Short answer: the Minirig 4 with subwoofer, if you are buying new. The Minirig 3 with subwoofer ranks higher than the JBL Xtreme 3 (#6 vs #18 of 120 large speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Minirig 4 with subwoofer, is rated 4.6/5 at $290 and is still sold new.
The Minirig 3 with subwoofer is the deeper-bass, longer-running choice. A compact speaker and subwoofer pair with very balanced sound and a long battery, now discontinued but worth buying used. Its bass reaches about 47Hz before falling 10dB, against 53Hz for the JBL Xtreme 3. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 15 for the JBL Xtreme 3. At 3.1 lbs (1.42 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the JBL Xtreme 3 at 4 lbs (1.83 kg). Watch for: Not stereo, app is buggy.
The JBL Xtreme 3 is the tougher pick. A loud, waterproof stereo speaker with deep bass, balanced sound and a power bank for charging devices. It is rated IPX7 against Splash resistant for the Minirig 3 with subwoofer. It links with other speakers (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers), which the Minirig 3 with subwoofer cannot. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Minirig 3 with subwoofer. The tradeoff: Boosted bass.
Buy the Minirig 4 with subwoofer, the replacement for the discontinued Minirig 3 with subwoofer; it is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Xtreme 3.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig 3 with subwoofer | JBL Xtreme 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $260 Discontinued | $269.95 |
| Ranked | #6 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #18 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 1ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms | 133ms |
| Maximum SPL | 103dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | Yes |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs (1.42 kg) | 4 lbs (1.83 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) | 11.7” x 5.4” x 5.3” (298 x 136 x 134 mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 53.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 100W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | - | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
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