JBL

JBL Charge 6

The do-everything portable: big sound, ~24-hour battery, a built-in powerbank, and it shrugs off water and dust.

Best overall portable

Specs

Battery~24 hr
Water/DustIP68
ExtrasUSB powerbank
PairingAuracast

Measured score

Sound 84
Build 88
Value 86
Features 84
PRICE $$

Pros & cons

  • Punchy, room-filling sound
  • ~24 hr + powerbank
  • IP68 rugged
  • Heavier than rivals
  • No mic for calls

How it compares

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