JBL Charge 6 vs Xtreme 2

Name JBL Charge 6 JBL Xtreme 2
Image JBL Charge 6 JBL Xtreme 2
Type Medium Large
MSRP $199.95 $249.95
Released 2025 2018
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 1× 53×93 mm 2× 2.75″
Tweeters: 1× 20 mm 2× 0.75″
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 45 W 40 W
Frequency range 56.0 Hz - 20 kHz 55.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ✔ Auracast ✔ Connect+
Other (special) audio features? AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+4h) Speakerphone
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.4 4.2
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 24 hours 15 hours
Charge time 3 hrs 3.5 hrs
Battery capacity 34 Wh 36 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): USB-C AC
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-C Yes; 1× USB-A 10W
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? ❌ ❌
App? JBL Portable app JBL Portable app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 9.85×22.88×9.4 13.6×28.8×13.2
Size (inch H×W×D): 3.9×9.0×3.7 5.35×11.34×5.2
Weight (kg): 0.96 2.39
Weight (lbs): 2.11 5.27
Physical features
IP Code IP68 IPX7
Transportation method? 1 handle Shoulder strap
Color options: 6 colors 4 colors: Black, blue, camo, red
Other features? Removable handle strap -
In the box
Charger/cables? Not included Power adapter
Accessories? Handle strap Shoulder strap
More info
Model number JBLCHARGE6 ‎JBLXTREME2
User guide / manual Quick start guide Quick start guide
Official site link: JBL.com JBL.com
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Key differences

The JBL Charge 6 is newer (2025 vs 2018), is more powerful (45 W vs 40 W), lasts longer per charge (24 hours vs 15 hours) and is lighter (0.96 kg vs 2.39 kg).

The JBL Xtreme 2 costs $50 more ($249.95 vs $199.95), has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0) and has a larger battery (36 Wh vs 34 Wh).

Only on the JBL Xtreme 2: buit-in mic (calls, voice control) and 3.5 mm AUX in. Other differences: Bluetooth (5.4 vs 4.2), charging port (USB-C vs AC) and water resistance (IP68 vs IPX7).

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