Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 3. It ranks #18 of 115 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $269.95; the Devialet Mania ranks #52, rated 3.6/5, and costs $899, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The JBL Xtreme 3 is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A loud, waterproof stereo speaker with deep bass, balanced sound and a power bank for charging devices. It is rated for 15 hours of battery against 10 for the Devialet Mania. At 4 lbs (1.83 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Devialet Mania at 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg). It is rated IPX7 against IPX4 for the Devialet Mania. Watch for: Boosted bass.
The Devialet Mania is the deeper-bass choice. A compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance. Its bass reaches about 47Hz before falling 10dB, against 53Hz for the JBL Xtreme 3. The catch: Not very loud.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 3. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Devialet Mania and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A loud, waterproof stereo speaker with deep bass, balanced sound and a power bank for charging devices.
A compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 3 | Devialet Mania | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.95 | $899.00 |
| Ranked | #18 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #52 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 133ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 95dB (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) | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 5.4” x 5.3” (298 x 136 x 134 mm) | 6.9” x 7.6” x 5.5” (176 x 193 x 139 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers |
| Frequency Response | 53.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 176W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa |
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