JBL Flip 6 vs Marshall Heston Sub 200
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| Feature |  JBL Flip 6 |  Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 10,500.00 | KSh 86,000 |
| Battery | Li-polymer 17.28Wh (3.6V / 4800mAh) | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | 0.55kg | 7.62kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Marshall |
| Model | Flip 6 | Heston Sub 200 |
| Announced | September 2, 2021 | 2025 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Wireless Subwoofer |
| Color | Black, Blue, Grey, Green, Pink, Red, Teal or White (market dependent) | Black or Cream |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | Two-way mono portable speaker with dual passive radiators | Dual-driver ported powered subwoofer |
| Drivers | 45 × 80mm racetrack woofer + 16mm tweeter + 2 passive radiators | 2 × 5.25-inch subwoofer drivers |
| Frequency Response | 63Hz–20kHz | 30Hz–150Hz |
| Total Power Output | 30W RMS total — 20W woofer + 10W tweeter | 236W maximum total output |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >80dB | — |
| Audio Channels | Mono | Mono / LFE |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Custom EQ in JBL Portable app | Adjustable low-pass cutoff, phase inversion and volume in Marshall app |
| Audio Features | JBL Pro Sound; dual passive radiators | Ported wooden enclosure; wireless or mono RCA integration |
| Maximum SPL | — | 99dB |
| Amplifier | — | 2 × 120W Class-D amplifiers |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 LE Audio for wireless Heston connection |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — not applicable to a standalone subwoofer |
| Wired Inputs | N/A — no analogue audio input | 1 × mono RCA SUB IN |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | N/A — not applicable to a standalone subwoofer |
| USB | USB-C charging only | N/A — not applicable to a standalone subwoofer |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — not applicable to a standalone subwoofer |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | JBL PartyBoost; stereo pairing with another Flip 6 | Wireless pairing with compatible Marshall Heston soundbars |
| App Support | JBL Portable app | Marshall app |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | — | LC3 codec |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Top-panel power, Bluetooth, volume, play and PartyBoost controls | Setup button and rotary volume control; additional controls in Marshall app |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing floor placement |
| Materials | — | Wood, electronics, plastic, metal and PU leather |
Features
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | N/A — not applicable to a standalone subwoofer |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — not applicable to a standalone subwoofer |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not applicable to a standalone subwoofer |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema product | Wireless expansion for compatible Marshall Heston soundbars; wired SUB IN for compatible third-party systems |
| Special Features | Waterproof and dustproof; PartyBoost; USB charging protection | Child lock, phase inversion, adjustable cutoff, OTA updates and room-position controls |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | JBL Flip 6 | N/A — standalone subwoofer product |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | USB-C charging cable | Mains power cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A — floor-standing design |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide, warranty card and safety sheet | Quick-start, legal and safety documentation |
Design
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 178 × 68 × 72mm | 282 × 282 × 302.5mm |
| Weight | 0.55kg | 7.62kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-polymer 17.28Wh (3.6V / 4800mAh) | N/A — mains-powered product |