Short answer: the JBL Charge 6. It ranks #12 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $149.95; the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) ranks #53, rated 3.6/5, and costs $194, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The JBL Charge 6 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. 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 13 for the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II). It is rated IP68 against IP55 for the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II). It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. Watch for: Still some boosted bass by default.
The Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) is the lighter option. A compact speaker that plays all around to fill a room, with a speakerphone mic and splash resistance. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs noticeably less than the JBL Charge 6 at 2.2 lbs (990 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Charge 6 lacks. The catch: RTINGS found it lacks low bass, so there’s little deep thump or rumble.
Buy the JBL Charge 6. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 6 | Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $194.00 |
| Ranked | #12 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #53 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Bose Connect |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | - |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP55 |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (990 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 9” x 3.9” x 3.7” (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm) | 6”H x 3.2”W x 3.2”D (152 x 82 x 82 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 1x full-range driver, 2x passive radiator |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Amplifier Power | 45W | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Charge 6: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, JOY‘s 🎧3D🔈Audio-Show and Oluv.
- Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II): reviews by Danny Pops, SoundGuys and RTINGS.
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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