These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Klipsch The One II ranks #22 of 25 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $129.95; the JBL Xtreme ranks #71 of 103 large speakers by sound quality at $200.
What the Klipsch The One II does well: Ac-powered operation and limited-stereo playback make its feature set practical for its intended room or portable use. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the JBL Xtreme lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Xtreme lacks.
The JBL Xtreme is the battery-powered choice. 15 hour battery. Its battery is rated for 15 hours, while the Klipsch The One II needs an outlet. It links with other speakers (Connect), which the Klipsch The One II cannot. Watch for: Issues with bass distortion at high volumes.
One note: the JBL Xtreme is no longer in production and isn’t widely stocked new anymore. The JBL Xtreme’s replacement, the JBL Xtreme 5, is still sold new.
Buy the Klipsch The One II ($129.95) for a powered desktop speaker; the JBL Xtreme ($200) suits a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch The One II | JBL Xtreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.95 each | $200 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #22 of 25 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #71 of 103 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Weight | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 5.9” x 5.9” (231 x 150 x 150 mm) | 11.1” x 5” x 4.8” (283 x 126 x 122 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | No |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB | - |
| Drivers | 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges | 2x 63mm woofers, 2x 35mm tweeters |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Connect) |
| TWS | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | - |
| Amplifier Power | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) | 40W |
| XLR Input | No | - |
| RCA Input | Yes | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | Yes | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | Yes | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| IP Rating | - | IPX7 |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Power Input | - | USB-C |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Klipsch The One II: $129.95 each Amazon eBay
Newer model: the Klipsch The One Plus, estimated 3.4/5, released Sep 2023. It adds app control. See every Klipsch The One and The Three generation.
Same family: the Klipsch The Three II (larger model, ranked higher, rated 3.4/5).
Pros: At 3.9 kg, Klipsch The One II combines 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges with Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB. Ac-powered operation and limited-stereo playback make its feature set practical for its intended room or portable use.
Cons: Bass is limited by its 50Hz to 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) specification. There is no companion app.
Full Klipsch The One II review and specifications →
| Released | Aug 2019 (7 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 5.9” x 5.9” (231 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| Party Mode | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TRS Input | No |
| TWS | No |
| USB Input | Yes |
| Weight | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
| XLR Input | No |
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JBL Xtreme: $200 Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the JBL Xtreme 5, ranked higher, rated 4.6/5, released Apr 2026. See every JBL Xtreme generation.
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 →
| Released | Sep 2015 (11 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 40W |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| 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) |
| Drivers | 2x 63mm woofers, 2x 35mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| 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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