Klipsch Nashville vs JBL Charge 2

Short answer: the Klipsch Nashville. It ranks #65 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality at $93; the JBL Charge 2 ranks #69 and costs $149, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

The case for the Klipsch Nashville: Sturdy rubber-coated build. The tradeoff: Upper bass boost.

What the JBL Charge 2 offers: Doubles as a 6000mAh power bank. Watch for: Bass compression at higher volumes.

Buy the Klipsch Nashville. It ranks higher for sound quality than the JBL Charge 2 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.

If battery life is a priority, the Klipsch Nashville is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the JBL Charge 2.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Klipsch Nashville: $93.00 Amazon

Pros: Sturdy rubber-coated build. ~24 hour battery life with fast 18W USB-C charging; can reverse-charge your phone. IP67 rated.

Cons: Upper bass boost. Bass not as deep as the top ranked speakers. Boosted lower treble, sounds a little harsh like most Klipsch speakers.

Full Klipsch Nashville review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~64Hz
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7" x 3.1" x 3.2" (178 x 78 x 81 mm)
Drivers	2x 57mm fullrange
Frequency Response	60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	89dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	20W RMS
Party Mode	Yes (Broadcast Mode)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C, 10W)
Power Input	USB-C
TWS	Yes
Weight	2.1 lbs / 970 g

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JBL Charge 2: $149 Discontinued

Pros: Doubles as a 6000mAh power bank. ~10-12 hour battery life. Social Mode pairs up to 3 phones; works as a speakerphone.

Cons: Bass compression at higher volumes. Warm sound. slightly rolled off treble. Not as loud as other speakers. Discontinued.

Full JBL Charge 2 review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	3.0
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	8.5" x 3.4" x 3" (216 x 86 x 76 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 45mm fullrange
EQ	No
Frequency Response	75Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX5
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	15W RMS
Party Mode	Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A)
Weight	2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg

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