Short answer: the Huawei Sound Joy 2. It ranks #63 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 3.5/5) at $154.73 and is still sold new; the JBL Charge 3 ranks #90 (rated 3.2/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The JBL Charge 3’s replacement, the JBL Charge 6, is rated 4.2/5 at $149.95.
The Huawei Sound Joy 2 is the longer-running pick. A waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast USB-C charging, NFC pairing and a light ring. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 20 for the JBL Charge 3. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Charge 3 lacks. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. Watch for: In side by side sound tests against the Harman Kardon Luna, Tribit Xsound Plus 2 and Xiaomi Sound Outdoor, most listeners preferred the other speakers, finding the Sound Joy 2 treble heavy and strained, with audible distortion as the volume rises.
Why pick the JBL Charge 3: A waterproof speaker with long battery life, a speakerphone and a big battery that charges your phone. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Huawei Sound Joy 2. The catch: Less clarity than the JBL Flip 4.
Buy the Huawei Sound Joy 2. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the JBL Charge 3 is discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Huawei Sound Joy 2 | JBL Charge 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $154.73 | $80 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #63 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #90 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 30W (20W full range, 10W tweeter) | 20W RMS |
| App | Huawei AI Life | Yes (JBL Connect) |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 4.1 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 8”H x 2.9”W (202 x 73 mm) | 8.4” x 3.5” x 3.5” (213 x 88 x 88 mm) |
| Drivers | 50mm x 75mm racetrack full range, 19mm tweeter, 2x passive radiators | 2x 50mm fullrange |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (700 g) | 1.8 lbs (800 g) |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 63Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) |
| Frequency Response | - | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Huawei Sound Joy 2: reviews by Storytripper HD.
- JBL Charge 3: reviews by Alan Ross, DLX Willington and EnforcerMan.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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