Short answer: the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II. It ranks #50 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $299; the JBL Pulse 6 ranks #107, rated 3.0/5, and costs $329.95, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The JBL Pulse 6 is the tougher option. A fully waterproof party speaker with a 360 degree light show, a bedside lamp mode, app control and Auracast linking. It is rated IP68 against IP55 for the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II lacks. The tradeoff: In side by side tests it lost clearly to the Xiaomi Sound Party, the Vifa Helsinki and the Tribit Stormbox Max, and decisively to the JBL Xtreme 5, with listeners describing a thin, screechy sound that distorts at high volume.
The Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A premium 360 degree speaker that sounds the same from any spot around it, with a carry handle and long battery life. It is rated for 17 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Pulse 6. At 2 lbs (910 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Pulse 6 at 3.3 lbs (1.49 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Pulse 6 lacks. Watch for: Overly boosted bass, warm sounding.
Buy the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Pulse 6 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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A fully waterproof party speaker with a 360 degree light show, a bedside lamp mode, app control and Auracast linking.
A premium 360 degree speaker that sounds the same from any spot around it, with a carry handle and long battery life.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Pulse 6 | Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329.95 | $299.00 |
| Ranked | #107 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #50 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 40W RMS (30W woofer, 10W tweeter) | - |
| App | JBL One | Bose Connect |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Capacity | 34Wh (7.2V, 4722mAh) | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 4.1 |
| Charging Time | 4.5 hours | - |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C, lossless) | No |
| Dimensions | 10.4”H x 5.2”W x 4.2”D (264 x 132 x 106 mm) | 3.2” x 6” x 3.2” (82 x 152 x 82 mm) |
| Drivers | 63.8mm woofer, 16mm tweeter | 1x omnidirectional full-range transducer + 2x passive radiators (driver size undisclosed by Bose) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Frequency Response | 42Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP55 |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A) | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Strap | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (Auracast) | Yes |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (1.49 kg) | 2 lbs (0.91 kg) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
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