Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 3. Both are rated 4.3/5 for sound quality (#18 and #20 of 120 large speakers), and the JBL Xtreme 3 costs $269.95 against $275 for the Loewe We. Hear Pro, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
What the JBL Xtreme 3 does well: A loud, waterproof stereo speaker with deep bass, balanced sound and a power bank for charging devices. Watch for: Boosted bass.
The Loewe We. Hear Pro is the longer-running pick. A true stereo speaker with excellent separation, a warm balanced midrange and furniture shaking bass at moderate volume. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 15 for the JBL Xtreme 3. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Xtreme 3 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Xtreme 3 lacks. The catch: It runs out of headroom quickly: above about 70% volume the bass drops away, the treble gets harsher, and near maximum there is heavy compression and clipping, so the JBL Xtreme 4, Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 and Bogasing S8 Pro Max all sound fuller and cleaner when played loud.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 3. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $5.05 less than the Loewe We. Hear Pro.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 3 | Loewe We. Hear Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.95 | $275 |
| Ranked | #18 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 133ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | Yes (up to 14 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4 lbs (1.83 kg) | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) |
| App | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 5.4” x 5.3” (298 x 136 x 134 mm) | 5.4”H x 11”W x 5.3”D (138 x 280 x 135 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x 70mm woofers + 2x 25mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 53.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 100W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
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