JBL Charge 6 vs Marshall Emberton 2

Name JBL Charge 6 Marshall Emberton II
Image JBL Charge 6 Marshall Emberton II
Type Medium Medium
MSRP $199.95 $149.99
Released 2025 2022
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″
Tweeters: 1× 20 mm -
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 45 W 20 W
Frequency range 56.0 Hz - 20 kHz 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app ❌
Party mode? (mono) ✔ Auracast ✔ (Stack)
Other (special) audio features? AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+4h) None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.4 5.1
Wi-Fi? ❌ ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ❌ ❌
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 30 hours
Charge time 3 hrs 3 hrs
Battery capacity 34 Wh 19.29 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): USB-C USB-C
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-C ❌
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? ❌ Multi-directional control knob
App? JBL Portable app Marshall Bluetooth app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 9.85×22.88×9.4 6.8×16.0×7.6
Size (inch H×W×D): 3.9×9.0×3.7 2.68×6.30×2.99
Weight (kg): 0.96 0.7
Weight (lbs): 2.11 1.5
Physical features
IP Code IP68 IP67
Transportation method? 1 handle In hand
Color options: 6 colors 3 colors: Black&brass, black&steel, cream
Other features? Removable handle strap -
In the box
Charger/cables? Not included USB-A to USB-C
Accessories? Handle strap -
More info
Model number JBLCHARGE6 1006234, 1006788, 1006237
User guide / manual Quick start guide Full manual
Official site link: JBL.com Marshall.com
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Key differences

The JBL Charge 6 costs $49.96 more ($199.95 vs $149.99), is newer (2025 vs 2022), is more powerful (45 W vs 20 W) and has a larger battery (34 Wh vs 19.29 Wh).

The Marshall Emberton II has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), lasts longer per charge (30 hours vs 24 hours) and is lighter (0.7 kg vs 0.96 kg).

Only on the JBL Charge 6: wireless stereo pairing (via app) and powerbank function (1× USB-C). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.4 vs 5.1) and water resistance (IP68 vs IP67).

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