Short answer: the Boom 2, once you apply the recommended EQ. It ranks #10 of 120 large speakers at $99.99; the Charge 6 ranks #12 of 179 in the larger medium class at $149.95, $49.96 more.
The Boom 2’s stock tuning undersells it badly. Without a corrected EQ from Oluv or Alan Ross, our notes say it would rank around #24 due to boosted bass and rising treble. It also has only a single midrange driver, so stereo comes from the tweeters alone.
The Charge 6 is more neutral out of the box, flatter through the mids and treble than the Charge 5 it replaced, without requiring a third-party EQ to reach its ranked position.
Buy the Boom 2 if you’re willing to load an EQ preset for the better price-to-performance ratio. Buy the Charge 6 if you want strong sound with no setup required.
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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 light, waterproof large speaker with deep bass for its size, a 24 hour battery and fun lighting.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 6 | Soundcore Boom 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $99.99 |
| Ranked | #12 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | No | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (990 g) | 3.7 lbs (1.68 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) | 11.7” x 7.3” x 4” (297 x 185 x 102 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 45W | 80W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 125ms |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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