Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 5, if you are buying new. The JBL Xtreme ranks higher than the DALI Katch G2 (#80 vs #96 of 126 large speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the JBL Xtreme 5, is rated 4.6/5 at $399.95 and is still sold new.
The JBL Xtreme is the better-sounding choice. A waterproof stereo boombox with a speakerphone, an aux input, and pairing with other JBL speakers, now discontinued. It links with other speakers (Connect), which the DALI Katch G2 cannot. Watch for: Issues with bass distortion at high volumes.
The DALI Katch G2 is the longer-running, lighter pick. A slim, elegant waterproof stereo speaker with a built in strap, a very long battery, and high quality Bluetooth. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 15 for the JBL Xtreme. At 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Xtreme at 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg). It supports aptX HD Bluetooth, which the JBL Xtreme lacks. Watch for: Loses bass quickly after 40% volume.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 5, the replacement for the discontinued JBL Xtreme; it is rated higher for sound quality than the DALI Katch G2.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme | DALI Katch G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 Discontinued | $750.00 |
| Ranked | #80 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #96 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Connect) | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 63mm woofers, 2x 35mm tweeters | 2x 89mm woofers, 2x 21mm tweeters |
| Dimensions | 11.1” x 5” x 4.8” (283 x 126 x 122 mm) | 10.6” x 5.4” x 1.9” (269 x 138 x 47 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 49Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 50W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in strap) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Xtreme: reviews by Alan Ross, Taylor Soloai and Solo Trips.
- DALI Katch G2: reviews by JOY’s 3D Audio Show, Oluv and Alan Ross.
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