Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 3 for balance and reach, the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 for a party-friendly bass mode. The Xtreme 3 has better treble and deeper bass than the Xtreme 2 and more balanced sound than the Xtreme 4, but its bass is boosted and it cannot match better speakers for depth or balance. The Rave Neo 2 is a big improvement over the original, with a Bass Up mode worth using at higher volumes and a slight treble rolloff.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 3 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 3 | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.95 | $84.99 |
| Ranked | #18 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #21 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 133ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 107dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4 lbs (1.83 kg) | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 5.4” x 5.3” (298 x 136 x 134 mm) | 7.8” x 6.1” x 11.8” (198 x 154 x 299 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters | 4” woofer, 2x 2” tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 53.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 80W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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