Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the Sonos Move is the better pick: it ranks #30 of 126 large speakers by sound quality (rated 4.1/5), against #80 (rated 3.2/5) for the JBL Xtreme. If you want one new, the JBL Xtreme 5 replaces the JBL Xtreme and is rated 4.6/5 at $399.95.
The Sonos Move is the better-sounding option. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with warm, full bodied sound, automatic room tuning and a charging base. The tradeoff: It is mono, heavy and less portable than a conventional Bluetooth speaker, while bass pumping and compression become audible at high volume.
The JBL Xtreme is the longer-running, lighter choice. A waterproof stereo boombox with a speakerphone, an aux input, and pairing with other JBL speakers, now discontinued. It is rated for 15 hours of battery against 11 for the Sonos Move. At 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Sonos Move at 6.6 lbs (3 kg). It links with other speakers (Connect), which the Sonos Move cannot. The catch: Issues with bass distortion at high volumes.
Buy the Sonos Move only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the JBL Xtreme 5, which replaces the JBL Xtreme.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Move | JBL Xtreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.95 Discontinued | $200 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #30 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #80 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP56 | IPX7 |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C (requires USB-C PD 12v minimum) | USB-C |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (choose one) plus Sonos Voice Control | - |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Connect) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 9.4” x 6.3” x 5” (240 x 160 x 126 mm) | 11.1” x 5” x 4.8” (283 x 126 x 122 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 3.5” (89mm) mid-woofer + 1x downward-firing tweeter (tweeter size undisclosed by Sonos) | 2x 63mm woofers, 2x 35mm tweeters |
| Maximum SPL | 92dB (Manufacturer specified) | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| Frequency Response | - | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 40W |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Sonos Move: reviews by Smart Home Sounds, NeverEnoughTech and Ezekielo.
- JBL Xtreme: reviews by Alan Ross, Taylor Soloai and Solo Trips.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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