These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Flip 6 ranks #13 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $79.95; the Marshall Middleton ranks #33 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $257.52.
The JBL Flip 6 is the lighter choice. 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 much less than the Marshall Middleton at 4 lbs (1.8 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Marshall Middleton lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Marshall Middleton lacks. The catch: Some slight upper mids emphasis.
The Marshall Middleton is the deeper-bass, longer-running choice. A waterproof stereo speaker with very deep bass for its size, a long battery, a power bank and a detachable strap. Its bass reaches about 39Hz before falling 10dB, against 56Hz for the JBL Flip 6. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Flip 6. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Flip 6 lacks. The catch: 5db dip at 1.7kHz and 6.3kHz.
Buy the JBL Flip 6 at $79.95 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the Marshall Middleton at $257.52 if you want a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 6 | Marshall Middleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $257.52 |
| Ranked | #13 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #33 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 39Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (544 g) | 4 lbs (1.8 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) | 9.1” x 3.7” x 4.3” (230 x 95 x 109 mm) |
| Drivers | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625” tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 50W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (detachable strap) |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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