JBL Charge 6 vs Cleer Audio Scene

Short answer: the JBL Charge 6 for better sound quality, the Cleer Audio Scene for the lower price. The JBL Charge 6 ranks #11 of 136 medium speakers at $199.95. The Cleer Audio Scene ranks #29 at $74.99, $124.96 cheaper.

What the JBL Charge 6 offers: Seems more neutral than the Charge 5. Flatter frequency response through the mids and treble as the Charge 5 was quite rolled off up high. The tradeoff: Still some boosted bass by default. Mids are recessed. Bright above 2khz.

The case for the Cleer Audio Scene: Quite neutral frequency response, almost indistinguishable from the very neutral Flip 6 besides the worse bass extension. The catch: Less bass extension than a Flip 6. No app, EQ, stereo pairing, or multipoint.

Buy the JBL Charge 6 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Cleer Audio Scene if the price matters more than sound quality.

If battery life is a priority, the JBL Charge 6 is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Cleer Audio Scene.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Charge 6: $199.95 Amazon Bhphotovideo eBay

Pros: Seems more neutral than the Charge 5. Flatter frequency response through the mids and treble as the Charge 5 was quite rolled off up high. Use this EQ from Joy/Oluv and turn down the lowest bass slider for the best sound quality. Oluv has even more paid EQs specifically for the GG and TL models indoors and outdoors here

Cons: Still some boosted bass by default. Mids are recessed. Bright above 2khz. Quite a V shaped frequency response.

Full JBL Charge 6 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	53Hz
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	5.4
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Dimensions	9" x 3.9" x 3.7" (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm)
Drivers	53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter
EQ	Yes (7 band)
Frequency Response	56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IP68
Max Volume	102dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	45W
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	2.2 lbs / 990 g

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Cleer Audio Scene: $74.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: Quite neutral frequency response, almost indistinguishable from the very neutral Flip 6 besides the worse bass extension.

Cons: Less bass extension than a Flip 6. No app, EQ, stereo pairing, or multipoint. Sound is fairly directional - best right in front of it. Bigger and heavier than most speakers this size.

Full Cleer Audio Scene review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~62Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	8.5" x 3" x 3.5" (217 x 76 x 89 mm)
Drivers	2x 48mm neodymium dome drivers + 2x passive radiators
EQ	No
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Omnidirectional	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	No
Weight	1.6 lbs / 742 g

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