This portable speaker beats the Bose SoundLink Max in key ways - for $200 less

ZDNET's key takeaways The JBL Charge 6 will be available for purchase on April 6 for $199 in Black, Blue, White, Red, Camo, and Purple. The Charge 6 offers great sound, durability, battery life, and in-app features. However, its waterproof rating doesn't account for exposure to salt or chlorinated water, so exposing it to pool or ocean water might incur internal damage. View now at JBL While there are plenty of Bluetooth speakers on the market, only a few strike the balance of durability and sound quality. Bose's SoundLink Max was one of the first I tested to bridge the gap, but JBL's new Charge 6 is here to compete with it -- and for $200 less. Also: This portable Bluetooth speaker delivers room-filling sound at an extraordinarily low price I spent an early spring weekend toting the JBL Charge 6 to a family cookout around Atlanta's busiest outdoor space and between rooms while I completed some weekend chores. If you're looking for a souped-up portable speaker, you'll want to hear ... Read full article.