JBL Flip 6 vs Bose SoundLink Max
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| Feature |  JBL Flip 6 |  Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 10,500.00 | KSh 55,000 |
| Battery | Li-polymer 17.28Wh (3.6V / 4800mAh) | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| Weight | 0.55kg | 2.13kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Bose |
| Model | Flip 6 | SoundLink Max Portable Speaker |
| Announced | September 2, 2021 | 2024 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | Black, Blue, Grey, Green, Pink, Red, Teal or White (market dependent) | Black, Blue Dusk or Citrus Yellow |
Design
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 178 × 68 × 72mm | 265 × 120 × 105mm |
| Weight | 0.55kg | 2.13kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-polymer 17.28Wh (3.6V / 4800mAh) | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Wired Inputs | N/A — no analogue audio input | 3.5mm AUX input |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | N/A — portable speaker design |
| USB | USB-C charging only | USB-C charging and device-charging output |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | JBL PartyBoost; stereo pairing with another Flip 6 | Bose SimpleSync compatible |
| App Support | JBL Portable app | Bose app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Up to 9m / 30ft |
Features
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema product | N/A — not a home-cinema product |
| Special Features | Waterproof and dustproof; PartyBoost; USB charging protection | Floats, removable handle, PositionIQ and USB-C phone charging |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | Two-way mono portable speaker with dual passive radiators | Three-driver portable speaker with dual passive radiators |
| Drivers | 45 × 80mm racetrack woofer + 16mm tweeter + 2 passive radiators | 2 × 63.5mm midrange drivers + 1 × 20.1mm tweeter; dual passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 63Hz–20kHz | — |
| Total Power Output | 30W RMS total — 20W woofer + 10W tweeter | — |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >80dB | — |
| Audio Channels | Mono | Stereo |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Custom EQ in JBL Portable app | Adjustable bass, midrange and treble in Bose app |
| Audio Features | JBL Pro Sound; dual passive radiators | Bose Articulated Array; PositionIQ; SimpleSync |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery / USB-C charging |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours; varies with volume and content | Up to 20 hours at moderate volume; up to 3 hours at maximum volume |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours (5V / 3A) | Up to 5 hours with a 15W USB-C supply |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Top-panel power, Bluetooth, volume, play and PartyBoost controls | Top-panel power, Bluetooth, shortcut, play/pause and volume controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 | IP67 |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement; removable carry handle |
| Materials | — | Aluminium, fabric, nylon, plastic, silicone, steel and rope |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | JBL Flip 6 | Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C to USB-C charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | N/A | Power supply included only in applicable regions |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide, warranty card and safety sheet | Safety sheet and product documentation |
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