Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Soundcore Boom Go 3i ranks #2 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $59.98; the JBL Charge 6 ranks #12 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $149.95.
The Soundcore Boom Go 3i is the lighter option. A tough, floating mini speaker with full waterproofing, a long battery and a detachable strap, built for travel and the outdoors. At 0.8 lbs (380 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Charge 6 at 2.2 lbs (990 g). The catch: This is still a 15W mono speaker: bass impact and stereo width are limited, and critical listeners may find the upper treble piercing or metallic.
What the JBL Charge 6 does well: A waterproof medium speaker with a long battery and a power bank output, with more balanced sound than older Charge models. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Soundcore Boom Go 3i lacks. The catch: Still some boosted bass by default.
Buy the Soundcore Boom Go 3i ($59.98) for a small speaker; the JBL Charge 6 ($149.95) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom Go 3i | JBL Charge 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.98 | $149.95 |
| Ranked | #2 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #12 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (7 band) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| 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 | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (380 g) | 2.2 lbs (990 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Amplifier Power | 15W | 45W |
| Dimensions | 4” x 4.2” x 1.8” (102.1 x 105.9 x 45.5 mm) | 9” x 3.9” x 3.7” (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 42mm woofer + passive radiators | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| Maximum SPL | 92dB (Manufacturer specified) | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | Yes (detachable strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 53Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
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