Speaker sounds great and is definitely louder and better quality then the 5. However my strap has already broken in about 2 weeks of use. All i have done with the strap is carry it in my hand holding the strap and one of the buttons that secures the strap has broken off making the strap pretty much useless unless you put it on one side but that kind of gets rid of the point of having an even handle to hold. Honest sorta disappointed in jbl because usually the products are so durable.
Response from jbl.comBy Customer Support, May 16, 2025
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We would like to work with you directly regarding your JBL Charge 6, please feel free to contact our customer support for further assistance. https://support.jbl.com/us/en
Love the quality of the speaker and the look but it does not last anywhere near 24 hours. It lasts about 5-6 if you play full volume and about 8-10 if you enable the playtime boost setting on the app. Disappointed the charge doesnt last as long as advertised but other than that it’s great
Response from jbl.comBy Customer Support, May 16, 2025
Thank you for your feedback on our JBL Charge 6. The published up-to playtime is the maximum battery time you will get when listening at background levels. As you turn up the volume, the playtime will be reduced. Music with more bass will also reduce playtime. It is possible that the battery is working correctly, but depleted more quickly when the volume is very loud and/or the bass is boosted. Please try charging the battery to 100% and then play music without bass boosted, and at a very low volume. If the speaker doesn't meet the advertised playtime of up to 28 hours, even at low to mid-volume levels, there could be a problem with the battery of the unit. Please contact our Customer Support, so we can assist you.
Love it. Works great both inside and outside. I primarily bought it for use in my golf cart, but I've found myself using it while working in the shop and when on the go because it has such good sound quality in a relatively small package. Easy to set up, pair and use. Battery life has been really good so far too. No charge cable included, but any USB-c cable will charge it.