Short answer: the JBL Charge 6. It ranks #12 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $149.95. The Skullcandy Terrain XT ranks #173, rated 2.1/5, at $59.99, $89.96 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Charge 6 is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. 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 14 for the Skullcandy Terrain XT. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Skullcandy Terrain XT lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Skullcandy Terrain XT lacks. The catch: Still some boosted bass by default.
The Skullcandy Terrain XT is the lighter option. A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers. At 1.6 lbs (720 g) it weighs noticeably less than the JBL Charge 6 at 2.2 lbs (990 g). The tradeoff: Shares the Terrain line’s tuning: no bass, very rolled off treble, and distortion in the treble.
Buy the JBL Charge 6. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $89.96 you would save on the Skullcandy Terrain XT does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 6 | Skullcandy Terrain XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $59.99 |
| Ranked | #12 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #173 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 90dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (990 g) | 1.6 lbs (720 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) | 3.1” x 3.1” x 6.3” (79 x 79 x 160 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 45W | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | Yes (wrist strap) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Charge 6: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, JOY‘s 🎧3D🔈Audio-Show and Oluv.
- Skullcandy Terrain XT: reviews by FishBee Product and Flossy Carter.
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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