JBL portable speakers

JBL Flip 7 vs Charge 6

Both are IP68 waterproof, dustproof and drop-proof JBL speakers with AI Sound Boost, lossless audio over USB-C and Auracast. The Charge 6 is bigger and more powerful, plays up to 24 hours plus 4 with Playtime Boost, and charges your phone. The Flip 7 is smaller and lighter, with a carabiner in the box, and plays up to 14 hours plus 2.

JBL Flip 7 - Blue Hero JBL Flip 7$149.95 JBL Charge 6 - Red Hero Strap JBL Charge 6$199.95

Side by side

Spec Flip 7 Charge 6
Price today$149.95 $199.95
Output 25 W woofer + 10 W tweeter 30 W woofer + 15 W tweeter
Playtime Up to 14 hours, plus 2 with Playtime Boost Up to 24 hours, plus 4 with Playtime Boost
Charges your phone No Yes, a built-in powerbank (not for laptops)
To carry it Carabiner in the box (PushLock) Removable handle strap
Size and weight 7.2 × 2.7 × 2.8 in, 1.23 lb 9.0 × 3.9 × 3.7 in, 2.11 lb
Frequency range 60 Hz–20 kHz 56 Hz–20 kHz
Warranty 1 year 1 year

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Which one is for you

If you

want to charge your phone from it

The Charge 6 has a built-in powerbank.

Charge 6 $199.95
If you

want to clip it to a bag

The Flip 7 comes with a carabiner.

Flip 7 $149.95
If you

want the longest playtime

The Charge 6 plays up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost.

Charge 6 $199.95

The same on both

  • IP68 waterproof and dustproof, drop-proof from 3.3 ft onto concrete
  • AI Sound Boost, and lossless audio over USB-C (on the Charge 6 through a software update)
  • Stereo pairing and Auracast; JBL Portable app
  • Bluetooth 5.4

See them in a setup or guide

Checked against JBL's Flip 7 and Charge 6 product pages and spec sheets. Prices are today's.