JBL Charge 4 vs Bose Soundlink Flex

Name JBL Charge 4 Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)
Image JBL Charge 4 Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)
Type Medium Medium
MSRP $179.95 $149
Released 2018 2024
Availability Available Available
Current price Amazon Amazon
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers (or full range): 1× 50×90 mm 1× full range
Tweeters: - -
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 30 W Not specified
Frequency range 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz Not specified
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app ✔ TWS
Party mode? (mono) ✔ Connect+ ✔ (Party Mode)
Other (special) audio features? None Speakerphone, PositionIQ (adaptive EQ)
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 4.2 5.3
Wi-Fi?
NFC? (for pairing)
Radio?
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ✔ (calls, voice control)
Guitar/mic input?
USB-A playback?
3.5 mm AUX in?
3.5 mm AUX out?
Other in/outputs?
Battery, power & charging
Battery?
Battery life 20 hours 12 hours
Charge time 4 hrs 4 hrs
Battery capacity 27 Wh 11.4 Wh
Swappable battery?
Charging port(s): USB-C USB-C
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-A 10W
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)?
Sound effect buttons?
Other (special) buttons? Shortcut button
App? JBL Portable app Bose App
Voice assistant?
Lights
Colored LEDS?
Strobe LEDS?
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 9.5×22.0×9.3 9.04×20.14×5.23
Size (inch H×W×D): 3.7×8.7×3.7 3.56×7.93×2.06
Weight (kg): 0.965 0.586
Weight (lbs): 2.12 1.291
Physical features
IP Code IPX7 IP67
Transportation method? In hand In hand
Color options: 10+ colors 7 colors: Black, dark blue, light blue, green, beige, yellow, pink
Other features? - Loop
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-A to USB-C USB-A to USB-C
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLCHARGE4 442591
User guide / manual Quick start guide Owner's guide
Official site link: JBL.com Bose.com
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