Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 4. It ranks #43 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $309.95. The Laney F67 ranks #100, rated 2.5/5, at $239.95, $70 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Xtreme 4 is the better-sounding, lighter choice. A rugged, waterproof speaker with clear, punchy sound, a swappable battery, a power bank and excellent real world battery life. At 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Laney F67 at 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg). It is rated IP67, while the Laney F67 has no water resistance. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Laney F67 cannot. The tradeoff: It cannot produce the deep rumble of a larger speaker, and bass compression increases near maximum volume.
Why pick the Laney F67: A guitar amp styled stereo speaker with onboard tone controls, a long rated battery, and stereo pairing. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Xtreme 4 lacks. The tradeoff: Boosted mids bordering on harsh, slightly rolled off treble, very little bass extension.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 4. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $70 you would save on the Laney F67 does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 4 | Laney F67 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309.95 | $239.95 |
| Ranked | #43 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #100 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | None |
| Bluetooth Latency | 220ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 5.9” x 5.6” (297 x 149 x 141 mm) | 10.4” x 6.3” x 6.1” (265 x 160 x 155 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 19mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 1x 102mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 44Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 40W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~62Hz |
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