JBL

JBL Xtreme 4

The JBL Xtreme 4 lands as a entry-level bluetooth speaker, built around 24 hours.

54/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
24 hoursIP67
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Why we rate it

  • Charges other devices
  • Dustproof
  • Carrying strap / handle
  • Above-average woofer count
  • No stereo pairing
  • Below-average drivers
Score profile

Where the JBL Xtreme 4 wins and loses

Scored against the bluetooth speakers class
AudioBatteryDesign686782
Audio
68
Battery
67
Design
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Audio

Drivers2
Woofer count2
Passive radiators2

Battery

Battery life24 hours
Charges other devicesYes

Design

IP ratingIP67
DustproofYes
Carrying strap / handleYes
Head to head

JBL Xtreme 4 vs Soundcore Soundcore Boom 3i

Highlighted cell = better in that row
AudioBatteryDesign
JBL Xtreme 4Soundcore Boom 3i
 JBLJBL Xtreme 4This pageSoundcoreSoundcore Boom 3i
Overall score54 /10054 /100
Battery hours24 hoursBetter16 hours
Max power50 W
IP ratingIP67IP68
Bluetooth5.3
Who it's for

Is the JBL Xtreme 4 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable bluetooth speaker for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need stereo pairing, in which case a higher-tier bluetooth speaker is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the JBL Xtreme 4 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 54/100 against other bluetooth speakers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.

What stands out on the JBL Xtreme 4?

Its charges other devices stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Edifier MP330?

The Edifier MP330 scores 55/100 versus this one at 54/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.