Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 4 for bass depth and a removable battery, the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 for value. The Xtreme 4 has a removable battery and slightly deeper bass than the Xtreme 3, but it is high priced with bass boost and an upper-bass-to-midrange dip that cannot be EQ’d out. The Rave Neo 2 is a big step up from the original with bass-up best used at higher volumes, though it has a slight treble rolloff.
Buy the Soundcore Rave Neo 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Xtreme 4 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 4 | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309.95 | $84.99 |
| Ranked | #43 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #21 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 220ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 107dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 5.9” x 5.6” (297 x 149 x 141 mm) | 7.8” x 6.1” x 11.8” (198 x 154 x 299 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 19mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 4” woofer, 2x 2” tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 44Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 80W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 44Hz |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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