These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Xtreme 5 ranks #2 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $399.95; the Turtlebox Ranger ranks #62 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $250.
The JBL Xtreme 5 is the longer-running option. 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 12 for the Turtlebox Ranger. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Turtlebox Ranger lacks. The tradeoff: High priced.
The Turtlebox Ranger is the lighter choice. A very tough outdoor speaker with built in magnets for mounting it on metal surfaces. At 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Xtreme 5 at 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg). The tradeoff: Bass sounds kind of thuddy and isn’t as deep as higher ranked speakers.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 5 ($399.95) for a large speaker; the Turtlebox Ranger ($250) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 5 | Turtlebox Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $250.00 |
| Ranked | #2 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #62 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
| 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) | 2.4 lbs (1089 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 13.6” x 6.5” x 6.1” (346 x 165 x 155 mm) | 9.5” x 3.1” x 3.1” (241 x 80 x 80 mm) |
| Drivers | 98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2” (51mm) woofers |
| 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) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
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