JBL Charge Essential 2 vs Flip 6

Name JBL Charge Essential 2 JBL Flip 6
Image JBL Charge Essential 2 JBL Flip 6
Type Medium Medium
MSRP $139.95 $129.95
Released 2022 2022
Availability Regional Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers (or full range): 1× 52 × 90 mm 1× 1.75×3″
Tweeters: 1× 0.79″ 1× 0.63″
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 40 W 30 W
Frequency range 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz 63.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ❌ ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ❌ ✔ PartyBoost
Other (special) audio features? None None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.1 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 20 hours 12 hours
Charge time 4 hrs 2.5 hrs
Battery capacity 27 Wh 17.28 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? ❌ ❌
App? ❌ JBL Portable app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 9.60×22.0×9.34 17.8×6.8×7.2
Size (inch H×W×D): 3.8×8.7×3.8 7.0×2.6×2.8
Weight (kg): 0.93 0.55
Weight (lbs): 2.05 1.21
Physical features
IP Code IPX7 IP67
Transportation method? In hand In hand
Color options: 1 color: Gray 7 colors
Other features? - Loop/strap
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-A to USB-C USB-A to USB-C
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLCHARGEES2 ‎JBLFLIP6
User guide / manual Quick start guide Quick start guide
Official site link: uk.JBL.com JBL.com
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Key differences

The JBL Charge Essential 2 costs $10 more ($139.95 vs $129.95), is more powerful (40 W vs 30 W), lasts longer per charge (20 hours vs 12 hours) and has a larger battery (27 Wh vs 17.28 Wh).

The JBL Flip 6 is lighter (0.55 kg vs 0.93 kg). Only on the JBL Charge Essential 2: powerbank function (1× USB-A 10W).

Only on the JBL Flip 6: wireless stereo pairing (via app), party mode (PartyBoost) and app (JBL Portable app). Other differences: water resistance (IPX7 vs IP67).

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