Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 4 for better sound quality, the Tronsmart Bang 2 for the lower price. The JBL Xtreme 4 ranks #43 of 126 large speakers, rated 3.8/5, at $309.95. The Tronsmart Bang 2 ranks #56, rated 3.6/5, at $109.99, $199.96 cheaper.
The JBL Xtreme 4 is the lighter option. 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 Tronsmart Bang 2 at 5.8 lbs (2.63 kg). The tradeoff: It cannot produce the deep rumble of a larger speaker, and bass compression increases near maximum volume.
Why pick the Tronsmart Bang 2: A loud party speaker whose bass holds up at high volume, with water resistance, a long battery, app EQ and a shoulder strap. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Xtreme 4 lacks. The tradeoff: 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 4 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tronsmart Bang 2 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 4 | Tronsmart Bang 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309.95 | $109.99 |
| Ranked | #43 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours at 50% volume, lights off (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | Yes (app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 220ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 105dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (multi-speaker pairing) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) | 5.8 lbs (2.63 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 5.9” x 5.6” (297 x 149 x 141 mm) | 8.2”H x 15.3”W x 6.2”D (208 x 389 x 158 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 19mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 1x racetrack mid-woofer + 2x tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 44Hz - 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 |
Watch Them Compared
Videos and reviews that test both speakers side by side.
- Dominik Reviews: Tronsmart Bang 2 vs JBL Xtreme 4 - Are both Extreme?
- BT Sound Lab: JBL Xtreme 4 vs Tronsmart Bang 2
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Xtreme 4: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone🔈3DAudio🎧& Music, JOY‘s 🎧3D🔈Audio-Show and Oluv.
- Tronsmart Bang 2: reviews by Dominik, Jagist and BT Sound Lab.
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