JBL Xtreme 5 vs B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen

Last updated: September 26, 2026

These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Xtreme 5 ranks #2 of 82 large speakers by sound quality at $399.95; the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen ranks #18 of 144 medium speakers by sound quality at $395.58.

JBL Xtreme 5 vs B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen

What the JBL Xtreme 5 does well: Removable battery. The catch: High priced.

The case for the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen: Longer battery than the 2nd gen (~24 hours at sensible volumes). Watch for: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass.

Buy the JBL Xtreme 5 at $399.95 for a large speaker, or the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen at $395.58 for a medium speaker instead.

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Specifications Side By Side

JBL Xtreme 5 B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen
Price$399.95$395.58
Ranked#2 of 82 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#18 of 144 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
AppYesYes
Aux InputNoNo
Battery Life28 hours (Manufacturer specified)24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
EQYes (7 band)Yes
IP RatingIP68IP67
Maximum SPL110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)-
Party ModeYes (Auracast)-
Power BankYes (USB-C, 5V/3A)No
Power InputUSB-CUSB-C
Removable BatteryYes-
TWSYesYes
Weight6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)1.2 lbs (558 g)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LC3SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Built-in MicrophoneNoYes
StereoPartially (1 woofer)No
OmnidirectionalNoPointing up
Bluetooth Version6.05.1
Dimensions13.6” x 6.5” x 6.1” (346 x 165 x 155 mm)5.2” x 1.8” x 5.2” (133 x 46 x 133 mm)
Drivers98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter
Frequency Response40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)-
Amplifier Power1 x 90W RMS Woofer + 2 x 20W RMS Tweeter (AC power mode) 1 x 60W RMS Woofer + 2 x 15W RMS Tweeter (Battery mode)60W
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C)Yes (USB-C)
StrapYes (detachable shoulder strap)Yes (built-in strap)
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The Two Speakers In Full

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JBL Xtreme 5 ranking card

Older models: the JBL Xtreme 3 (rated 4.3/5), the JBL Xtreme 4 (rated 3.8/5), the JBL Xtreme 2 (rated 3.4/5) and the JBL Xtreme (rated 3.2/5).

Pros: Removable battery. Quite deep bass, reaching well below 40Hz. A fantastic sounding speaker with excellent off-axis dispersion, a big step up from older JBL portables. Beats the Soundcore Boom 2 and Tribit Stormbox Blast on bass depth and clarity. Plays clean at volume, unlike the JBL Boombox 4.

Cons: High priced. Some bass boost. A hole in the mid-upper bass which can’t be EQ’d out. Default EQ presets are weak (Signature is boring, Chill and Vocal are close to unusable) - needs the custom EQ to sound its best. Bigger and heavier than the Xtreme 4.

Setup: Try this Oluv EQ for the most neutral sound

Full JBL Xtreme 5 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power1 x 90W RMS Woofer + 2 x 20W RMS Tweeter (AC power mode) 1 x 60W RMS Woofer + 2 x 15W RMS Tweeter (Battery mode)
AppYes
Aux InputNo
Battery Life28 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LC3
Bluetooth Version6.0
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C)
Dimensions13.6” x 6.5” x 6.1” (346 x 165 x 155 mm)
Drivers98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators
EQYes (7 band)
Frequency Response40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIP68
Maximum SPL110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Auracast)
Power BankYes (USB-C, 5V/3A)
Power InputUSB-C
Removable BatteryYes
StereoPartially (1 woofer)
StrapYes (detachable shoulder strap)
TWSYes
Weight6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)
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B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen: $395.58 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen ranking card

Older models: the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen (rated 4.3/5) and the B&O Beosound A1 (rated 4.3/5).

Pros: Longer battery than the 2nd gen (~24 hours at sensible volumes). IP67 rated with a serviceable, replaceable battery - the first Bluetooth speaker with Cradle to Cradle certification. Multipoint connectivity and aptX Adaptive.

Cons: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass. Dipped area in the upper mids. Not as deep of bass as the 2nd gen

Full B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen review and specifications →

Amplifier Power60W
AppYes
Aux InputNo
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Bluetooth Version5.1
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C)
Dimensions5.2” x 1.8” x 5.2” (133 x 46 x 133 mm)
Drivers82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter
EQYes
IP RatingIP67
OmnidirectionalPointing up
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
StrapYes (built-in strap)
TWSYes
Weight1.2 lbs (558 g)
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