Comparing JBL Charge 3 and JBL Flip 6
Experts prefer JBL Flip 6 over JBL Charge 3
On 4 Jan 2023 (25 days ago) we went through 109 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements .
Currently, JBL Flip 6 received 4 endorsements from SoundGuys (8 Nov 2022), TechRadar (23 Dec 2022) What Hi-Fi (29 Nov 2022) and 1 other. Meanwhile, JBL Charge 3 did not receive any endorsements this month.
Curious to see this month's entire Portable Bluetooth Speakers ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 8 Nov 2022
SoundGuys ranked JBL Flip 6 as #3 Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 JBL Flip 6 Best portability... ... ... Source: www.soundguys.com - On 23 Dec 2022
TechRadar ranked JBL Flip 6 as #3 Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 14 JBL Flip 6 A fun, no frills Bluetooth speaker for a good price... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 29 Nov 2022
What Hi-Fi ranked JBL Flip 6 as #1 Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment #1 out of 12 JBL Flip 6 JBL continues an inspired run of form with the talented Flip 6.... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 10 Nov 2022
Digital Trends ranked JBL Flip 6 as #7 Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 11 JBL Flip 6 The best rugged speaker for outdoorsy types... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com
JBL Charge 3 
JBL Flip 6 Customers like JBL Charge 3 somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
JBL Flip 6
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
JBL Charge 3, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than JBL Flip 6.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.0 (great). Both JBL Charge 3 and JBL Flip 6 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| JBL Charge 3 |
10.0 Amazing
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| JBL Flip 6 |
9.7 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker |
9.0 Great
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JBL Charge 3 is more popular than JBL Flip 6
It's fairly safe to say that JBL Charge 3 is a more popular bluetooth speaker than JBL Flip 6, based on its 30,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for JBL Charge 3 and Flip 6 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | UE Wonderboom 2 | $98 | 6 expert recommendations | ||
 | Bose SoundLink Micro | $85 | No expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
 | Jabra Speak 510 | $85 | No expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
 | Dewalt DCR010 | $99 |
 10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | |
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | PCMag  | Tom's Guide  | SoundGuys | Popular Mechanics  | TechHive  | Rtings.com  | TechRadar | WIRED  | What Hi-Fi | Digital Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $329 |  Sonos Move | - | 9 | 2 | - | 5 | 1 | 8 | 4 | - | 3 |
| 2 | - | $169 |  Sonos Roam | - | 3 | - | - | 6 | - | 1 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| 3 | - | $180 |  JBL Charge 5 | 6 | 7 | 1 | - | 7 | - | 6 | - | 2 | - |
| 4 | - | $98 |  UE Wonderboom 2 | - | 5 | - | 5 | - | - | 9 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
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Expert reviews [16]
- with a score: 11
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 16 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by The Master Switch | 64 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [23]
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 23 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by Rtings.com | 64 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- This Certified Refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, a minimum 90-day warranty, and may arrive in a generic box. Only select sellers who maintain a high performance bar may offer Certified Refurbished products on Amazon.com
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- Eco-friendly packaging JBL is committed to a more sustainable, earth-friendly packaging. The Flip 6 is packaged in a recyclable paper-based box, including the inner tray. The plastic hangtag is over 90% recycled and the exterior is printed with soy ink
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Speakers range from not being able to handle even a drop of water to being able to be fully submerged in water for several minutes. Do you plan to take your speaker outside? To the beach? To the pool? In the shower? Then you definitely need to verify the level of water resistance before purchasing. You can tell the water resistance by the IP rating—the higher the rating, the more resistant the speaker is to the elements. For reference, the first digit refers to dust protection and the second digit refers to water protection. It reads as: IP68. Anything higher than IP66 will be dust- and splash-proof, meaning it can handle some contact with water, but cannot be fully submerged or soaked.
Battery life for Bluetooth speakers is measured in milliampere hours (mAh). Manufacturers will report the battery life of a speaker in the average number of hours it takes to empty from a full charge. Keep in mind this number is based on medium levels of usage. If you play the speaker on full volume, it will drain the battery faster. Some specialty features like using the speaker to charge your phone or casting an LED light show will also drain the battery faster. The manufacturer reported number is just an estimate, and may be slightly different based on your usage.
It’s also important to consider is the type of battery. Rechargeable lithium-ion (LI-ion) batters are ideal, but some speakers only take standard or rechargeable AA/AAA/C/D batteries. You may even find Bluetooth speakers that recharge via solar power—great for outdoor use!
JBL Charge 3 is a very popular option in the middle of the bluetooth speakers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Treblab HD77 or Sony SRS-XB10 .
JBL Charge 3 is $18.05 less expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($108).
JBL Flip 6 is a popular option in the middle of the bluetooth speakers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as LG Xboom Go PK7 or UE Boom 3 .
JBL Flip 6 is $21.95 more expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($108).
