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JBL - Refurbished Excellent - Charge 6 Portable Wireless Speaker - 2025 - Squad
Average customer rating
4.5
(197 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 197 reviews
5 Stars
148
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
8
1 Star
8
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Refurbished Excellent - Charge 6 Portable Wireless Speaker - 2025 - Squad
Customer Rating
5
Small and Powerful!
on March 19, 2025
Posted by: Intruder
from Swansea MA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The second I linked it to my phone at half volume the sound was so loud it scared everyone in the house even the dog barked! Hahahaha. Rather impressed with the sound, smaller size and the charging port to charge your devices. I love that is waterproof and states it has a warning sound if the connector detects water, salt, or any other chemical. It comes with a really nice handle you can put on two different ways. The style is very reminiscent of other charge speakers, has a bit of a weight to it, does link to other charge speakers however, this is the only one that I have so I could not test that out, but overall definitely worth it if you like great sound, being waterproof , dust proof, ( great for the beach or pool side) convenience of charging other devices and has a nice stylish look, this would be a great option for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Another Solid Product In A Line of Solid Products
on March 20, 2025
Posted by: dilahoot
from Portland, OR
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I think of JBL's line of bluetooth speakers, I immediately think of the "Charge" products. The JBL Charge 2 was my first JBL product and it was a workhorse in my dorms/apartments during college and beyond. So, I was very happy to get my hands on the Charge 6.
First, I was very happy to find the packaging to be minimal. Thankfully, JBL realizes that 99% of us have more USB cords than we know what to do with and have decided to not include yet another in this package. Some may find this to be a negative, but I am firmly in the opposite camp. We need to cut down on technological waste and this simple change can do a lot. Also, the speaker was snugly secure in the small package and I believe it would take a lot for it to be damaged. Other than the speaker, there is a book that acts as a "Quick Start" guide and a more involved booklet with technical specs.
Aesthetically, this speaker is in 2025. It looks sleek, modern, and hefty. It has the weight to it that tells you it is a high quality product that packs a big sound and big, intuitive buttons that don't seem like they will wear down any time soon. The strap is detachable and changeable to fit whatever use you need, whether it is simply carrying it around as a handle or using the loop configuration to hang it in a central location.
The features are what you would expect from this product, as JBL has mastered what is necessary for an everyday bluetooth speaker and do not waste our time with frivolous features or gimmicks. There is a power button, a pairing button, a button that allows you to tether the speaker with others, and standard playback buttons. All are clearly identifiable and, as mentioned before, the buttons are sturdy and high quality.
Sound-wise, this speaker is very impressive. I have tested it on multiple volumes and with multiple genres of music and even podcasts. Melodic songs and podcasts come through clearly, with every note and word articulated and nothing being muddled. More "heavy" songs have that chunkiness to them that you want and not every bluetooth speaker is going to have. Far too many speakers sound like the computer speakers from your middle-school computer classes in the early 00s. Not this speaker. It sounds full and impressive. The volume gets quite loud and this clarity does not suffer even when maxed out.
This speaker is waterproof to a point and boasts being dustproof as well. This, paired with the fact that it boasts a 24 hour playback time and can be used as a power bank for other electronic devices, makes it the ultimate beach/party/small event speaker of the summer.
Overall, I am strongly impressed with this product and recommend it to anyone looking for a substantial upgrade to their bluetooth setup.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
The game has changed!
on March 23, 2025
Posted by: John5863
from Canton Ohio
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Out of all the smaller portable speakers this is the best all rounder. Mids and highs are well defined for a speaker with such powerful bass. Now with the new added strap this is a game changer which should have been added to the whole charge line. Only drawback for some, is that to get full stereo sound you need two of them. Still two are cheaper than one boombox 3, making this speaker a bargain. The sound is amazing from this speaker and imo needs no more adjustment bc playing this and testing different volume levels it gets very ear piercing
at max volumes so great job in that department . I would have like to see either a extra speaker on the opposite side for some 3d sound output and a exclusive colorway directly to this model and future models like a limited edition. Also i know that the name has always been called the jbl charge but using this to charge my phone is not practical anymore maybe in the earlier productions of the line but it seems phones now have longer battery life making this feature almost non existant maybe think of giving it something else revamping the name to fit the time.This is the perfect speaker for a college student in a dorm and can easily fit in a backpack in conclusion, keeping in mind that you will need two for true stereo sound, I say go ahead and buy it! You will be pleasantly surprised with it's performance for the price!
at max volumes so great job in that department . I would have like to see either a extra speaker on the opposite side for some 3d sound output and a exclusive colorway directly to this model and future models like a limited edition. Also i know that the name has always been called the jbl charge but using this to charge my phone is not practical anymore maybe in the earlier productions of the line but it seems phones now have longer battery life making this feature almost non existant maybe think of giving it something else revamping the name to fit the time.This is the perfect speaker for a college student in a dorm and can easily fit in a backpack in conclusion, keeping in mind that you will need two for true stereo sound, I say go ahead and buy it! You will be pleasantly surprised with it's performance for the price!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Small but Mighty
on March 24, 2025
Posted by: AZmille
from Phoenix, AZ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This little speaker is a powerhouse! This speaker is about the size of a protein shaker but puts out a rich sound with a bass that hits surprisingly hard. I had this speaker for about an hour before my son claimed it as his own. The look and feel of this unit is high end. The adjustable carrying handle is a nice touch. This speaker has been used during outdoor and indoor workouts and has replaced the a larger speaker that we have been using the locker room before practice. I tend to plug it in every few days so I don't know how true it is to the 28hr playtime that is advertised. I highly anticipate this speaker making it's way into our bags when traveling.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
The handle!
on March 27, 2025
Posted by: ACJ253
from WI
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I thought the handle for this speaker was interesting.....I didn't realize how much I would love being able to so easily grab it, to move the charge 6 with me from room to room. I use it a lot to listen to music or podcasts while I cook, shower, and whatnot. It quickly and seamlessly connects with my phone when turned on. The blend of textures and finishes really up the style and quality feel. It doesn't seem to be able to connect to speakers that use party boost to link, but that's not that big of a deal - it delivers plenty of big sound on its own.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
This speaker is a legit unit
on April 2, 2025
Posted by: Handy Andy
from Utah
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have just one warning about this, if you have kids you may have to hide it from them so they don't steal it. Sounds great, really good battery life, big sound yet portable. We use it while doing yard work, shooting hoops, camping, and any other time we want to share music or audiobooks. Don't have anything else to add, but if you've been considering it, don't wait any longer
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Sexy, portable, and packs a punch!
on April 3, 2025
Posted by: RubenGG
from New York, NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the first speaker in the Charge line that I've tried, but I'm a big fan of this little guy. I mostly use it for outdoor gatherings, BBQs, park hangouts, etc. For those small/medium-sized group hangouts, previously I would use the JBL Go, which is even smaller but not quite as powerful. And for large gatherings/parties I would use an actual large speaker such as the Partybox. But the Charge fits great in that middle ground, where the Go might fall a bit short but the Partybox is overkill.
PROS:
- Sexy / cool looks. Looks very sleek and modern, with the orange hue around the JBL logo, and the ! sign on both ends.
- Nice and portable: At just under 1kg in weight and 9 in x 3.5 in it's easy to throw in the backpack or beach bag. Clearly not as lightweight as a JBL Go, but still very portable.
- Comes with carry handle
- Powerful sound: volume goes pretty pretty loud
- Sexy / cool looks. Looks very sleek and modern, with the orange hue around the JBL logo, and the ! sign on both ends.
- Nice and portable: At just under 1kg in weight and 9 in x 3.5 in it's easy to throw in the backpack or beach bag. Clearly not as lightweight as a JBL Go, but still very portable.
- Comes with carry handle
- Powerful sound: volume goes pretty pretty loud
CONS:
- The one con I found, and the reason I subtracted 1 star (I would've subtracted half a star if it was possible) is that at higher volumes the sound isn't quite as clean. To be expected from a little guy like this one, but worth mentioning.
- The one con I found, and the reason I subtracted 1 star (I would've subtracted half a star if it was possible) is that at higher volumes the sound isn't quite as clean. To be expected from a little guy like this one, but worth mentioning.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Amazing sound quality
on April 4, 2025
Posted by: aniket3622
from Redmond, WA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Received my JBL Charge 6 about a month ago, and have enjoyed using it since. The built quality is premium which goes along with the sound quality. The battery life was amazing and a full charge lasted around 15 days for me.
The speaker had supreme bass, with crystal clear sound and strong vibrations. The bluetooth connectivity is strong and has good coverage. I was able to carry them to the park and play around with the music playing in the background.
I would definitely recommend the charge 6.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com