These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Charge 6 ranks #12 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $149.95; the Marshall Willen II ranks #11 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $129.99.
The JBL Charge 6 is the deeper-bass, longer-running pick. A waterproof medium speaker with a long battery and a power bank output, with more balanced sound than older Charge models. Its bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 10dB, against 70Hz for the Marshall Willen II. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 17 for the Marshall Willen II. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Marshall Willen II lacks. The catch: Still some boosted bass by default.
The Marshall Willen II is the lighter pick. A tiny waterproof strap on speaker with balanced sound, a long battery, and app EQ that clips easily onto a bag. At 0.8 lbs (360 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Charge 6 at 2.2 lbs (990 g). The tradeoff: Not that deep of bass.
Buy the JBL Charge 6 ($149.95) for a medium speaker; the Marshall Willen II ($129.99) suits a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 6 | Marshall Willen II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $129.99 |
| Ranked | #12 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 70Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| 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 | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (990 g) | 0.8 lbs (360 g) |
| 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) | 3.9” x 1.7” x 3.9” (99 x 43 x 99 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 2” (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 75Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 45W | 10W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
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