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JBL Flip 6
JBL Charge 6
The JBL Charge 6 and the JBL Flip 6 are both portable Bluetooth speakers, but they serve slightly different needs. The Charge 6 is the larger and more powerful of the two, with slightly deeper bass and a slightly higher maximum volume, making it better suited for bigger spaces or outdoor gatherings. On the, ahem, 'Flip' side, the Flip 6 is easier to carry around, and its sound quality is surprisingly close to its larger cousin. That said, the Charge 6 is the newer speaker, and comes with features like Auracast, which lets you link multiple Auracast-enabled JBL speakers together to spread sound across larger areas. If battery life is important to you, the Charge 6 is the obvious choice, as it lasts over twice as long as the Flip 6, though battery life varies with usage.
JBL Flip 6
JBL Charge 6
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