JBL
JBL Xtreme 5
A solid mid-range pick in the bluetooth speakers line-up, with 28 hours up front.
62/100
28 hoursIP68
£300best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Auracast / multi-stream
- EQ via app
- Fast charge
- Above-average tweeter count
- No stereo pairing
- Below-average woofer count
Score profile
Scored against the bluetooth speakers classWhere the JBL Xtreme 5 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Audio
Tweeter count2
Woofer count1
Auracast / multi-streamYes
EQ via appYes
Battery
Battery life28 hours
Fast chargeYes
Design
IP ratingIP68
Floats in waterYes
DustproofYes
RGB lightingYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowJBL Xtreme 5 vs Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore
JBL Xtreme 5Beosound Explore
| JBLJBL Xtreme 5This page | Bang & OlufsenBeosound Explore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62 /100Better | 60 /100 |
| Battery hours | 28 hoursBetter | 27 hours |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | — | 650 g |
Who it's for
Is the JBL Xtreme 5 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.
good
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 5 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 62/100 against other bluetooth speakers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the JBL Xtreme 5?
Its auracast / multi-stream stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Sonos Move 2?
The Sonos Move 2 scores 63/100 versus this one at 62/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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