JBL Xtreme 4 vs JBL Xtreme 3 & JBL Charge 5

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The JBL Xtreme 4 is the latest large portable offering from JBL, succeeding the very popular Xtreme 3. Benefiting from a longer battery life, new Auracast Bluetooth technology and the classic rugged JBL design, is it really worth the upgrade? Let's find out...
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:56 vs Xtreme 3
03:34 Durability test
04:22 Functionality
05:45 App control
07:38 Sound performance
09:37 Worth the upgrade?
11:20 vs Charge 5
12:20 Verdict
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[@ritchiebarbier729]

I have the jbl charge 5, and I love it!

[@user-nq5dm6tc3q]

me too

[@wqq7wujbltj675]

The battery is okay?

[@wqq7wujbltj675]

@@user-nq5dm6tc3q Everything's okay?

[@mr.hammerschlag9700]

@@wqq7wujbltj675yes 20 hrs. Are god, but If you Take it loud than the battery would Go down faster

[@wqq7wujbltj675]

@@mr.hammerschlag970020 hours is a joke. I don't see nobody reaching that hour. It can play at least 8/6 hours with 50/70% of volume. In 100% it lasts 3/4 hours. 🥲

[@smanzoli]

I'll get the 3 because here in Brazil it's half the price of the new 4 model (usd 240 vs usd 480). Xtreme 4 is at the very dame price of Boombox 3 here. No way!!!

[@wqq7wujbltj675]

Faz o L

[@smanzoli]

@@wqq7wujbltj675 nem L e MUITO MENOS arminha. Ambos são crachá de ignorante.

[@ijumpshot2613]

Same here in us where I'm at. Can't find the xtreme 4

[@carlose6010]

​@@wqq7wujbltj675Os preços já era abersudos antes ds Lula.. ai ai povo.. e muito putaria

[@ericwilson9457]

I have a xtreme 1st gen. The battery life was garbage so i replaced the 5000mah bat with a 10k one and im still happy with it. Simple $35 upgrade to extend the life of my speaker.

[@BeautifulSafety]

How long does it play full volume dance or hardcore? My extreme 1 with the 5000 does about 5 hours

[@mrelba9176]

Picked up an Xtreme 3 a couple of weeks ago for £175 via Amazon. The Xtreme 4 is a brilliant upgrade, but I bring my Boombox 2 with me if I'm ever out in the summer so...Kinda doesn't matter considering I can use the Xtreme 3 to fill in some of the highs at a lower volume. You basically can't go wrong with any JBL speaker beyond the Charge series tbf.

[@kingofkings89pl]

Hi I got JBL Xtreme 4 & I love it, it's loud, great touchy bass. It's amazing! :)

[@Agelis]

I'm new to JBL, I just recently got a JBL Go 3, and I totally love it, I use it for the shower, for the size it packs a punch :D

[@quakeruin7643]

You should get a charge 5 if you're looking to upgrade, I'd say it's pretty cheap for what you get

[@TS-di4wg]

I have JBL GO 3 also. Recently only buy JBL Charge 5 really big different worth to get one JBL Charge 5.

[@jedolivier2688]

The WKING X20 is $224.99 right now on Amazon. I just purchased one & all I can say is wow! It’s 200 watts, has basically the same setup as the BB3, but the sound quality at volumes of 70% & louder is where this speaker excels.

[@carlose6010]

If you support China domination. Similar to supporting Hitler.

[@stuartmills7481]

I have the Xtreme 1 and 2 & both have served me well , the power they produce is very impressive ! however now with the Xtreme 4 its in a very competitive market especially at this price point - I did have a brief demo & as you say in this video it sounds really good , I think people would go for this as much for its durability as for its signature sound , its ideal for camping & out door adventure obviously hence the name , I take mine to the Royal Welsh show ever year & with the music pounding out at our show stand it attracts potential customers in to see our range of Excavators & plant equipment & often get asked what speaker are we using ? - I place it somewhere on 1 of the diggers lol , just to keep them guessing where its coming from . Great review again . thank you , Stu.

[@girtsbagajevs7623]

Is new extreme 4 better than Sonos move 2 ?

[@danielshook5605]

Is the charge port exposed ? No cover ?

[@mikibalkani4766]

i have both jbl charge 5 and jbl extrme 3, love them

[@Blakeyboi24]

Hi, can you pair this to any party box to play simultaneously? Thanks a lot!

[@jerre4138]

You can trough auracast! But only with the newest generation of partyboxes (120, 320 or ultimate)

[@gauravm07]

I purchased the xtreme 4, was very happy with the sound until i heard it at around 40-50%. The loudness is very low even lower than the volume of my charge 5 at 50%. Don’t know if thats the case with all the xtreme 4s or just mine is faulty:(

[@d17mop]

How about the mini rig 4. ?

[@luisgarza8636]

is it louder and better then the jbl xtreme 3

[@TheCosmicRealm3]

Just got mine today. I think it was a definite worthy upgrade from the 3 simply because it doesn't lose bass or any sound loss at maximum volume. I love this speaker.

[@RodolfoR-nx4jm]

I use an equalizer app, that tunes my JBL Xtreme 3 even while using party boost with another speaker. (tunes both) Then as it becoming stand alone, i really dont need AI to assist my personal EQ presets for different music. Then a 5 watt difference i dont think will be noticeable SUB wise, because i already boost the bass to the max and optomize the tweeters, and youl hear and feel the bass no-matter what.

[@kylehawes4287]

Have Boom box 3 looking sync something up had boom box 2 had extreme 3 now need 4 so awesome both speakers together

[@1086Protocols]

Supports AirPlay???

[@turneroneal]

My cousin got me a flip 5 for Christmas and I have loved it but if I ever find a deal for a stronger speaker such as the extreme 3 or 4 I will probably make the upgrade. Love the content keep it up!

[@smanzoli]

it's not only more powerful... it's STEREO... Flip is mono, you must get 2 and pair them to listem to music in stereo. Mono music is horrendous.

[@wichiwachigide2451]

@@smanzoli Mono music is not horrendous and the stereo image you get from the xtreme speakers is not that far off from mono...

[@smanzoli]

@@wichiwachigide2451 how to tell you do not care about music AT ALL

[@wichiwachigide2451]

@@smanzoli I mean if you're buying bt speakers you don't really care about sound quality either

[@smanzoli]

@@wichiwachigide2451 I listen on my Edifier 351db, awesome hifi quality bluetooth aptX.

[@DarthVizzle]

Brilliant review bro🫡

[@kingkobra1956]

I use the Charge 5 at work playing at moderate level and the battery has yet to run down playing eight continuous hours or more. I was going to purchase the Extreme but when I read it was only slightly louder decided against it. Besides that I don't like big bulky speakers. The Charge 5 is the sweet spot that checks all the boxes for value. The Charge 5 is a total 5 star speaker.

[@cmartin0011]

cannot find the xtreme 4 on the amazon market place yet. probably upgrade from the flip 5. seems to be able to rule a weekend camping site in the hours of need.

[@DarkstarDarth]

X4 available in June

[@anthonyvalade2959]

Just got the xtreme 3 for 240 bucks! Love the sound and price!

[@justrelaxyouremind]

Just got the extreme 4 for 200$

[@brysoncase]

I have the 3 and love it

[@Navthegamer]

Im confused as to which speaker I should be getting, my options are Bose soundlink/ jbl charge 5/ ue boom 3/ harmankardon onyx 7 (getting it at a steal) My needs are the sound quality, bass and loudness.. Please help me figure it out

[@stewartmervin3470]

Do not get bose soundlink I regret buying it , I don't know y PPL in internet hype it up so much

[@Navthegamer]

@@stewartmervin3470 true I’ve tried it out once, wasn’t a big fan but people are making me reconsider it

[@jamesc8076]

@@stewartmervin3470I got a bose soundlink flex and was really disappointed with the sound, so sent it back

[@S550MT09]

Charge 5 for sure 👌

[@Redwing635s]

the charge 5 is a better bedtime speaker the extreme is for a party and a wake up song its a question of which one to get first

[@idegas4204]

Is it lauder then charge5

[@LucasPassmore]

When is release date for USA?

[@DarkstarDarth]

June

[@ikusanjay]

I have the charge 5 but i feel on most cases it lacks stereo separation and sound distorted a little sometimes.. Might upgrade to the new xtreme 4

[@Pokeible]

My xtreme 2 still only needs a charge once a month and I only charge it once a month. Sounds great and has never let me down. 😂

[@cwavy]

Does the Extreme 4 have an aux port like the Extreme 3?

[@randamuweeaboo5776]

No

[@cwavy]

@@randamuweeaboo5776 Lol thanks. I know some people don’t care about the aux but I originally got the extreme 3 for the aux and multiple ports since I make beats.

[@pasonveronica2370]

@@cwavyusb-c to aux port is everywhere

[@cwavy]

@@pasonveronica2370 That is true. It’s just not convenient. Cause with my set up I keep it on the charger as it’s plugged up via the aux. But the Extreme 4 I’d probably have to get an adapter of some kind to do the same thing.

[@pasonveronica2370]

@@cwavy charge it full, it’s stays for up for 24hrs 😬……. Most movies are 2hrs + so you should get enough entertainment. Take care ❤️

[@jaaphelder7983]

Extreme 4 is a lot more expensive almost the same price as the Boombox 3! I prefer than the Boombox 3

[@gregritferdjr]

?

[@smanzoli]

Yeah, here in Brazil Xtreme 4 is the same price of Boombox 3 and Xtreme 2 costs half of it (usd 240 vs 480)

[@jedolivier2688]

Right now you can purchase the WKING X20 which is a 200 watt speaker for $224.99. It’s basically a poor man’s BB3. At louder volumes it doesn’t distort, & it provides an ultra clean & wide stereo separation.

[@jedolivier2688]

If you’re looking for an outdoors only speaker then yes, the EXTREME 4 would be better for 2 reasons. It produces more upper bass & more power going to the tweeters. In battery or portable mode, it also provides more power at 70 watts. This is one of the most important features for an outdoor speaker, loudness. If you’re looking for an inside speaker, the EXTREME 3 makes more sense because it produces better low bass.

[@xmonastyrx]

co z tego że materiały z recyklingu? im bardziej eko tym więcej kosztuje paradoksalnie

[@kijciu]

Xtreme 3 or boombox 3

[@hotwheelshuntinguk]

The xtreme 3 is leagues ahead of the xtreme 4 in terms of design

[@apadjet13]

i got mine becauseof the aux port

[@atommachine]

looks better yes and aux .

[@korayyesilay4284]

Jbl charge wifi 5,im var mutluyum❤

[@KiweewaAbdu]

Hw much 4 xtrem 4

[@kembrowski]

Thanx man

[@jaaphelder7983]

For the price the charge 5 is good

[@thundergato84]

I wonder if there will be a Charge 6 this year.

[@wqq7wujbltj675]

@@thundergato84 I don't know if i wait until they release Charge 6 or buy the Charge 5. 🥸

[@wqq7wujbltj675]

@@thundergato84 It's probably... It will come flip 7 with charge 6, but it'll maybe come in the end of the year

[@aevinstax]

I have it and it’s loud but I want to be immersed in the sound when I wear it so I need something louder which is gonna be the xtreme 3 for this summer bc the xtreme 4 goes on sale in June I ain’t waiting lol.

[@thundergato84]

@@aevinstax The Xtreme 3 is on sale for $229 currently. I have a Charge 5 as well, and I love it. I'm either going for the Xtreme 3 or 4.

[@Jojo-tq9og]

i have the jbl charge 5 also, and I love it 20hours battery boost bass

[@ThibautMahringer]

Charge 5 is actually the most balanced sounding out of the three, which I like. Xtreme 3 is too bright, and it seems Xtreme 4 follow that route

[@CrashPCcz]

Xtreme 3 is harsh at low volumes too, while Xtreme 4 can be just EQd down to sound good. Not so good at max volume though.

[@BodziuM]

Xtreme 4 is the worst of Xtreme speakers lineup, compared with even Xtreme 2 is day and night, sound in this old speaker is just waaaaay better . Conclusion: the best imho of those 3 is pair of Charge 5's 😅

[@jaaphelder7983]

Or boombox 3

[@ThibautMahringer]

Agreed, Charge 5 is fairly well balanced sounding unlike the others. Only in deeper bass it cannot compete. I’d disagree with the first reply though, Boombox 3 is far from sounding balanced.

[@wqq7wujbltj675]

@@jaaphelder7983 Boombox 2

[@jt6761]

When is 4 coming out

[@BigDaddy66292]

Now try to charge a Samsung phone on any JBL. It's horrible and won't charge

[@bermyuwu1802]

almost threw a tantrum i thought auracast speakers and the partyboost speakers wont work with each other nevermind 🤣

[@YAHisLord-]

Can you give away charge 5 to me?😂😢

[@ford1546]

JBL xtreme is not made for the best possible sound! If you want the best possible sound and the flattest frequency, JBL is not for you. JBL offers no manually adjustable eq. AND JBL 2 and 3 and 4 have too similar sound to each other. If you have xtreme 2, it makes no sense to upgrade to xtreme 3 or 4 if you ask me.

[@AnnoyingCritic-is7rp]

How could you review a speaker and not tell us what the frequency response is? Has everyone gone completely and utterly insane? And I can't even get you out of my search results so every time I go try to find a video on any speaker or musical thing like this you're going to be there clouding up the search results and preventing me from knowing what I need to know to purchase this product.

[@808jspekeg6]

None. Anker boom 2