JBL Charge 5 vs JBL Charge 6
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| Feature |  JBL Charge 5 |  JBL Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 17,500 | KSh 19,500.00 |
| Battery | — | Up to 24 Hours | Up to 28 Hours with Playtime Boost |
| Weight | — | Approx. 960–990g |
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General
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | JBL Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Charge 5 | Charge 6 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
Design
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | JBL Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 229 × 99 × 94mm |
| Weight | — | Approx. 960–990g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | JBL Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | Up to 24 Hours | Up to 28 Hours with Playtime Boost |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | JBL Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | N/A — portable speaker design |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Wired Inputs | — | USB-C Lossless Audio |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | Auracast |
| App Support | — | JBL Portable | 7-Band EQ | Firmware Updates |
Features
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | JBL Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 speaker | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | JBL Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | — | Up to 24h / 28h with Playtime Boost |
| Charging Time | — | ~3 hours |
| Charging Port | — | USB-C | Approx. 3 Hours |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | JBL Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 Waterproof & Dustproof | Drop-proof up to 1m |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | JBL Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Charge 5 | Charge 6 |
| 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 charging cable | USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | JBL Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | — | 53×93mm Racetrack Woofer + 20mm Tweeter |
| Frequency Response | — | 56Hz – 20kHz |
| Total Power Output | — | 45W (30W Woofer + 15W Tweeter) |
| Audio Features | — | Microphone system: No built-in microphone |
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