Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The JBL Xtreme 5 ranks #2 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $399.95; the JBL Flip 6 ranks #13 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $79.95.
The JBL Xtreme 5 is the louder, deeper-bass choice. 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 56Hz for the JBL Flip 6. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 110dB at full volume, against 98dB for the JBL Flip 6. It is rated for 28 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Flip 6. Watch for: High priced.
The JBL Flip 6 is the lighter choice. A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people. At 1.2 lbs (544 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Xtreme 5 at 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg). The catch: Some slight upper mids emphasis.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 5 at $399.95 for a large speaker, or the JBL Flip 6 at $79.95 for a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 5 | JBL Flip 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $79.95 |
| Ranked | #2 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #13 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 1.2 lbs (544 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 13.6” x 6.5” x 6.1” (346 x 165 x 155 mm) | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter |
| 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) | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (built-in loop) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 56Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 116ms |
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