JBL Charge 6
Best for Long battery and bigger sound
Typically £149–£179
Check Price on Amazon Paid linkQuick comparison
| Feature | JBL Flip 7 | JBL Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Typical price | £109–£139 | £149–£179 |
| Best for | Most people | Long battery and bigger sound |
| Key feature | Rugged, loud and drop-resistant | All-day battery that also charges your phone |
| Battery | Up to 14 hours (16 with Playtime Boost) | Up to 24 hours (28 with Playtime Boost) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | About 0.5 kg (560 g) | About 1.4 kg (1.3 kg) |
| Where to buy | Check Price Paid link | Check Price Paid link |
Main differences
Typical price
JBL Flip 7: £109–£139; JBL Charge 6: £149–£179.
Best for
JBL Flip 7: most people; JBL Charge 6: long battery and bigger sound.
Standout
JBL Flip 7: rugged, loud and drop-resistant; JBL Charge 6: all-day battery that also charges your phone.
Battery
JBL Flip 7: Up to 14 hours (16 with Playtime Boost); JBL Charge 6: Up to 24 hours (28 with Playtime Boost).
Water resistance
JBL Flip 7: IP68; JBL Charge 6: IP68.
Which should you choose?
Choose the JBL Flip 7 if you
- want a tough, waterproof speaker that sounds big for its size and fits in a backpack bottle pocket
- care most about IP68 dust and water protection
Choose the JBL Charge 6 if you
- want more volume and bass than a Flip and a battery that can top up your phone
- care most about very long battery life
Which specifications matter?
Focus on the differences above rather than headline numbers. For more options, see our list of the best bluetooth speakers in the uk.
Not sure about either? Consider these
Ultimate Ears · Bluetooth Speakers
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4
Buy it if You want a small, cheap speaker that floats in the pool and clips to a backpack.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Budget and the pool
- Typical price
- £59–£89
Pros
- Floats in water
- IP67 dustproof and waterproof
Cons
- Limited bass
Bose · Bluetooth Speakers
Bose SoundLink Max
Buy it if You want the biggest, richest sound in a portable speaker and don't mind the price.
- Verdict
- Consider
- Best for
- Big sound you can carry
- Typical price
- £279–£369
Pros
- Full, rich sound and strong bass
- IP67 rated
Cons
- Expensive
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the JBL Flip 7 or the JBL Charge 6?
Choose the JBL Flip 7 if you want a tough, waterproof speaker that sounds big for its size and fits in a backpack bottle pocket. Choose the JBL Charge 6 if you want more volume and bass than a Flip and a battery that can top up your phone.
Which is better value?
The JBL Flip 7 typically costs £109–£139 and the JBL Charge 6 typically costs £149–£179. The better value depends on which differences above matter to you.