Short answer: the JBL Charge 6 for better sound quality, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 for the lower price. The JBL Charge 6 ranks #11 of 136 medium speakers at $199.95. The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 ranks #84 at $59.99, $139.96 cheaper.
What the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 offers: A small, IP67-rated design that floats and charges over USB-C. Watch for: Its bass does not reach as deep as the top-ranked speakers and sounds a little thuddy; beyond USB-C, it is not much of an upgrade over the Wonderboom 3.
What the JBL Charge 6 offers: The Charge 6 offers stronger bass and flatter mids and treble than the Charge 5, though its default tuning remains bass-boosted and V-shaped.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the JBL Charge 6 if sound quality matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 | JBL Charge 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.99 | $199.95 |
| Ranked | #84 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | - | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | - |
| Max Volume | - | 102dB |
| Power Input | - | USB-C |
| Stereo | - | No |
| Weight | - | 2.2 lbs / 990 g |
| IP Rating | - | IP68 |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | - | 9" x 3.9" x 3.7" (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | - | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Auracast) |
| App | - | Yes |
| EQ | - | Yes (7 band) |
| Built in Microphone | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) |
| Aux Input | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | Yes (USB-C) |
| Frequency Response | - | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | - | 45W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, AAC |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4: $59.99 Amazon
Pros: Small size.
Cons: Bass isn’t as deep as the top-ranked speakers and is a little thuddy. Not much improvement over the previous Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 besides the USB-C charging port.
Full Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 review and specifications →
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JBL Charge 6: $199.95 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Seems more neutral than the Charge 5. Flatter frequency response through the mids and treble as the Charge 5 was quite rolled off up high. Use this EQ from Joy/Oluv and turn down the lowest bass slider for the best sound quality. Oluv has even more paid EQs specifically for the GG and TL models indoors and outdoors here
Cons: Still some boosted bass by default. Mids are recessed. Bright above 2khz. Quite a V shaped frequency response.
Full JBL Charge 6 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Dimensions | 9" x 3.9" x 3.7" (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Max Volume | 102dB |
| Output Power | 45W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 990 g |
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