Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Minirig 4 with subwoofer ranks #5 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $290; the JBL Charge 6 ranks #12 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $149.95.
What the Minirig 4 with subwoofer does well: A compact speaker and wireless subwoofer pair with some of the most balanced sound available, a long battery and deep, impactful bass. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Charge 6 lacks. Watch for: Not stereo, app is buggy.
The JBL Charge 6 is the lighter, tougher option. A waterproof medium speaker with a long battery and a power bank output, with more balanced sound than older Charge models. At 2.2 lbs (990 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Minirig 4 with subwoofer at 3.2 lbs (1.44 kg). It is rated IP68 against Splash resistant for the Minirig 4 with subwoofer. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Minirig 4 with subwoofer lacks. The tradeoff: Still some boosted bass by default.
Buy the Minirig 4 with subwoofer ($290) for a large speaker; the JBL Charge 6 ($149.95) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig 4 with subwoofer | JBL Charge 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $290 | $149.95 |
| Ranked | #5 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #12 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (7 band) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IP68 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | Yes |
| Weight | 3.2 lbs (1.44 kg) | 2.2 lbs (990 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) | 9” x 3.9” x 3.7” (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 45W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 53Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Strap | - | Yes (detachable strap) |
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