Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 5 is the clear sound-quality and outdoor-performance pick, while the Sony SRS-XG300 is a cheaper bass-forward alternative with a handle. JBL reaches well below 40Hz, remains clean at volume, disperses well off-axis, and adds IP68 protection, a removable battery, USB-C digital audio and a seven-band EQ. It needs a custom EQ to address a mid-upper-bass hole. The Sony SRS-XG300 is discontinued; its replacement is the Sony ULT Field 5.
Sony’s $199.99 XG300 is close in weight, has a retractable handle, 25-hour claimed runtime and Party Connect, but its bass is less deep and its upper-mid peak, hollow balance and rolled-off treble reduce clarity. It also turns itself down rather than holding maximum volume.
The Xtreme 5 is expensive at $399.95, but it is the stronger speaker rather than merely the newer one. Sony only makes sense when the lower price and carry handle outweigh the tonal limitations.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 5 if you want deeper bass, cleaner loud playback, IP68 protection and a removable battery.
Buy the Sony SRS-XG300 if you want a lower-cost handled speaker with a bass-heavy party sound and long claimed runtime.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 5 | Sony SRS-XG300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $199.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #2 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #82 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 13.6” x 6.5” x 6.1” (346 x 165 x 155 mm) | 12.5” x 5.4” x 5.4” (318 x 138 x 136 mm) |
| Drivers | 98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2x X-Balanced woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| 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) | 16W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 54Hz |
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