JBL Flip 6 vs Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV
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| Feature |  JBL Flip 6 |  Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 10,500.00 | KSh 37,000.00 |
| Battery | Li-polymer 17.28Wh (3.6V / 4800mAh) | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | 0.55kg | 1.97kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Bose |
| Model | Flip 6 | Bose TV Speaker |
| Announced | September 2, 2021 | 2020 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Soundbar |
| Color | Black, Blue, Grey, Green, Pink, Red, Teal or White (market dependent) | Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 178 × 68 × 72mm | 593.4 × 56.1 × 102.1mm |
| Weight | 0.55kg | 1.97kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-polymer 17.28Wh (3.6V / 4800mAh) | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — no Wi-Fi connectivity |
| Wired Inputs | N/A — no analogue audio input | Optical digital input, 3.5mm AUX input and 3.5mm BASS output |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | 1 × HDMI ARC with CEC |
| USB | USB-C charging only | N/A — no user USB input |
| 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 | N/A — no companion app required |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Up to 10m / 33ft |
Features
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Dolby Digital, dialogue mode, HDMI ARC/CEC and optional wired Bose Bass Module support |
| Special Features | Waterproof and dustproof; PartyBoost; USB charging protection | Auto-wake, enhanced dialogue and Bose SimpleSync compatibility |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | Two-way mono portable speaker with dual passive radiators | Compact 2.0-channel soundbar with three-speaker array |
| Drivers | 45 × 80mm racetrack woofer + 16mm tweeter + 2 passive radiators | 3-speaker array; Bose does not publish driver dimensions |
| Frequency Response | 63Hz–20kHz | — |
| Total Power Output | 30W RMS total — 20W woofer + 10W tweeter | — |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >80dB | — |
| Audio Channels | Mono | 2.0-channel |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Custom EQ in JBL Portable app | Dialogue mode and adjustable bass |
| Audio Features | JBL Pro Sound; dual passive radiators | Dolby Digital; enhanced dialogue reproduction |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | AC mains |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours; varies with volume and content | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours (5V / 3A) | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Port | USB-C | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Fast Charging | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | — | Standby: |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Top-panel power, Bluetooth, volume, play and PartyBoost controls | Supplied remote control and HDMI-CEC TV control |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 | N/A — indoor mains-powered design |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Tabletop or optional Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket |
| Materials | — | Metal and plastic |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | JBL Flip 6 | Bose TV Speaker |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | Remote control with preinstalled battery |
| Power Cable | USB-C charging cable | AC power cord |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | Optical digital audio cable; HDMI cable not supplied |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A — wall bracket sold separately |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide, warranty card and safety sheet | Quick Start Guide and safety instructions |
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