Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | JBL - Charge 6 | Sonos - Roam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 28 h | 10 h |
| Output power | 45 W | 30 W |
| Low-end response | 55 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP67 |
Between the Charge 6 and Roam 2, the Charge 6 comes out ahead in battery / output power, while the Roam 2 wins on several specs. Overall, the Charge 6 scores 81.9 and the Roam 2 scores 66 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Charge 6 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 15.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Charge 6 if you care most about battery / output power. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery, output power, low-end response, among others. The single most decisive one: Battery — 180.00% more. 28 h vs 10 h.
The Roam 2 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable stereo pairing, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Charge 6 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: JBL - Charge 6 or Sonos - Roam 2?
JBL - Charge 6 leads the current Mars Score by 15.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare output power, battery, water resistance against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose JBL - Charge 6 if…
JBL - Charge 6 has the measurable edge on battery h, output w, frequency low hz.
Choose Sonos - Roam 2 if…
Sonos - Roam 2 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why JBL - Charge 6 wins
- ▲Battery — 180.00% more. 28 h vs 10 h.
- ▲Output power — 50.00% more. 45 W vs 30 W.
- ▲Low-end response — 5.00 Hz less. 55 vs 60.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP67).
Why Sonos - Roam 2 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | JBL - Charge 6 | Sonos - Roam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 45 Wlead | 30 W |
| Low-end response | 55 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | JBL - Charge 6 | Sonos - Roam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68lead | IP67 |
| Weight | 1010 g | 430 glead |
Battery
| Spec | JBL - Charge 6 | Sonos - Roam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 28 hlead | 10 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | truelead | false |