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JBL Charge 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
4.4 feature score
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JBL Go 4
4.3 feature score
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JBL Go 5
16 supporting reviews
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The seven-band EQ is widely praised as a major upgrade and a powerful customization tool, though some reviewers wanted better presets or expected frequent tweaking.
Pros: Latency with TV (lip sync), Setup simplicity
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Speakerphone quality
EQ customization was a strength, with multiple reviews praising the five-band EQ and the ability to tailor the sound.
Pros: Bluetooth range, App reliability
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Omnidirectional sound
The seven-band EQ is one of the most useful app features and can meaningfully improve bass, vocals, or room tuning. One customer calls it gimmicky, and it becomes unavailable when...
Pros: Google, Latency with TV (lip sync)
Cons: Charging cable inclusion, Chromecast compatibility
The five-band EQ and presets are a major improvement, letting users tame the mids, add punch, or improve vocal clarity. The small driver limits how much extra bass the EQ...
Pros: Voice clarity, Multipoint connectivity
Cons: Cohesive presentation, Soundstage height
EQ customization is a major strength; reviewers consistently praise the seven-band EQ as useful, impactful, and more flexible than previous Flip models.
Pros: Google, Dust resistance rating
Cons: Backwards compatibility, Stereo imaging accuracy
EQ customization is well received, with reviewers praising useful app-based adjustment and custom EQ options.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Bluetooth connection stability
Cons: Wired input, Power bank function
EQ customization is a major upgrade, especially the custom EQ, though some reviewers find presets limited or not very different.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Latency with TV (lip sync)
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Microphone
EQ customization is a strength overall, with multiple reviewers valuing the 7-band EQ, though one found its audible impact limited at low levels.
Pros: Dust resistance rating, Low-volume performance
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Backwards compatibility
EQ customization was useful through bass/treble controls and app features, but one reviewer criticized the lack of saved presets.
Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, Setup simplicity
Cons: On-device controls, HDMI 2.1 gaming
EQ customization was one of the clearest weaknesses, with repeated complaints about limited bands, few levels, and weak preset control.
Pros: Inter-speaker connectivity, Audio format support
Cons: optical, Gaming HDMI passthrough