Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 4. It ranks #43 of 126 large speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $309.95. The Tronsmart Force Max ranks #91, rated 3.0/5, at $119.99, $189.96 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The JBL Xtreme 4 is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A rugged, waterproof speaker with clear, punchy sound, a swappable battery, a power bank and excellent real world battery life. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 13 for the Tronsmart Force Max. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Tronsmart Force Max. Watch for: It cannot produce the deep rumble of a larger speaker, and bass compression increases near maximum volume.
What the Tronsmart Force Max does well: A waterproof party speaker that spreads sound in all directions, with power bank charging and plenty of playback options. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Xtreme 4 lacks. The tradeoff: Sonido Pesado found the Tronsmart Halo 100 clearly better, with clearer mids and highs.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 4. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $189.96 with the Tronsmart Force Max does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 4 | Tronsmart Force Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309.95 | $119.99 |
| Ranked | #43 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #91 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 hours at 50% volume (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | Yes (3 presets) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 220ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| 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) | 5.6 lbs (2.54 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 5.9” x 5.6” (297 x 149 x 141 mm) | 6”H x 10.2”W x 3.3”D (153 x 258 x 85 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 19mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2x woofers + 2x tweeters + 2x passive radiators (front and rear) |
| Frequency Response | 44Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 80W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Charging Time | - | 4 to 5 hours |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Xtreme 4: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone🔈3DAudio🎧& Music, JOY‘s 🎧3D🔈Audio-Show and Oluv.
- Tronsmart Force Max: reviews by Dominik, Sonido Pesado and Audio y Mas.
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