These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Charge 6 ranks #12 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $149.95; the Turtlebox Cub ranks #85 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $330.
Different sizes. The Charge 6 is a medium 2.2 lbs (990 g) speaker. The Cub is a large 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) speaker. Each is rated within its own class.
The Charge 6 is more neutral than the Charge 5 through the mids and treble, with some boosted bass by default, and measured about 102dB. The Cub has only listening impressions so far: loud for its size, warm and bass-forward, with some bass loss at high volume.
Toughness: IP68 for the Charge 6, IP67 plus crush resistance for the Cub.
Battery: a claimed 24 hours for the Charge 6 against 14+ for the Cub. Both have a USB-C power bank and multi-speaker linking.
Buy the JBL Charge 6 at $149.95 for a medium speaker, or the Turtlebox Cub at $330 for a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 6 | Turtlebox Cub | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $330.00 |
| Ranked | #12 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #85 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | - |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Party Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (990 g) | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 9” x 3.9” x 3.7” (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm) | 8.6”H x 7.2”W x 5.7”D (218 x 183 x 146 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 1x 4.5” (114mm) woofer + 1x 1.3” (33mm) titanium tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 45W | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | No |
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