Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 5 if sound quality matters most, the Bogasing S8 Pro Max if price matters most. The JBL Xtreme 5 ranks #2 of 120 large speakers, rated 4.6/5, at $399.95. The Bogasing S8 Pro Max ranks #24, rated 4.2/5, at $169.99, $229.96 cheaper.
The JBL Xtreme 5 is the better-sounding pick. A large waterproof speaker with deep bass, wide, clean sound at volume and a removable 28 hour battery. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Bogasing S8 Pro Max lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bogasing S8 Pro Max lacks. The catch: High priced.
The Bogasing S8 Pro Max is the lighter choice. A three way stereo speaker in an aluminum body with a wide soundstage, punchy detailed sound and clean output at full volume. At 3.4 lbs (1.55 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Xtreme 5 at 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Xtreme 5 lacks. The catch: Its tuning is bright: the 3D mode pushes the mids and treble hard, can sound sharp or tiring at higher volumes, and sometimes adds an echo effect to vocals.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 5 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Bogasing S8 Pro Max if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 5 | Bogasing S8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #2 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #24 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | - |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 3.4 lbs (1.55 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 13.6” x 6.5” x 6.1” (346 x 165 x 155 mm) | 4.3”H x 11.1”W x 2.6”D (110 x 281 x 65 mm) |
| Drivers | 98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 70mm woofer + 2x 52mm midrange + 2x 31mm silk tweeters + 2x 80mm passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 1 x 90W RMS Woofer + 2 x 20W RMS Tweeter (AC power mode) 1 x 60W RMS Woofer + 2 x 15W RMS Tweeter (Battery mode) | 100W (40W woofer, 2x 20W midrange, 2x 10W tweeters) |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
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