JBL Xtreme 2 vs Xtreme 4

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JBL Xtreme 2 vs Xtreme 4

Summary

  • JBL Charge 4

  • I often bring my portable speaker outdoors
  • JBL Xtreme 2 The durable fabric material and rugged rubber housing allows your speaker to outlast all of your adventures.
  • JBL Charge 4 Take Charge 4 to the beach or the pool without worrying about spills or even submersion in water.
  • I need a waterproof speaker
  • JBL Xtreme 2
  • JBL Charge 4
  • The portable speaker must fit in my small backpack
  • JBL Xtreme 2 Medium sized bluetooth speaker (13.6 x 28.8 x 13.2) and doesn't fit in all backpacks
  • JBL Charge 4 Small sized bluetooth speaker (22 x 9.5 x 9.3 cm) and fits in almost all backpacks
  • I love a deep and powerful bass
  • JBL Xtreme 2 Dual passive radiators deliver powerful, ear catching JBL sound that resonates loud and clear.
  • JBL Charge 4 Two JBL bass radiators that intensify sound with strong deep bass
  • There is ambient noise where I'll be playing music
  • JBL Xtreme 2 2 x 20 watt
  • JBL Charge 4 30 watt
  • My speaker must keep the party going
  • JBL Xtreme 2 Up to 15 hours music playing time
  • JBL Charge 4 Up to 20 hours music playing time
  • I can pair this speaker to
  • JBL Xtreme 2 Flip 4, Charge 4, Xtreme 1 (Connect & Connect+)
  • JBL Charge 4 Flip 4, Charge 3, Xtreme 1 (Connect & Connect+)
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Design

  • JBL Xtreme 2 vs Xtreme 4

    JBL Xtreme 2 Dual passive radiators deliver powerful, ear catching JBL sound that resonates loud and clear.

  • JBL Xtreme 2 vs Xtreme 4

    JBL Charge 4 Built-in rechargeable Li-ion 7500mAH battery supports up to 20 hours of playtime and charges your device via USB port.

JBL Xtreme 2 vs Xtreme 4

Features

  • Sound Quality
  • BASS
  • Volume
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  • Unique features

JBL Xtreme 2 vs Xtreme 4

Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns enjoying immersive stereo sound.

Dual passive radiators deliver powerful, ear catching JBL sound that resonates loud and clear.

2 x 20 watt

Take Xtreme 2 to the beach or the pool without worrying about spills or even submersion in water.

Take crystal clear calls from your speaker with the touch of a button thanks to the noise and echo cancelling speakerphone.

JBL Xtreme 2

JBL Xtreme 2 vs Xtreme 4

It features a proprietary developed driver and two JBL bass radiators.

Two JBL bass radiators that intensify sound with strong deep bass

30 watt

Take Charge 4 to the beach or the pool without worrying about spills or even submersion in water.

Built-in rechargeable Li-ion 7500mAH battery supports up to 20 hours of playtime and charges your device via USB port.

JBL Charge 4

JBL Xtreme 2 vs Xtreme 4

Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns enjoying immersive stereo sound.

Dual passive radiators deliver powerful, ear catching JBL sound that resonates loud and clear.

2 x 20 watt

Take Xtreme 2 to the beach or the pool without worrying about spills or even submersion in water.

Take crystal clear calls from your speaker with the touch of a button thanks to the noise and echo cancelling speakerphone.

JBL Xtreme 2

JBL Xtreme 2 vs Xtreme 4

It features a proprietary developed driver and two JBL bass radiators.

Two JBL bass radiators that intensify sound with strong deep bass

30 watt

Take Charge 4 to the beach or the pool without worrying about spills or even submersion in water.

Built-in rechargeable Li-ion 7500mAH battery supports up to 20 hours of playtime and charges your device via USB port.

JBL Charge 4

Specifications

  • JBL Charge 4

  • User rating
  • Dimensions (cm)
  • JBL Xtreme 2 13.6 x 28.8 x 13.2
  • JBL Charge 4 22 x 9.5 x 9.3
  • Music playing time (hrs)
  • JBL Xtreme 2 15
  • JBL Charge 4 20
  • Bluetooth
  • JBL Xtreme 2
  • JBL Charge 4
  • Speakerphone
  • JBL Xtreme 2
  • JBL Charge 4 ×
  • JBL Connect +
  • JBL Xtreme 2
  • JBL Charge 4
  • Voice Assistant integration
  • JBL Xtreme 2
  • JBL Charge 4 ×
  • Waterproof
  • JBL Xtreme 2
  • JBL Charge 4
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Which is louder Xtreme 2 or charge 4?

Our Verdict. The JBL Xtreme 2 is a better speaker than the JBL Charge 4. Unlike the Charge, the Xtreme can play stereo content without downmixing it to mono, and it can get somewhat louder. Also, only the Xtreme has voice assistant features, even though it may have trouble hearing you in a noisy room.

Is JBL Xtreme 2 discontinued?

Overall the JBL Xtreme is still a great speaker and still worth picking up, but it's technically discontinued.

Is the JBL Xtreme 2 louder than the Xtreme?

Both of these speakers perform well, even at high volumes, and both are more or less as loud as each other on the top volume setting, although the Xtreme 2 does put more power into its audio and can get just a little louder overall, with less distortion and more detail in general.

Is JBL Xtreme 2 GOOD?

The JBL Xtreme 2 is a portable Bluetooth speaker that's fairly good for most uses, thanks to its portable build and well-balanced mid-range that can clearly produce vocals and lead instruments. It has an IPX7 rating for water resistance, although we don't currently test for this.