JBL Pulse 6 Brings a Colourful Light Show to Its Latest Portable Speaker – Channelnews

JBL’s New Pulse Speaker Is a More of a Lantern

Or is its new lantern more of a speaker?

JBL Pulse 6 Brings a Colourful Light Show to Its Latest Portable Speaker – channelnews

JBL is preparing to add another colourful option to its portable speaker range with the new JBL Pulse 6. The new speaker combines 360-degree audio with a fun customisable light show. As with previous Pulse models, the speaker is built around an illuminated transparent exterior. Its lighting can synchronise with music, perfect for creating atmosphere for parties, gatherings or simply listening at home. JBL has continued to make lighting a major part of the Pulse series with the previous Pulse, the Pulse 5, having a 360-degree light show that could be customised through the JBL Portable app, alongside omnidirectional sound.  The Pulse 6 is aimed at those who want a portable Bluetooth speaker that can double as a visual feature, placing it in a slightly different category from JBL’s other, more traditional portable models, like the Charge and Flip ranges. JBL’s current Australian line-up includes the Charge 6, priced at A$249.95, which offers up to 28 hours of playtime and Auracast multi-speaker connectivity.  JBL’s range of compact speakers has also been expanding, with products such as the JBL Grip, which combines portable JBL Pro Sound with ambient lighting, an IP68 rating and up to 14 hours of playtime. The Grip is currently listed in Australia at A$129.95.  The Pulse 6 has been unveiled as the successor to the JBL Pulse 5 and is scheduled to begin shipping on September 6, with pre-orders now available in the US. The Pulse 6 carries a US price of US$329.95. JBL has yet to confirm when Australian customers will be able to purchase it, however, or how much it will cost locally.

The colorful JBL Pulse 6 speaker will be available next month

JBL's new speaker/light hybrid will cost $330.

JBL's new lantern-style party speaker can fill your house with sound

JBL has announced the launch of its latest speaker, the Pulse 6, months after it launched new headphones back in March, and a new gaming headset lineup back at CES 2026. The Pulse 6 was designed to help you bring the party with you wherever you go thanks to its dazzling lights and big sound. The JBL Pulse 6 provides users with a 360-degree sound experience that the company says everyone can hear thanks to an upgraded acoustic design that has mor…