC Nava100 | JBL Charge 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $149.95 |
| Ranked | #87 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #12 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 45W |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 15 hours at 25% volume, 6 hours at full volume (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Charging Time | 4 to 5 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 5”H x 5.9”W x 3.1”D (128 x 150 x 78 mm) | 9” x 3.9” x 3.7” (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 3” full range + 2x passive radiators | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| EQ | No | Yes (7 band) |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 19.6kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IP68 |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (detachable strap) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) | 2.2 lbs (990 g) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 53Hz |
| Digital Aux Input | - | Yes (USB-C) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) |
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