These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Xtreme 5 ranks #2 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $399.95; the JBL Charge 5 Wifi ranks #29 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $139.95.
The JBL Xtreme 5 is the deeper-bass, longer-running option. A large waterproof speaker with deep bass, wide, clean sound at volume and a removable 28 hour battery. Its bass reaches about 43Hz before falling 10dB, against 53Hz for the JBL Charge 5 Wifi. It is rated for 28 hours of battery against 20 for the JBL Charge 5 Wifi. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the JBL Charge 5 Wifi cannot. The catch: High priced.
The JBL Charge 5 Wifi is the lighter option. A rugged waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound plus Wi-Fi streaming over AirPlay and Chromecast, long battery life and a phone charging port. At 2.2 lbs (1 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Xtreme 5 at 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg). The catch: Shouty upper mids.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 5 at $399.95 if you want a large speaker. Buy the JBL Charge 5 Wifi at $139.95 if you want a medium speaker instead.
Looking for alternatives? See the complete Portable Bluetooth rankings.
Prices on this page were last checked November 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date/time and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 5 | JBL Charge 5 Wifi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $139.95 |
| Ranked | #2 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #29 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 99dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 2.2 lbs (1000 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes (dual microphones) |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 13.6” x 6.5” x 6.1” (346 x 165 x 155 mm) | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 97 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 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) | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 53Hz |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Streaming Services | - | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music |
Related Speaker Comparisons
More worthwhile head-to-heads for JBL Xtreme 5: