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JBL Charge 5
JBL Charge 6
The JBL Charge 6 is a worthwhile improvement on the popular JBL Charge 5. The Charge 6 offers improved waterproofing, a handy carrying strap, and extra silicone feet around the passive radiators at each end of the speaker. It also supports Auracast, so you can link it with other Auracast-enabled JBL speakers for parties or larger gatherings. That said, if you already have a Charge 5, the upgrade might not be worth it; if you can find a Charge 5 at a great deal, it's well worth considering. Still, the Charge 6 is the better speaker, all things considered.
JBL Charge 5
JBL Charge 6
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