Water resistance
- JBL Xtreme 4
- IP67 water and dust resistance
- JBL Xtreme 5
- IP68 water and dust resistance
Speaker comparison
JBL Xtreme 4 vs JBL Xtreme 5
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  JBL Xtreme 4
KSh 35,000In Stock | 02  JBL Xtreme 5
KSh 45,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the JBL Xtreme 4 if you want a lower price (KSh 10,000 less). Choose the JBL Xtreme 5 if you want IP68 water resistance and Bluetooth 6.0.
Connections
- JBL Xtreme 4
- Bluetooth 5.3
- JBL Xtreme 5
- Bluetooth 6.0
Battery life
- JBL Xtreme 4
- Up to 24 hours per charge
- JBL Xtreme 5
- Up to 28 hours per charge
Lightshow
- JBL Xtreme 4
- No party lightshow
- JBL Xtreme 5
- Syncing Ambient Edge Lighting
Frequency response
- JBL Xtreme 4
- 44 Hz – 20 kHz
- JBL Xtreme 5
- 40 Hz - 20k Hz
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Xtreme 4
- Lower price: KSh 35,000 (KSh 10,000 less).
JBL Xtreme 5
- IP68 water and dust resistance.
- Newer Bluetooth 6.0.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
JBL Xtreme 4
- 30 W rated output.
- IP67 water and dust resistance.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Up to 24 hours per charge.
- No party lightshow.
- 44 Hz – 20 kHz.
JBL Xtreme 5
- Rechargeable battery / USB charging.
- IP68 water and dust resistance.
- Bluetooth 6.0.
- Up to 28 hours per charge.
- Syncing Ambient Edge Lighting.
- 40 Hz - 20k Hz.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Xtreme 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Xtreme 4 | Xtreme 5 |
| Announced | Released: 2024 | — |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | Black, Blue, Camo | — |
Design
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Xtreme 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 29.7 × 14.9 × 14.1 cm | 34.6 x 16.5 x 15.5 cm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Xtreme 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 68 Wh Li-ion polymer (replaceable), up to 24 hours + 6 hours Playtime Boost | Li-ion 68Wh |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Xtreme 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 with Auracast and multipoint | 6.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Bluetooth-only portable speaker | Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| HDMI | Portable speaker design | Portable speaker design |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | No microphone or guitar input | No microphone or guitar input |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | Auracast™ Supported |
Features
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Xtreme 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | No built-in voice assistant | No built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | No party lightshow | Syncing Ambient Edge Lighting |
| Party Features | Not a party-speaker product | Not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | Not a home-cinema speaker | Not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | Detachable shoulder strap, recycled plastic and fabric | — |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Xtreme 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 2 × 70mm woofers, 2 × 20mm tweeters, dual passive radiators | — |
| Frequency Response | 44 Hz – 20 kHz | 40 Hz - 20k Hz |
| Total Power Output | 2 × 30W RMS woofers + 2 × 20W RMS tweeters (AC) | — |
| Audio Features | AI Sound Boost, JBL Portable app with EQ | — |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Xtreme 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | Up to 24 hours (up to 30 hours with Playtime Boost) | Up to 28 Hours (with Playtime Boost) |
| Charging Time | Approximately 3.5 hours | 3.5 Hours |
| Charging Port | Approx. 3.5 hours; fast charge support; USB-C power bank | — |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Xtreme 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 | IP68 Waterproof and Dustproof |
| Materials | Rugged fabric and rubber, recycled materials, IP67 waterproof and dustproof | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Xtreme 4 | JBL Xtreme 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Xtreme 4 | Xtreme 5 |
| Subwoofer | No subwoofer supplied | No subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | No remote control supplied | No remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Mounting Accessories | Portable design | Portable design |
| Other Accessories | Speaker, shoulder strap, quick start guide, warranty/safety sheet | — |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
Similarities
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both are water resistant (IP67 and IP68).
- Both recharge in about 3.5 hours.
- Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
- Same Wi-Fi: bluetooth-only portable speaker.
- Same HDMI: portable speaker design.
In summary
Choose Xtreme 5 for IP68 water and dust resistance; Xtreme 4 is the cheaper choice if you do not need IP68 water and dust resistance.
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