The JBL Charge line on Speaker Ranking spans 5 generations and 6 models, from the JBL Charge 2 to the JBL Charge 6. Ratings run from 3.2/5 to 4.2/5. Of these, 3 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Charge 2 to Charge 3
The JBL Charge 3 replaced the JBL Charge 2. Both rate 3.2/5.
| Spec | Charge 2 | Charge 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 15W RMS | 20W RMS |
| Battery Life | 12 hours | 20 hours |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Version | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) | 1.8 lbs (800 g) |
Full Charge 2 vs Charge 3 comparison
Charge 3 to Charge 4
The JBL Charge 4 replaced the JBL Charge 3. It rates higher, 3.5/5 against 3.2/5.
| Spec | Charge 3 | Charge 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 20W RMS | 30W RMS |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (800 g) | 2.1 lbs (960 g) |
Full Charge 3 vs Charge 4 comparison
Charge 4 to Charge 5
The JBL Charge 5 replaced the JBL Charge 4. It rates higher, 4.0/5 against 3.5/5.
| Spec | Charge 4 | Charge 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 30W RMS | 40W |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.1 |
Full Charge 4 vs Charge 5 comparison
Charge 5 to Charge 6
The JBL Charge 6 replaced the JBL Charge 5. It rates higher, 4.2/5 against 4.0/5.
| Spec | Charge 5 | Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 45W |
| Battery Life | 20 hours | 24 hours |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 2.2 lbs (990 g) |
Full Charge 5 vs Charge 6 comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the JBL Charge are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 5 generations of the JBL Charge, from the JBL Charge 2 to the JBL Charge 6.
What replaced the JBL Charge 2?
The JBL Charge 3 replaced the JBL Charge 2. Both are rated 3.2/5.
What replaced the JBL Charge 3?
The JBL Charge 4 replaced the JBL Charge 3. It is rated 3.5/5, against 3.2/5 for the JBL Charge 3.
What replaced the JBL Charge 4?
The JBL Charge 5 replaced the JBL Charge 4. It is rated 4.0/5, against 3.5/5 for the JBL Charge 4.
What replaced the JBL Charge 5?
The JBL Charge 6 replaced the JBL Charge 5. It is rated 4.2/5, against 4.0/5 for the JBL Charge 5.