Short answer: the JBL Charge 6, if you are buying new. The JBL Charge 4 measures as well as the Huawei Sound Joy 2 (#59 vs #63 of 182 medium speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the JBL Charge 6, is rated 4.2/5 at $149.95 and is still sold new.
The case for the JBL Charge 4: A rugged waterproof speaker that floats, charges your phone, lasts a long time per charge and links with other JBL speakers. The tradeoff: Not stereo.
The Huawei Sound Joy 2 is the longer-running, lighter choice. 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 4. At 1.5 lbs (700 g) it weighs noticeably less than the JBL Charge 4 at 2.1 lbs (960 g). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Charge 4 lacks. The catch: 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.
Buy the JBL Charge 6, the replacement for the discontinued JBL Charge 4; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Huawei Sound Joy 2.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 4 | Huawei Sound Joy 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.95 Discontinued | $154.73 |
| Ranked | #59 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #63 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 330ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 1.5 lbs (700 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Drivers | 1x 51x89mm fullrange | 50mm x 75mm racetrack full range, 19mm tweeter, 2x passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 3.7” x 3.7” (220 x 95 x 93 mm) | 8”H x 2.9”W (202 x 73 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 30W RMS | 30W (20W full range, 10W tweeter) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| App | Yes | Huawei AI Life |
| EQ | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | No | - |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| NFC | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Charge 4: reviews by Alan Ross, Flossy Carter and DankPods.
- Huawei Sound Joy 2: reviews by Storytripper HD.
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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