Short answer: the Minirig 4 for the higher ranking, the JBL Charge 6 for the lower price. The Minirig 4 ranks #6 of 134 medium speakers at $200. The JBL Charge 6 ranks #11 at $149.95, $50.05 cheaper.
On the JBL Charge 6 side: 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 catch: Still some boosted bass by default.
The case for the Minirig 4: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer. Set against that: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
Buy the JBL Charge 6 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Minirig 4 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 6 | Minirig 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $200 |
| Ranked | #11 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #6 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | Splash resistant |
| Max Volume | 102dB | 106dB |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 990 g | 1.2 lbs / 550 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 9.0" x 3.9" x 3.7" (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm) | 4.0" diameter x 2.9" H (101.6 x 73mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 70mm custom driver |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Output Power | 45W | 50W |
| USB Audio | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 60ms |
The Two Speakers In Full
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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.
| 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 | 9.0" 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 |
| Output Power | 45W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Audio | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 990 g |
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Minirig 4: $200 Amazon
Pros: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer. Finally USB-C charging. Dynamically changes sound based on forward facing or upward facing orientation
Cons: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating. App is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy. A bit expensive. Has reliability issues more often than any other speaker
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 4.0" diameter x 2.9" H (101.6 x 73mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant |
| Max Volume | 106dB |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 550 g |
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