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JBL Charge 6 vs Sony LinkBuds Speaker

What Charge 6 does better (3) and where LinkBuds Speaker wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Charge 6
JBL · 2025Charge 6
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $140
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Sony LinkBuds Speaker
Sony · 2024LinkBuds Speaker
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ $140
6.0Sound4.5
3.4Build & features3.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Charge 6LinkBuds Speaker
228.8 × 98.59484 × 90110
Charge 6LinkBuds SpeakerDifference
Height98.5 mm90 mm+8.5 mm
Width228.8 mm84 mm+144.8 mm
Depth94 mm110 mm−16 mm
Weight1,370 g520 g+850 g

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

Why is Charge 6 better than LinkBuds Speaker?

  1. Output power45 W vs 7 W6.4×
  2. Battery life28 h vs 25 h+12%
  3. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5.2+4%

Why is LinkBuds Speaker better than Charge 6?

  1. Weight1,370 g vs 520 g2.6×
  2. Lowest frequency56 Hz vs 20 Hz2.8×
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Charge 6JBL Charge 6≈ $1406.7
Sound
Output power45 W7 W
Speaker channels2.0—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency56 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life28 h25 h
Battery capacity4,722 mAh—
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2,5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.2
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
AuracastYes—
USB-CYes—
USB audioYes—
Design & build
Weight1,370 g520 g
Width229 mm84 mm
Height98 mm90 mm
Depth94 mm110 mm
Protection ratingIP68IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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