JBL has a new Charge Bluetooth speaker for 2021 -- the Charge 5 -- that the company says offers improved audio and an elevated dustproof and waterproof design.

On JBL's own site, the Charge 6 currently holds an impressive user rating, ... the speaker has a 4.4-star rating based on 62 users — less than the Charge 5's 4.7 stars from 31,817 user ratings.

JBL Bluetooth speakers have a definite look – one that is shared by both the Flip 6 and Charge 5. We place the JBL Flip 6 next to the Charge 5, and, externally at least, it’s a case of ...

The JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi builds on its base model with signature sturdy aesthetics, tweaked sound performance and Wi-Fi capability — but these features have a cost.

The JBL Portable app (formerly the Connect app) for iOS or Android offers limited features, but a key one that wasn’t there when the Charge 5 first launched is three-band EQ.

The clue’s in the name with the Charge 5 Wi-Fi, and it’s this feature that sets the new model apart from the standard, Award-winning Charge 5 (which still carries on in JBL's line-up). It’s worth ...

However, I now happily carry the Charge 6 from room to room during the day, whereas the Charge 5 tended to stay put. Sadly, JBL hasn’t equipped the Charge 6 with a mic for speakerphone capability.

On JBL's own site, the Charge 6 currently holds an impressive user rating, with 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 36 user reviews — slightly higher than the Charge 5's 4.5 average based on 1,055 user ...