Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The JBL Charge 6 ranks #12 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $149.95; the Marshall Middleton II ranks #31 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $279.99.
The JBL Charge 6 is the lighter pick. A waterproof medium speaker with a long battery and a power bank output, with more balanced sound than older Charge models. At 2.2 lbs (990 g) it weighs much less than the Marshall Middleton II at 4 lbs (1.8 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Marshall Middleton II lacks. The catch: Still some boosted bass by default.
The Marshall Middleton II is the deeper-bass pick. A waterproof stereo speaker with very deep bass for its size, a long battery, a power bank and an app EQ. Its bass reaches about 38Hz before falling 10dB, against 53Hz for the JBL Charge 6. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Charge 6 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the JBL Charge 6. The catch: Bass boosted which drowns out the midrange.
Buy the JBL Charge 6 at $149.95 for a medium speaker, or the Marshall Middleton II at $279.99 for a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 6 | Marshall Middleton II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $279.99 |
| Ranked | #12 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 38Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes (5 band) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (990 g) | 4 lbs (1.8 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 9” x 3.9” x 3.7” (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm) | 9.1” x 3.9” x 4.3” (230 x 98 x 110 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625” tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 45W | 80W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | Yes (detachable strap) |
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