Short answer: the Minirig 4 with subwoofer, if you are buying new. The Minirig 3 with subwoofer ranks higher than the JBL Xtreme 4 (#6 vs #43 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 better-sounding, lighter pick. A compact speaker and subwoofer pair with very balanced sound and a long battery, now discontinued but worth buying used. At 3.1 lbs (1.42 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the JBL Xtreme 4 at 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Xtreme 4 lacks. The catch: Not stereo, app is buggy.
The JBL Xtreme 4 is the louder, tougher option. A rugged, waterproof speaker with clear, punchy sound, a swappable battery, a power bank and excellent real world battery life. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 106dB at full volume, against 103dB for the Minirig 3 with subwoofer. It is rated IP67 against Splash resistant for the Minirig 3 with subwoofer. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Minirig 3 with subwoofer cannot. The catch: It cannot produce the deep rumble of a larger speaker, and bass compression increases near maximum volume.
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 4.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig 3 with subwoofer | JBL Xtreme 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $260 Discontinued | $309.95 |
| Ranked | #6 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #43 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 1ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (5 band) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms | 220ms |
| Maximum SPL | 103dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (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) | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) | 11.7” x 5.9” x 5.6” (297 x 149 x 141 mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 19mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 44Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 100W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
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