Short answer: the JBL Charge 6. It ranks #12 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $119.95; the Klipsch Heritage Groove ranks #115, rated 2.8/5, and costs $210.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The JBL Charge 6 is the better-sounding, longer-running option. 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 8 for the Klipsch Heritage Groove. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Klipsch Heritage Groove cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Klipsch Heritage Groove lacks. Watch for: Still some boosted bass by default.
The case for the Klipsch Heritage Groove: A good looking retro speaker with a real wood veneer, metal knobs and a cloth grille, built for display at home. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Charge 6 lacks. The catch: No water or dust resistance rating (delicate real-wood cabinet).
Buy the JBL Charge 6. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Klipsch Heritage Groove 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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A waterproof medium speaker with a long battery and a power bank output, with more balanced sound than older Charge models.
A good looking retro speaker with a real wood veneer, metal knobs and a cloth grille, built for display at home.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 6 | Klipsch Heritage Groove | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.95 | $210.99 |
| Ranked | #12 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #115 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | - |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (990 g) | 2.2 lbs (990 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 9” x 3.9” x 3.7” (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm) | 5” x 6” x 2.6” (127 x 152 x 67 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 1x 3” full-range driver + 2x side-firing passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Amplifier Power | 45W | 20W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | No |
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