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JBL PULSE 6 vs Philips The Tube MS80

What PULSE 6 does better (2) and where The Tube MS80 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL PULSE 6
JBL · 2026PULSE 6
2 advantages≈ $300
vs
Philips The Tube MS80
Philips · 2026The Tube MS80
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $370
Higher score
9.6Build & features4.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

PULSE 6The Tube MS80
132 × 264106593 × 232.5200.5
PULSE 6The Tube MS80Difference
Height264 mm232.5 mm+31.5 mm
Width132 mm593 mm−461 mm
Depth106 mm200.5 mm−94.5 mm

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

Why is PULSE 6 better than The Tube MS80?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  2. Lowest frequency42 Hz vs 50 Hz+19%

Why is The Tube MS80 better than PULSE 6?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 24 h2×
  2. Output power40 W vs 140 W3.5×
  3. StereoNo · PULSE 6: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

JBL PULSE 6JBL PULSE 6≈ $300
Sound
Output power40 W140 W
Speaker channelsMono2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency42 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h24 h
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Charging time—3 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecs—LC3, 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—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—6,800 g
Width132 mm593 mm
Height264 mm232 mm
Depth106 mm200 mm
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effectsYesYes
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