Short answer: the JBL Charge 6, despite the Soundcore Glow’s light show. The Glow has a nice light show, but its treble is boosted about 7db, it is not technically a 360 speaker, and its bass falls off quickly at louder volumes, leaving mostly treble with distortion at full volume. The Charge 6 is more neutral than the Charge 5, though it still has boosted bass and brightness above 2kHz.
Buy the JBL Charge 6. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Soundcore Glow is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 6 | Soundcore Glow | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $80 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #12 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #48 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 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) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (990 g) | 1.8 lbs (800 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) | 11.4” x 4.7” x 4.3” (290 x 120 x 110 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 63.5mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 45W | 30W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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