Short answer: the JBL Flip 6. It ranks #13 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $114.95; the Huawei Sound Joy 2 ranks #63, rated 3.5/5, and costs $154.73, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The JBL Flip 6 is the better-sounding, lighter option. A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people. At 1.2 lbs (544 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Huawei Sound Joy 2 at 1.5 lbs (700 g). Watch for: Some slight upper mids emphasis.
The Huawei Sound Joy 2 is the longer-running choice. A waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast USB-C charging, NFC pairing and a light ring. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Flip 6. The catch: In side by side sound tests against the Harman Kardon Luna, Tribit Xsound Plus 2 and Xiaomi Sound Outdoor, most listeners preferred the other speakers, finding the Sound Joy 2 treble heavy and strained, with audible distortion as the volume rises.
Buy the JBL Flip 6. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Huawei Sound Joy 2 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 6 | Huawei Sound Joy 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $154.73 |
| Ranked | #13 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #63 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Huawei AI Life |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (544 g) | 1.5 lbs (700 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) | 8”H x 2.9”W (202 x 73 mm) |
| Drivers | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter | 50mm x 75mm racetrack full range, 19mm tweeter, 2x passive radiators |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 30W (20W full range, 10W tweeter) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| NFC | - | Yes |
Watch Them Compared
Videos and reviews that test both speakers side by side.
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Flip 6: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- Huawei Sound Joy 2: reviews by Storytripper HD.
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