Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 5 on measured sound quality, the Tronsmart Bang 2 on price. The JBL Xtreme 5 ranks #2 of 126 large speakers, rated 4.6/5, at $399.95. The Tronsmart Bang 2 ranks #56, rated 3.6/5, at $109.99, $289.96 cheaper.
The JBL Xtreme 5 is the better-sounding, tougher option. 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 Tronsmart Bang 2. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Tronsmart Bang 2 lacks. The tradeoff: High priced.
The case for the Tronsmart Bang 2: A loud party speaker whose bass holds up at high volume, with water resistance, a long battery, app EQ and a shoulder strap. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Xtreme 5 lacks. Watch for: Verdicts against the Soundcore Boom 2 and the Tribit Stormbox Lava were split: Dominik Reviews preferred the Soundcore Boom 2, and several listeners found the Bang 2’s mids muffled and its highs subdued without custom EQ.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 5 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tronsmart Bang 2 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 5 | Tronsmart Bang 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $109.99 |
| Ranked | #2 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours at 50% volume, lights off (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes (app) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 105dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (multi-speaker pairing) |
| 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) | 5.8 lbs (2.63 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 13.6” x 6.5” x 6.1” (346 x 165 x 155 mm) | 8.2”H x 15.3”W x 6.2”D (208 x 389 x 158 mm) |
| Drivers | 98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 1x racetrack mid-woofer + 2x tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 53Hz - 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) | 90W |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Charging Time | - | 4.5 hours |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Xtreme 5: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone🔈3DAudio🎧& Music, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- Tronsmart Bang 2: reviews by Dominik, Jagist and BT Sound Lab.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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