Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Party for balance, the JBL Flip 6 for neutrality. The Flip 6 is very neutral and almost pocket size, but it is not stereo and the Vietnam-made TL version’s tweeter can sound somewhat scratchy. The Sound Party is more neutral than the JBL Charge 5 with better off-axis dispersion than the VIFA Helsinki, though bass can get thuddy at high volume with a 180Hz peak.
The case for the Xiaomi Sound Party: A pretty balanced overall sound that’s more neutral than the JBL Charge 5, a nice visual effect from its passive radiator, clean playback out of the box (unlike the JBL Charge 6’s default tuning, which has noticeable mid distortion), better off-axis dispersion than the VIFA Helsinki thanks to its tweeter, and one of the best price-to-performance ratios in its size class. The catch: bass can sound slightly thuddy at high volume with a 180Hz peak, it can’t match the Soundcore Boom 2 for raw bass output and loudness, and bass and treble are both noticeably boosted by default, which neutral-sound listeners may want to EQ down.
Buy the JBL Flip 6. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Xiaomi Sound Party and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
If battery life is a priority, the Xiaomi Sound Party is rated for 26 hours versus 12 hours for the JBL Flip 6.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 6 | Xiaomi Sound Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $135.84 |
| Ranked | #13 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (544 g) | 2.6 lbs (1200 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) | 10” x 3.6” x 3.6” (255 x 92 x 92 mm) |
| Drivers | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 50W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (detachable strap) |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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