Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 3. It ranks #18 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $269.95; the B&O Beosound Level ranks #92, rated 2.8/5, and costs $2,250, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The JBL Xtreme 3 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A loud, waterproof stereo speaker with deep bass, balanced sound and a power bank for charging devices. Its bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 10dB, against 60Hz for the B&O Beosound Level. At 4 lbs (1.83 kg) it weighs much less than the B&O Beosound Level at 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg). It is rated IPX7 against IP54 for the B&O Beosound Level. Watch for: Boosted bass.
Why pick the B&O Beosound Level: A sculptural luxury speaker that works on battery or mains, mounts on a wall, and streams over Wi-Fi with upgradeable modules. The catch: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 3. It is rated higher for sound quality than the B&O Beosound Level and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 3 | B&O Beosound Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.95 | $2,250.00 |
| Ranked | #18 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #92 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 133ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 96dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4 lbs (1.83 kg) | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP54 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 5.4” x 5.3” (298 x 136 x 134 mm) | 13.7” x 9.1” x 2.2” (348 x 230 x 56 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 53.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 105W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Google Assistant |
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