Short answer: the JBL Xtreme. It ranks #52 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $200; the Dali Katch G2 ranks #58 and costs $600, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the JBL Xtreme offers: 15 hour battery. Watch for: Issues with bass distortion at high volumes.
What the Dali Katch G2 offers: Pretty neutral Watch for: Loses bass quickly after 40% volume.
Buy the JBL Xtreme. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Dali Katch G2 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Dali Katch G2. It ranks near the bottom of the 77 large speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Dali Katch G2 is rated for 30 hours versus 15 hours for the JBL Xtreme.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme | Dali Katch G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 Discontinued | $600 |
| Ranked | #52 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #58 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Max Volume | 96dB | - |
| 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 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 |
| 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) |
| Output Power | 40W | 50W RMS |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Xtreme: $200 Discontinued
Pros: 15 hour battery. IPX7 water resistance. JBL Connect for pairing with other JBL speakers. Built-in microphone for calls.
Cons: Issues with bass distortion at high volumes. An older speaker outclassed by newer releases of the Xtreme. External AC power brick for charging. Discontinued.
Full JBL Xtreme review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.1" x 5" x 4.8" (283 x 126 x 122 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 63mm woofers, 2x 35mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 96dB |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Connect) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
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Dali Katch G2: $600 Amazon
Pros: Pretty neutral
Cons: Loses bass quickly after 40% volume. A lot of compression artifacts at high volume. External AC power brick for charging. Horribly overpriced. Nearly identical to the Dali Katch G1. Reverb added to the output screws up the imaging. Quite a hollow character to the sound.
Full Dali Katch G2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.6" x 5.4" x 1.9" (269 x 138 x 47 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 89mm woofers, 2x 21mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 49Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Output Power | 50W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg |
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