Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | JBL - Charge 6 | Anker - Boom 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 45 W | 140 W |
| Battery | 28 h | 20 h |
| Low-end response | 55 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP67 |
Between the Charge 6 and Boom 2 Plus, the Charge 6 comes out ahead in battery / water resistance, while the Boom 2 Plus wins on output power / low-end response. Overall, the Charge 6 scores 81.9 and the Boom 2 Plus scores 81.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (81.9 vs 81.8). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Charge 6 if you care most about battery / water resistance. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery, water resistance. The single most decisive one: Battery — 40.00% more. 28 h vs 20 h.
Pick the Boom 2 Plus if you care most about output power / low-end response. Its strongest claims are output power, low-end response. The single most decisive one: Output power — 211.11% more. 140 W vs 45 W.
Both ship with comparable stereo pairing, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: JBL - Charge 6 or Anker - Boom 2 Plus?
JBL - Charge 6 leads the current Mars Score by 0.1 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, ip rating.
Choose Anker - Boom 2 Plus if…
Anker - Boom 2 Plus has the measurable edge on output w, frequency low hz.
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 — 40.00% more. 28 h vs 20 h.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP67).
Why Anker - Boom 2 Plus wins
- ▲Output power — 211.11% more. 140 W vs 45 W.
- ▲Low-end response — 10.00 Hz less. 45 vs 55.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | JBL - Charge 6 | Anker - Boom 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 45 W | 140 Wlead |
| Low-end response | 55 Hz | 45 Hzlead |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | JBL - Charge 6 | Anker - Boom 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68lead | IP67 |
| Weight | 1010 glead | 2700 g |
Battery
| Spec | JBL - Charge 6 | Anker - Boom 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 28 hlead | 20 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | true | true |