JBL Xtreme 4 vs Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV
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| Feature |  JBL Xtreme 4 |  Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 35,000.00 | KSh 37,000.00 |
| Battery | 68 Wh Li-ion polymer (replaceable), up to 24 hours + 6 hours Playtime Boost | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.97kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Bose |
| Model | Xtreme 4 | Bose TV Speaker |
| Announced | Released: 2024 | 2020 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Soundbar |
| Color | Black, Blue, Camo | Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 29.7 × 14.9 × 14.1 cm | 593.4 × 56.1 × 102.1mm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.97kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 with Auracast and multipoint | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — no Wi-Fi connectivity |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | 1 × HDMI ARC with CEC |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Up to 10m / 33ft |
| Wired Inputs | — | Optical digital input, 3.5mm AUX input and 3.5mm BASS output |
| USB | — | N/A — no user USB input |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | Bose SimpleSync compatible |
| App Support | — | N/A — no companion app required |
Features
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in 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 | Dolby Digital, dialogue mode, HDMI ARC/CEC and optional wired Bose Bass Module support |
| Special Features | Detachable shoulder strap, recycled plastic and fabric | Auto-wake, enhanced dialogue and Bose SimpleSync compatibility |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 2 × 70mm woofers, 2 × 20mm tweeters, dual passive radiators | 3-speaker array; Bose does not publish driver dimensions |
| Frequency Response | 44 Hz – 20 kHz | — |
| Total Power Output | 2 × 30W RMS woofers + 2 × 20W RMS tweeters (AC) | — |
| Audio Features | AI Sound Boost, JBL Portable app with EQ | Dolby Digital; enhanced dialogue reproduction |
| Speaker Configuration | — | Compact 2.0-channel soundbar with three-speaker array |
| Audio Channels | — | 2.0-channel |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Dialogue mode and adjustable bass |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | AC 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 | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Port | Approx. 3.5 hours; fast charge support; USB-C power bank | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Fast Charging | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | — | Standby: |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 | N/A — indoor mains-powered design |
| Materials | Rugged fabric and rubber, recycled materials, IP67 waterproof and dustproof | Metal and plastic |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Tabletop or optional Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket |
| Controls | — | Supplied remote control and HDMI-CEC TV control |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Xtreme 4 | Bose TV Speaker |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | Remote control with preinstalled battery |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | AC power cord |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | Optical digital audio cable; HDMI cable not supplied |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A — wall bracket sold separately |
| Other Accessories | Speaker, shoulder strap, quick start guide, warranty/safety sheet | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety instructions |
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