JBL Xtreme 4 vs JBL Cinema SB550
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| Feature |  JBL Xtreme 4 |  JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 35,000.00 | KSh 35,500.00 |
| Battery | 68 Wh Li-ion polymer (replaceable), up to 24 hours + 6 hours Playtime Boost | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | Soundbar: 2.5 kg; subwoofer: 4.2 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Xtreme 4 | Cinema SB550 |
| Announced | Released: 2024 | — |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Soundbar with Subwoofer |
| Color | Black, Blue, Camo | Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 29.7 × 14.9 × 14.1 cm | Soundbar: 950 × 64 × 80 mm; subwoofer: 200 × 324 × 250 mm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | Soundbar: 2.5 kg; subwoofer: 4.2 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 68 Wh Li-ion polymer (replaceable), up to 24 hours + 6 hours Playtime Boost | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 with Auracast and multipoint | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | — |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | 1 HDMI ARC output; HDCP 1.4 |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | — | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.6 |
| Wired Inputs | — | Optical; USB Type-A; HDMI ARC |
| USB | — | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) |
Features
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | — |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | 3.1-channel Dolby Audio; HDMI ARC; wireless subwoofer |
| Special Features | Detachable shoulder strap, recycled plastic and fabric | Bluetooth 5.3; low-profile soundbar design |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 2 × 70mm woofers, 2 × 20mm tweeters, dual passive radiators | Soundbar: 3 × (45 × 100) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 13 mm tweeters; subwoofer: 5.25 in (133 mm) wireless subwoofer |
| Frequency Response | 44 Hz – 20 kHz | 45 Hz – 20 kHz (-10 dB) |
| Total Power Output | 2 × 30W RMS woofers + 2 × 20W RMS tweeters (AC) | 250 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 150 W; subwoofer 100 W) |
| Audio Features | AI Sound Boost, JBL Portable app with EQ | Dolby Audio; 3.1-channel soundbar; wireless subwoofer |
| Speaker Configuration | — | 3.1 channel |
| Amplifier | — | Soundbar 150 W + subwoofer 100 W; max @ THD 1% |
| Audio Channels | — | 3.1 |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains |
| Battery Life | Up to 24 hours (up to 30 hours with Playtime Boost) | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Time | Approximately 3.5 hours | — |
| Charging Port | Approx. 3.5 hours; fast charge support; USB-C power bank | — |
| Power Consumption | — | Standby less than 0.5 W |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 | — |
| Materials | Rugged fabric and rubber, recycled materials, IP67 waterproof and dustproof | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Tabletop or wall mount; wall-mount bracket kit included |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Xtreme 4 | 1 × soundbar |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | 1 × wireless subwoofer |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | Remote control with batteries |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | Power cords (up to 8 pcs depending on region SKU) |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | 1 × HDMI cable |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | Wall-mount bracket kit with screws |
| Other Accessories | Speaker, shoulder strap, quick start guide, warranty/safety sheet | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick start guide; warranty card; safety sheet |
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