Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | JBL - Charge 6 | Logitech - MEGABOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 28 h | 20 h |
| Low-end response | 55 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP67 |
| Output power | 45 W |
Between the Charge 6 and MEGABOOM 4, the Charge 6 comes out ahead in battery / low-end response, while the MEGABOOM 4 wins on several specs. Overall, the Charge 6 scores 81.9 and the MEGABOOM 4 scores 78 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Charge 6 edges ahead on the Mars Score (81.9 vs 78), but the 3.9-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Charge 6 if you care most about battery / low-end response. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery, low-end response, water resistance, among others. The single most decisive one: Battery — 40.00% more. 28 h vs 20 h.
The MEGABOOM 4 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: 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 Logitech - MEGABOOM 4?
JBL - Charge 6 leads the current Mars Score by 3.9 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, frequency low hz, ip rating.
Choose Logitech - MEGABOOM 4 if…
Logitech - MEGABOOM 4 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 — 40.00% more. 28 h vs 20 h.
- ▲Low-end response — 5.00 Hz less. 55 vs 60.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP67).
- ▲Output power: 45 W vs W.
Why Logitech - MEGABOOM 4 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | JBL - Charge 6 | Logitech - MEGABOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 45 Wlead | |
| Low-end response | 55 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | JBL - Charge 6 | Logitech - MEGABOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68lead | IP67 |
| Weight | 1010 glead | 1230 g |
Battery
| Spec | JBL - Charge 6 | Logitech - MEGABOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 28 hlead | 20 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | truelead | false |