Short answer: the JBL Charge 6. It ranks #12 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $149.95; the Huawei Sound Joy 2 ranks #63, rated 3.5/5, and costs $154.73, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The JBL Charge 6 is the better-sounding choice. A waterproof medium speaker with a long battery and a power bank output, with more balanced sound than older Charge models. Watch for: Still some boosted bass by default.
The Huawei Sound Joy 2 is the lighter option. A waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast USB-C charging, NFC pairing and a light ring. At 1.5 lbs (700 g) it weighs noticeably less than the JBL Charge 6 at 2.2 lbs (990 g). 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.
Buy the JBL Charge 6. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Huawei Sound Joy 2 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 6 | Huawei Sound Joy 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $154.73 |
| Ranked | #12 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #63 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Huawei AI Life |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | - |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| 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 | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (990 g) | 1.5 lbs (700 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 9” x 3.9” x 3.7” (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm) | 8”H x 2.9”W (202 x 73 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 50mm x 75mm racetrack full range, 19mm tweeter, 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 45W | 30W (20W full range, 10W tweeter) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| NFC | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Charge 6: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, JOY‘s 🎧3D🔈Audio-Show and Oluv.
- 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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