Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 3 for scale and balance, the Soundcore Motion X500 for compact stereo value. The Xtreme 3 has better treble and deeper bass than the Xtreme 2 and is more balanced than the Xtreme 4. The X500 packs 40W of stereo from two tweeters and a woofer with IPX7 sealing and a Spatial Dynamic mode, though it runs a little bright with a peak at 250Hz and a dip at 1kHz.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 3 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Soundcore Motion X500 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 3 | Soundcore Motion X500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.95 | $99.99 |
| Ranked | #18 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #27 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 48Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 133ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 104dB (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 | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4 lbs (1.83 kg) | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | LDAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 5.4” x 5.3” (298 x 136 x 134 mm) | 8.7” x 8” x 3.2” (220 x 202 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x 58mm (2.3”) forward-firing full-range drivers + 1x 43mm (1.7”) upward-firing driver |
| Frequency Response | 53.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
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