Marshall Acton 3 vs JBL Charge 6

Name Marshall Acton III JBL Charge 6
Image Marshall Acton III JBL Charge 6
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JBL Charge 6 – backJBL Charge 6 – right sideJBL Charge 6 – top
Type Large Medium
MSRP $279.99 $199.95
Released 2022 2025
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 2.0 (stereo) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers (or full range): 1× 4″ 1× 53×93 mm
Tweeters: 2× 0.75″ 1× 20 mm
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 60 W 45 W
Frequency range 45.0 Hz - 20 kHz 56.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ❌ ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ❌ ✔ Auracast
Other (special) audio features? Placement Correction AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+4h)
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.2 5.4
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 N/A 24 hours
Charge time N/A 3 hrs
Battery capacity N/A 34 Wh
Swappable battery? N/A ❌
Charging port(s): AC USB-C
Powerbank function? ❌ Yes; 1× USB-C
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? Physical EQ buttons; bass, treble. Source btn. ❌
App? ❌ JBL Portable app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 17.0×26.0×15.0 9.85×22.88×9.4
Size (inch H×W×D): 6.69×10.24×5.91 3.9×9.0×3.7
Weight (kg): 2.85 0.96
Weight (lbs): 6.28 2.11
Physical features
IP Code None IP68
Transportation method? Stationary use 1 handle
Color options: 4 colors: Black, cream, brown, blue 6 colors
Other features? - Removable handle strap
In the box
Charger/cables? AC power cable Not included
Accessories? - Handle strap
More info
Model number 1006008, 1006009 JBLCHARGE6
User guide / manual Full manual Quick start guide
Official site link: Marshall.com JBL.com
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Key differences

The Marshall Acton III costs $80.04 more ($279.99 vs $199.95), has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0) and is more powerful (60 W vs 45 W).

The JBL Charge 6 is newer (2025 vs 2022) and is lighter (0.96 kg vs 2.85 kg). Only on the Marshall Acton III: 3.5 mm AUX in.

Only on the JBL Charge 6: wireless stereo pairing (via app), party mode (Auracast), battery, powerbank function (1× USB-C), app (JBL Portable app) and water resistance (IP68). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.2 vs 5.4) and charging port (AC vs USB-C).

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