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JBL PULSE 6 vs Marshall Acton IV

What PULSE 6 does better (1) and where Acton IV wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JBL PULSE 6
JBL · 2026PULSE 6
1 advantage≈ $300
vs
Marshall Acton IV
Marshall · 2026Acton IV
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ $300
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Dimensions

Size comparison

PULSE 6Acton IV
132 × 264106260 × 171150
PULSE 6Acton IVDifference
Height264 mm171 mm+93 mm
Width132 mm260 mm−128 mm
Depth106 mm150 mm−44 mm

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

Why is PULSE 6 better than Acton IV?

  1. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%

Why is Acton IV better than PULSE 6?

  1. Output power40 W vs 110 W2.8×
  2. StereoNo · PULSE 6: Yes
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 38,000 Hz+90%
  4. Lowest frequency42 Hz vs 37 Hz+14%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL PULSE 6JBL PULSE 6≈ $300
Sound
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—101.6 mm
Output power40 W110 W
Speaker channelsMonoStereo
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency42 Hz37 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz38,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h—
Mains powered—Yes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Spotify Connect—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—2,650 g
Width132 mm260 mm
Height264 mm171 mm
Depth106 mm150 mm
Protection ratingIP68—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effectsYes—
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