Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 3. It ranks #18 of 126 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $269.95. The Tronsmart Bang 2 ranks #56, rated 3.6/5, at $109.99, $159.96 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Xtreme 3 is the better-sounding, lighter choice. A loud, waterproof stereo speaker with deep bass, balanced sound and a power bank for charging devices. At 4 lbs (1.83 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Tronsmart Bang 2 at 5.8 lbs (2.63 kg). The tradeoff: Boosted bass.
The Tronsmart Bang 2 is the longer-running option. A loud party speaker whose bass holds up at high volume, with water resistance, a long battery, app EQ and a shoulder strap. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 15 for the JBL Xtreme 3. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Xtreme 3 lacks. Watch for: Verdicts against the Soundcore Boom 2 and the Tribit Stormbox Lava were split: Dominik Reviews preferred the Soundcore Boom 2, and several listeners found the Bang 2’s mids muffled and its highs subdued without custom EQ.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 3. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $159.96 saving on the Tronsmart Bang 2 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 3 | Tronsmart Bang 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.95 | $109.99 |
| Ranked | #18 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours at 50% volume, lights off (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 133ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 105dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | Yes (multi-speaker pairing) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4 lbs (1.83 kg) | 5.8 lbs (2.63 kg) |
| App | No | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (app) |
| 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) | 8.2”H x 15.3”W x 6.2”D (208 x 389 x 158 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters | 1x racetrack mid-woofer + 2x tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 53.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 53Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 90W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
| Charging Time | - | 4.5 hours |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Xtreme 3: reviews by Alan Ross, Dominik and Mateusz Cholewa.
- Tronsmart Bang 2: reviews by Dominik, Jagist and BT Sound Lab.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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