Wireless speakers / Compare

JBL Charge 6 vs Sony ULT FIELD 3

A

Product A: JBL

Charge 6

55 of 96 known

Change JBL Charge 6

Compare the Sony ULT FIELD 3 with

Search wireless speakers

B

Product B: Sony

ULT FIELD 3

55 of 96 known

Change Sony ULT FIELD 3

Compare the JBL Charge 6 with

Search wireless speakers

All 96 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

Only differences

AJBL Charge 6

BSony ULT FIELD 3

General

5 of 8 differ

Series

Not available

ULT POWER SOUND1Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

JBLCHARGE6TBLUAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Item number on this exact page. Colour-specific retail SKU is one proven identifier, not an exhaustive regional SKU list.

SRS-ULT30, YY7866E4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

Not available

Not available

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

Not available

9 April 20251Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 8 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker offers this model for purchase on the accessed date.

Available2Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult30-bRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

JBL Charge 59Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-vs-jbl-charge-5-133988Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the JBL Charge 6 a worthy successor to the Charge 5.

Not available

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Not available

Not available

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

Not available

$199.991Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 8 October 2026US suggested retail price at launch, excluding tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€199.998Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/56312-1741344461-Press%20Release%20JBL%20Flip%207%20and%20Charge%206%20Final%20with%20track%20changes-7d6e0f.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published EMEA consumer launch price 149.99 euros Flip 7 or 199.99 euros Charge 6. Not a current sale price.

€199.999Press releasesony.de/presscentre/sony-erweitert-die-ult-power-sound-serie-um-drei-neue-lautsprecher-und-zelebriert-den-launch-in-kooperation-mit-dem-superstar-post-malone-c07f7bRead 8 October 2026German launch UVP including VAT. FIELD 5 is explicitly 299 Euro. Regional euro release prices vary.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

Not available

US, CA1Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Not available

Black, Off White, Forest Gray1Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 8 October 2026

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies the speaker as portable or ultra-portable.

Portable2Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult30-bRead 8 October 2026

Audio

7 of 18 differ

Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Mono4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-review-132332Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly calls one speaker mono. Wireless stereo requires a second matching speaker.

Mono6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-field-3-review-135436Read 8 October 2026

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

AJBL Charge 6

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer	1	Not available	30
Tweeter	1	20	15

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications names one woofer and one circular tweeter, with separate RMS ratings. Racetrack woofer dimensions are an unlabeled tuple, so no width or height is assigned.

BSony ULT FIELD 3

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Woofer	1	Not available
Tweeter	1	20

Source4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications. Woofer rectangular dimensions have no axis labels and are omitted. Tweeter diameters are approximate.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

Not available

25Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-field-3-review-135436Read 8 October 2026

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

Not available

Not available

Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

Not available

Not available

Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

Not available

Not available

Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

Not available

Not available

Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

56Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications claimed lower limit. -6 dB tolerance explicitly published.

Not available

Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

20kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications upper limit 20 kHz. -6 dB tolerance.

Not available

Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

Not available

Not available

Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026JBL Portable app provides adjustable sound controls. Review separately identifies the number of EQ bands.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

74Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-review-132332Read 8 October 2026Review describes 7-band customizable EQ in JBL Portable. EQ options depend on speaker firmware and app version. Group playback can reset custom EQ.

73Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult30/specificationsRead 8 October 2026

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026AI Sound Boost analyses music in real time to optimise acoustic performance and reduce distortion. Not placement calibration.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Sound Field Optimization adapts to playback conditions and environment. Disabled with Stereo Pair or Party Connect.

Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

Playtime Boost2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Named maker battery extension mode Playtime Boost. It changes sound and is separate from normal playback.

ULT POWER SOUND, Custom EQ, STAMINA4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026STAMINA disables sound effects including ULT. No claimed STAMINA runtime is stated.

Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Two speakers of the same model form a stereo pair. Cross-model grouping plays the same programme and does not establish stereo pairing.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Auracast1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker names Auracast. No backward compatibility with the other JBL linking generation is inferred.

Party Connect4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Party Connect supports compatible Sony speakers. Compatibility may require current firmware. It is distinct from Wireless Party Chain.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

Not available

1004Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Party Connect section. Up to 100 physical speakers in one compatible group, including the first speaker.

Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

Not available

Not available

Connectivity

9 of 16 differ

Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.42Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal Bluetooth version from Technical Specifications. No codec inferred.

5.24Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology. FIELD 3 states version 5.2, despite the SoundGuys review stating 5.3.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

Not available

SBC, AAC4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.62Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal profile versions from Technical Specifications.

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, SPP3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult30/specificationsRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

Not available

Not available

AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Speaker-to-speaker grouping and same-model stereo over Auracast. Does not prove reception from every third-party Auracast transmitter.

Not available

MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-review-132332Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly documents concurrent Bluetooth source connections.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

27Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/charge-6Read 8 October 2026Public verdict explicitly connects two devices simultaneously. Locked numerical sound, latency and battery table values were not accessed.

24Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

Not available

30m4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026About 30 m. Obstacles and radio interference reduce this distance.

Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-review-132332Read 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly states no Wi-Fi connection.

Not available

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

Not available

Not available

Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

Not available

Not available

USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026USB-C lossless audio from a laptop or other supported audio source. Feature requires JBL Portable OTA software update.

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Parts and controls explicitly state that USB-C is not compatible with music playback.

USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

Not available

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026The only USB port is documented as incompatible with music playback.

USB audio file formats

Not available

Not available

PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

AJBL Charge 6

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input, USB audio input, power-bank output

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfe7a42af/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%206_QSG_Global_SOP_V10_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG charging diagram confirms one USB-C charging connector. Same USB-C also handles audio and power-bank output, as exact product page states.

BSony ULT FIELD 3

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input and power-bank output

Source4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Controls and software

5 of 8 differ

SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-review-132332Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly states no microphone for phone calls.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

Not available

Google Assistant, Siri8Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/ult-field-3Read 8 October 2026Public verdict. Requires a compatible connected Android or iOS device.

Controls

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Auracast pairing, Play/pause, Volume up/down4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-review-132332Read 8 October 2026Review describes power, Bluetooth and Auracast controls and raised playback controls. Flip 7 and Charge 6 review action table identifies volume and play/pause buttons. Buttons are separate from app controls.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Play/pause, Volume, ULT sound mode, Speaker linking, Battery level and battery care4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Companion app

JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names JBL Portable.

Sony | Sound Connect4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

iOS, Android1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker feature table explicitly lists mobile app for iOS and Android.

Android, iOS4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfe7a42af/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%206_QSG_Global_SOP_V10_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026APP instruction says use JBL Portable for speaker configuration and software upgrade.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

Not available

Not available

Lighting modes

Not available

Not available

Smart home

None of 3 known

Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

Not available

Not available

Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

Not available

Not available

Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

Not available

Not available

Battery and charging

9 of 17 differ

Built-in battery

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly documents the built-in lithium-ion polymer battery.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

24h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications up to 24 h, dependent on volume level and audio content. Normal mode. Playtime Boost runtime is separate.

24h4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging the speaker, pp. 13-14. Approximate 24 h, Bluetooth, volume 22/50, ULT POWER SOUND on, Battery Care off. At maximum volume the claim is 5 h.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

28h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Total up to 28 h with Playtime Boost. Normal 24 h plus up to 4 h. Reduced bass and changed EQ documented by SoundGuys. Volume and content still affect runtime.

Not available

Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

34Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal published pack energy. No cell voltage assumed.

Not available

Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

4,722mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal published capacity at the stated nominal pack voltage. Not power-bank output capacity.

Not available

Nominal battery voltage

7.2V2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal nominal pack voltage published alongside Wh and mAh.

Not available

Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion polymer2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications identifies lithium-ion polymer.

Lithium-ion4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

Not available

Not available

Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

3h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications full charge time. 12-20 V / 3 A charger condition.

3.5h4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging the speaker. About 3.5 h from empty to full, speaker off, Battery Care off, using USB PD 9 V/3 A adapter.

Quick charge duration

10min1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Fast charge: 10 minutes on a charger. Charger rating not specified in the feature text.

10min4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

2.5h1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Claim up to 150 minutes of playback after 10 minutes charging, converted exactly to 2.5 h. Volume and content affect runtime.

2h4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging the speaker. 120 minutes at volume 22/50 with ULT POWER SOUND on. Battery Care off, USB PD 9 V/3 A adapter.

Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

5 V, 9 V, 12 V, 15 V or 20 V, up to 3 A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Power input explicitly lists 5, 9, 12, 15 and 20 V, current 3 A maximum. This is device input, not power-bank output.

5 V DC, 3 A or 9 V DC, 3 A4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

60W6Maker product pageuk.harmanaudio.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published charging label 7.5-60 W USB PD. Upper endpoint 60 W, not derived from voltage times current and not an audio output rating.

Not available

USB Power Delivery charging

Yes6Maker product pageuk.harmanaudio.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Charge 6 page explicitly says USB Power Delivery Protocol is supported.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Charges other devices

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Built-in powerbank explicitly charges mobile devices. Does not support charging laptops.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications. USB-C DC output 5 V, maximum 1.5 A. Output wattage is not explicitly published.

Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

Not available

Not available

Durability

3 of 5 differ

Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IP681Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact published IP rating. Maker lab submersion condition is 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes.

IP66, IP673Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult30/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Requires the cap to be securely closed. Accessories and exposed connectors are not water or dust resistant.

Floats

Not available

Not available

Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly claims resistance to a 1 m drop onto concrete.

Yes7Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult30-bRead 8 October 2026

Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

1m1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Lab claim up to 1 m above a concrete floor. Not a guarantee for every surface or drop orientation.

1.22m7Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult30-bRead 8 October 2026Footnote 2. MIL-STD 810H Method 516.8-Shock, 1.22 m onto plywood 5 cm thick. Does not guarantee damage-free drops or retention of IP performance.

Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Detachable handle strap1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker describes the integrated or supplied carry accessory.

Detachable shoulder strap2Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult30-bRead 8 October 2026

Measured

1 of 6 differ

Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

13.25h5Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-review-132332Read 8 October 2026SoundGuys continuous consistent music source battery test lasted 13 h 15 min at 80 dB measured 1 m away. Normal playback without Playtime Boost. Review sample firmware 1.9.0.1 and app 6.6.12. Battery result added June 11, 2025, exact battery-run firmware not separately identified. Converted from hours/minutes. Louder test differs from maker unspecified-volume maximum.

Not available

Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

Not available

Not available

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Dimensions and weight

3 of 3 differ

DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width228.8Height98.5Depth94mm(9 × 3.9 × 3.7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly labels W x H x D. Literal mm body dimensions. Packaging dimensions excluded.

Width256Height113Depth79mm(10.1 × 4.4 × 3.1 in)4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications. Approximate W × H × D, including projecting parts and controls.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

960g(2.1 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Net mass 0.96 kg without detachable strap. With strap 0.99 kg. Product-page 1.37 kg is the PDF gross packaged mass.

1,200g(2.6 lb)4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications. Approximate mass including battery.

Body materials

Post-consumer recycled plastic, Recycled fabric grille2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies recycled plastic and fabric for speaker grille. Packaging paper is excluded from body materials.

Fabric grille, Plastic body5Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-field-3-review-135436Read 8 October 2026

Certifications

None of 1 known

FCC IDs

Not available

Not available

Other certifications

Not available

Not available

In the box

1 of 1 differ

In the box

JBL Charge 6, Detachable strap, Quick start guide, Warranty card and safety sheet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker box list. USB cable not included.

Speaker, USB-C to USB-C cable, Shoulder strap3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult30/specificationsRead 8 October 2026

Links

Not compared

Product page

www.jbl.com/CHARGE-6.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model product page. Hardware details refer to this generation, not a Wi-Fi sibling or earlier model.

electronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult30-b2Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/all-speakers/p/srsult30-bRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker English spec sheet, both pages opened. Technical Specifications and Features and Benefits checked.

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult30/specifications3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-ult30/specificationsRead 8 October 2026

Manual

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfe7a42af/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%206_QSG_Global_SOP_V10_online.pdf3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfe7a42af/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%206_QSG_Global_SOP_V10_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact generation maker Quick Start Guide. English instructions and technical-specification block opened. This current US page-linked revision states tweeter 15 W RMS. Earlier static support copies state 10 W RMS plus 45 W Max. No peak power inferred. Total RMS output not independently published in selected primary source, field omitted.

helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdf4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7866/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

Not available

Not available

Warranty

None of 1 known

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.