Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 5 for convenience, the Minirig 4 with subwoofer for balanced sound. The Xtreme 5’s removable battery comes with a high $399.95 price. The Minirig setup sounds very balanced, but it is not stereo and its app is buggy.
Buy the Minirig 4 with subwoofer. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $109.95 less than the JBL Xtreme 5.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Xtreme 5 at IP68 (extended submersion) holds up far better than the Minirig 4 with subwoofer at Splash resistant (splashing).
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 5 | Minirig 4 with subwoofer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $290 |
| Ranked | #2 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #5 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | Splash resistant |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 3.2 lbs (1.44 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 13.6” x 6.5” x 6.1” (346 x 165 x 155 mm) | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Drivers | 98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 70mm custom driver |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 18kHz (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) | 50W |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 60ms |
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