Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 5. It ranks #2 of 126 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $399.95. The Tronsmart Force Max ranks #91, rated 3.0/5, at $119.99, $279.96 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Xtreme 5 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A large waterproof speaker with deep bass, wide, clean sound at volume and a removable 28 hour battery. It is rated for 28 hours of battery against 13 for the Tronsmart Force Max. It is rated IP68 against IPX6 for the Tronsmart Force Max. Watch for: High priced.
What the Tronsmart Force Max does well: A waterproof party speaker that spreads sound in all directions, with power bank charging and plenty of playback options. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Xtreme 5 lacks. The tradeoff: Sonido Pesado found the Tronsmart Halo 100 clearly better, with clearer mids and highs.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $279.96 you would save on the Tronsmart Force Max does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 5 | Tronsmart Force Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $119.99 |
| Ranked | #2 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #91 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 hours at 50% volume (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes (3 presets) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| 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) | 5.6 lbs (2.54 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | - |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 13.6” x 6.5” x 6.1” (346 x 165 x 155 mm) | 6”H x 10.2”W x 3.3”D (153 x 258 x 85 mm) |
| Drivers | 98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2x woofers + 2x tweeters + 2x passive radiators (front and rear) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 20Hz - 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) | 80W |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Charging Time | - | 4 to 5 hours |
| 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 Force Max: reviews by Dominik, Sonido Pesado and Audio y Mas.
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