Short answer: the Ultimate Ears Everboom. It ranks #32 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $149.99; the JBL Xtreme ranks #52 and costs $200, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the JBL Xtreme offers: 15 hour battery. Set against that: Issues with bass distortion at high volumes.
The case for the Ultimate Ears Everboom: This speaker may move around as we get better sound samples. The catch: Has an upper bass boost and is tuned warm with rolled off treble.
One note: the JBL Xtreme is discontinued, but it still ranks #52 of 77 large speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Everboom. It ranks higher for sound quality than the JBL Xtreme and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme | Ultimate Ears Everboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 Discontinued | $149.99 |
| Ranked | #52 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #32 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Max Volume | 96dB | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Connect) | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg | 2.1 lbs / 949 g |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Drivers | 2x 63mm woofers, 2x 35mm tweeters | 2x 56.6mm x 56.2mm fullrange transducers + 2x passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 11.1" x 5" x 4.8" (283 x 126 x 122 mm) | 8.1" x 3.3" x 4.3" (205 x 85 x 110 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 40W | 14W |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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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 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| 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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Ultimate Ears Everboom: $149.99 Amazon
Pros: This speaker may move around as we get better sound samples
Cons: Has an upper bass boost and is tuned warm with rolled off treble. Not very deep bass.
Full Ultimate Ears Everboom review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.1" x 3.3" x 4.3" (205 x 85 x 110 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 56.6mm x 56.2mm fullrange transducers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Output Power | 14W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs / 949 g |
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