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JBL Charge 6 vs JBL Grip

What Charge 6 does better (4) and where Grip wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Charge 6
JBL · 2025Charge 6
6.6Score
4 advantages≈ $140
vs
JBL Grip
JBL · 2025Grip
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
7.6Battery5.3
3.4Build & features9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Charge 6Grip
228.8 × 98.59464 × 15365
Charge 6GripDifference
Height98.5 mm153 mm−54.5 mm
Width228.8 mm64 mm+164.8 mm
Depth94 mm65 mm+29 mm
Weight1,370 g385 g+985 g

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

Why is Charge 6 better than Grip?

  1. Battery life28 h vs 14 h2×
  2. Output power45 W vs 16 W2.8×
  3. StereoYes · Grip: No
  4. Lowest frequency56 Hz vs 70 Hz+25%

Why is Grip better than Charge 6?

  1. Weight1,370 g vs 385 g3.6×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Charge 6JBL Charge 6≈ $1406.6
JBL GripJBL Grip≈ $758.9
Sound
Output power45 W16 W
Speaker channels2.0Mono
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency56 Hz70 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
StereoYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life28 h14 h
Battery capacity4,722 mAh—
Charging time3 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2,5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
AuracastYesYes
USB-CYes—
USB audioYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight1,370 g385 g
Width229 mm64 mm
Height98 mm153 mm
Depth94 mm65 mm
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effects—Yes
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