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JBL PULSE 6 vs Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII

What PULSE 6 does better (2) and where Audio MR1 MKIII wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL PULSE 6
JBL · 2026PULSE 6
2 advantages≈ $300
vs
Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII
Ruark · 2026Audio MR1 MKIII
2 advantages≈ $540
Dimensions

Size comparison

PULSE 6Audio MR1 MKIII
132 × 264106135 × 202165
PULSE 6Audio MR1 MKIIIDifference
Height264 mm202 mm+62 mm
Width132 mm135 mm−3 mm
Depth106 mm165 mm−59 mm

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

Why is PULSE 6 better than Audio MR1 MKIII?

  1. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.1+18%
  2. Lowest frequency42 Hz vs 50 Hz+19%

Why is Audio MR1 MKIII better than PULSE 6?

  1. Output power40 W vs 50 W+25%
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+10%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL PULSE 6JBL PULSE 6≈ $300
Sound
Output power40 W50 W
Speaker channelsMono—
Lowest frequency42 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz22,000 Hz
StereoNo—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h—
Mains powered—Yes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.1
Bluetooth codecs—aptX HD, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
USB audioYes—
Optical input—Yes
Design & build
Weight—4,400 g
Width132 mm135 mm
Height264 mm202 mm
Depth106 mm165 mm
Protection ratingIP68—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
Light effectsYes—
Remote control—Yes
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