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Alternatives to JBL PULSE 6

10 Bluetooth speakers at a similar price that compete with the PULSE 6 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

JBL PULSE 6
JBL · 2026
PULSE 6
12 h40 WIPx8
approx. price≈ $300

Alternatives to the PULSE 6

Edifier M90
2
Edifier · 2026M90
9.4
Same price ≈ $310
  • Output power 100 W vs 40 W
  • Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Lowest frequency 50 Hz vs 42 Hz
Marshall Acton IV
3
Marshall · 2026Acton IV
8.7
Same price ≈ $300
  • Output power 110 W vs 40 W
  • Stereo
  • Highest frequency 38,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Bluetooth version 5.3 vs 6
Philips The Tube MS80
4
Philips · 2026The Tube MS80
8.3
23% pricier ≈ $370
  • Battery life 24 h vs 12 h
  • Output power 140 W vs 40 W
  • Stereo
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx8
  • Lowest frequency 50 Hz vs 42 Hz
Harman-Kardon Luna 2
6
Harman-Kardon · 2026Luna 2
6.4
47% cheaper ≈ $160
  • Stereo
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx8
  • Bluetooth version 5.4 vs 6
JBL PARTYBOX ENCORE 2 Plus
7
4.2
27% pricier ≈ $380
  • Output power 100 W vs 40 W
  • Battery life 15 h vs 12 h
  • Lowest frequency 40 Hz vs 42 Hz
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx4 vs IPx8
  • Bluetooth version 5.4 vs 6
Marshall Middleton II
8
Marshall · 2025Middleton II
8.0
17% cheaper ≈ $250
  • Battery life 30 h vs 12 h
  • Stereo
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx8
  • Bluetooth version 5.3 vs 6
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)
9
Bang & Olufsen · 2025Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)
8.8
13% cheaper ≈ $260
  • Battery life 24 h vs 12 h
  • Output power 60 W vs 40 W
  • Bluetooth version 5.1 vs 6
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx8
Edifier ED-R2750DBMK2-BK
10
Edifier · 2026ED-R2750DBMK2-BK
17% pricier ≈ $350
  • Output power 144 W vs 40 W
  • Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Lowest frequency 45 Hz vs 42 Hz
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