Short answer: the B&O Beosound A5 if sound quality matters most, the JBL Xtreme 4 if price matters most. The B&O Beosound A5 ranks #12 of 120 large speakers, rated 4.5/5, at $1,650. The JBL Xtreme 4 ranks #43, rated 3.8/5, at $309.95, $1,340.05 cheaper.
The B&O Beosound A5 is the better-sounding option. A premium, dust and waterproof Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with fairly neutral sound and a big woofer for real bass. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Xtreme 4 lacks.
The JBL Xtreme 4 is the longer-running, lighter option. A rugged, waterproof speaker with clear, punchy sound, a swappable battery, a power bank and excellent real world battery life. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 12 for the B&O Beosound A5. At 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) it weighs much less than the B&O Beosound A5 at 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg). It is rated IP67 against IP65 for the B&O Beosound A5. The tradeoff: It cannot produce the deep rumble of a larger speaker, and bass compression increases near maximum volume.
Buy the B&O Beosound A5 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the JBL Xtreme 4 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A5 | JBL Xtreme 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,650.00 | $309.95 |
| Ranked | #12 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #43 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Beolink Multiroom) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg) | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (5 band) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 11.2” x 7.4” x 5.1” (285 x 187 x 130 mm) | 11.7” x 5.9” x 5.6” (297 x 149 x 141 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.25” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange, 0.8” tweeter | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 19mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 44Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 280W | 100W |
| Maximum SPL | 101dB (Manufacturer specified) | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | No | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 220ms |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
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