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JBL PULSE 6 vs Marshall Stockwell III

What PULSE 6 does better (4) and where Stockwell III wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL PULSE 6
JBL · 2026PULSE 6
4 advantages≈ $300
vs
Marshall Stockwell III
Marshall · 2026Stockwell III
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $240
Higher score
9.6Build & features3.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

PULSE 6Stockwell III
132 × 264106150 × 18172
PULSE 6Stockwell IIIDifference
Height264 mm181 mm+83 mm
Width132 mm150 mm−18 mm
Depth106 mm72 mm+34 mm

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

Why is PULSE 6 better than Stockwell III?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%
  2. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
  3. Lowest frequency42 Hz vs 54 Hz+29%
  4. Dust protection (IP)6 vs 5+20%

Why is Stockwell III better than PULSE 6?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 40 h3.3×
  2. Output power40 W vs 127 W3.2×
  3. StereoNo · PULSE 6: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

JBL PULSE 6JBL PULSE 6≈ $300
Sound
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—76.2 mm
Output power40 W127 W
Speaker channelsMonoStereo
Lowest frequency42 Hz54 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h40 h
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—20 min → 7 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Power bank function—Yes
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecs—LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB-C—Yes
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight—1,300 g
Width132 mm150 mm
Height264 mm181 mm
Depth106 mm72 mm
Protection ratingIP68IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Dust protection (IP)65
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
Light effectsYes—
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