JBL Xtreme 5 vs Minirig mk2 with subwoofer

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 5 for the higher ranking, the Minirig mk2 with subwoofer for the lower price. The JBL Xtreme 5 ranks #2 of 75 large speakers at $349.95. The Minirig mk2 with subwoofer ranks #7 at $260, $89.95 cheaper.

The case for the JBL Xtreme 5: Removable battery. Set against that: High priced.

What the Minirig mk2 with subwoofer gets right: Very balanced sound. Set against that: Not stereo, app is buggy.

One note: the Minirig mk2 with subwoofer is discontinued, but it still ranks #7 of 75 large speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.

Buy the JBL Xtreme 5 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Minirig mk2 with subwoofer if the price matters more than the ranking.

Specifications Side By Side

JBL Xtreme 5 Minirig mk2 with subwoofer
Price$349.95$260 Discontinued
Ranked#2 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#7 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
AppYesYes
Aux InputNoYes
Battery Life28 hours (Manufacturer specified)40 hours (Manufacturer specified)
EQYes (7 band)Yes
IP RatingIP68Splash resistant
Max Volume110dB-
Party ModeYes (Auracast)No
Power BankYesNo
Power InputUSB-CProprietary USB cable
Removable BatteryYes-
TWSYesYes (cable)
Weight6.4 lbs / 2.9 kg3 lbs / 1.36 kg
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LC3SBC
Built in MicrophoneNoYes
StereoPartially (1 woofer)No
Bluetooth Version6.0-
Dimensions13.6" x 6.5" x 6.1" (346 x 165 x 155 mm)4.0" diameter x 8.6" H (101.6 x 219mm)
Drivers98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators74mm custom driver
Frequency Response40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)-
Output 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)40W
USB AudioYes-
Bass Extension (-10dB)-47Hz
Discontinued-Yes

The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Xtreme 5: $349.95 Amazon Bhphotovideo

JBL Xtreme 5 ranking card

Pros: Removable battery. Quite deep bass. A fantastic sounding speaker

Cons: High priced. Some bass boost. A hole in the mid-upper bass which can’t be EQ’d out

Setup: Try this Oluv EQ for the most neutral sound

AppYes
Aux InputNo
Battery Life28 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LC3
Bluetooth Version6.0
Built in MicrophoneNo
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
Max Volume110dB
Output 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)
Party ModeYes (Auracast)
Power BankYes
Power InputUSB-C
Removable BatteryYes
StereoPartially (1 woofer)
TWSYes
USB AudioYes
Weight6.4 lbs / 2.9 kg
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Minirig mk2 with subwoofer: $260 Discontinued

Minirig mk2 with subwoofer ranking card

Pros: Very balanced sound

Cons: Not stereo, app is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy. Not easy to carry on the go, no handle and there’s 2 pieces. Calls itself splash resistant but has no official water rating. A bit expensive. Has reliability issues more often than any other speaker. Discontinued.

AppYes
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)47Hz
Battery Life40 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Built in MicrophoneYes
Dimensions4.0" diameter x 8.6" H (101.6 x 219mm)
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers74mm custom driver
EQYes
IP RatingSplash resistant
Output Power40W
Party ModeNo
Power BankNo
Power InputProprietary USB cable
StereoNo
TWSYes (cable)
Weight3 lbs / 1.36 kg

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