Short answer: the Charge 6, and the ranking edge is real if modest. It ranks #12 of 178 medium speakers at $149.95; the Sound Party ranks #20 at $135.84, $14.11 less.
The Sound Party’s own pros compare itself to the older Charge 5, not the newer Charge 6. Our notes describe it as pretty balanced overall and more neutral than the Charge 5, with a thuddy bass at high volume and a peak at 180Hz as its complaints.
The Charge 6 is the more neutral of the two Chargers, on paper, flatter through the mids and treble than the Charge 5, though it still carries some boosted bass by default.
Buy the Sound Party for most of the improvement at a lower price. Buy the Charge 6 for the higher ranking and JBL’s ecosystem.
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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 versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 6 | Xiaomi Sound Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $135.84 |
| Ranked | #12 of 178 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 178 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 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) | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (990 g) | 2.6 lbs (1200 g) |
| 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) | 10” x 3.6” x 3.6” (255 x 92 x 92 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) |
| Amplifier Power | 45W | 50W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | Yes (detachable strap) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
Watch Them Compared
Videos and reviews that test both speakers side by side.
- Alan Ross: JBL Charge 6 vs Xiaomi Sound Party – Honest No-BS Comparison
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Xiaomi Sound Party - Best Bluetooth Speaker 2026 award
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