Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 5. It ranks #2 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $399.95. The Loewe We. Hear Pro ranks #20, rated 4.3/5, at $275, $124.95 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The JBL Xtreme 5 is the tougher pick. A large waterproof speaker with deep bass, wide, clean sound at volume and a removable 28 hour battery. It is rated IP68 against IPX6 for the Loewe We. Hear Pro. The tradeoff: High priced.
The Loewe We. Hear Pro is the lighter pick. A true stereo speaker with excellent separation, a warm balanced midrange and furniture shaking bass at moderate volume. At 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) it weighs noticeably 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: It runs out of headroom quickly: above about 70% volume the bass drops away, the treble gets harsher, and near maximum there is heavy compression and clipping, so the JBL Xtreme 4, Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 and Bogasing S8 Pro Max all sound fuller and cleaner when played loud.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $124.95 with the Loewe We. Hear Pro does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 5 | Loewe We. Hear Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $275 |
| Ranked | #2 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (up to 14 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | AAC, 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) | 5.4”H x 11”W x 5.3”D (138 x 280 x 135 mm) |
| Drivers | 98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2x 70mm woofers + 2x 25mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 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 |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
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