Short answer: the Xtreme 3, and it’s much cheaper too. It ranks #18 of 120 large speakers at $269.95. The Tufton costs $474.95, $205 more, and ranks #89 of 113 in the boombox class, near the bottom of a different field.
The Tufton’s case is a 3-way design covering the full frequency range in 360 degrees, with a 20-hour battery and quick-charge support. Our notes describe real tonal problems: not much lower bass, boomy upper bass, boosted treble, and a very low IPX2 water rating.
The Xtreme 3 has its own real flaws, boosted bass and less balance than the best in its class, but it’s the far more capable speaker for the money, and our notes call it more balanced than the Xtreme 4 that replaced it.
Buy the Xtreme 3. It costs less and measures meaningfully better than the Tufton.
Water resistance is not close: the JBL Xtreme 3 is rated at IPX7 (brief submersion), well ahead of the Marshall Tufton at IPX2 (light drips).
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A loud, waterproof stereo speaker with deep bass, balanced sound and a power bank for charging devices.
A classic Marshall styled boombox with a long battery, quick charging and sturdy construction that spreads sound all around.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 3 | Marshall Tufton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.95 | $474.95 |
| Ranked | #18 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #89 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 42Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 133ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| 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 | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 4 lbs (1.83 kg) | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX2 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 5.4” x 5.3” (298 x 136 x 134 mm) | 9” x 6.4” x 13.8” (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters | 1x 5.25” woofer + 2x 2” full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 53.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 80W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| USB Playback | - | No |
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