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Bose SoundLink Plus vs JBL Charge 6

What SoundLink Plus does better (1) and where Charge 6 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Bose SoundLink Plus
Bose · 2025SoundLink Plus
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $190
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JBL Charge 6
JBL · 2025Charge 6
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $140
6.4Battery7.8
5.3Build & features3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

SoundLink PlusCharge 6
231 × 10086228.8 × 98.594
SoundLink PlusCharge 6Difference
Height100 mm98.5 mm+1.5 mm
Width231 mm228.8 mm+2.2 mm
Depth86 mm94 mm−8 mm
Weight1,500 g1,370 g+130 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is SoundLink Plus better than Charge 6?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is Charge 6 better than SoundLink Plus?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 28 h+40%
  2. Weight1,500 g vs 1,370 g+9%
  3. Charging time5 h vs 3 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Charge 6JBL Charge 6≈ $1406.7
Sound
Output power—45 W
Speaker channels2.02.0
Channel count22
Lowest frequency—56 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h28 h
Battery capacity—4,722 mAh
Charging time5 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2,5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Power bank functionYesYes
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Auracast—Yes
USB-CYesYes
USB audio—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight1,500 g1,370 g
Width231 mm229 mm
Height100 mm98 mm
Depth86 mm94 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
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