JBL Xtreme 3 Speaker Review

The JBL Boombox 2 is a better speaker than the JBL Xtreme 3. The Boombox 2 has a better-balanced sound profile and built-in voice assistant support for Alexa and Google Assistant, and you can tweak its sound using the bass/treble adjustment sliders on its companion app. It also supports Wi-Fi. However, the Xtreme 3 has lower Bluetooth latency on iOS and Android.

The JBL Xtreme 3 is a better speaker than the JBL Flip 6. The Xtreme 3 is a larger speaker that can get louder and produce a more extended low-bass than the Flip 6. It can play stereo content without downmixing it to mono, which is more immersive. It also has a longer-lasting battery life, though this varies depending on your usage. The Flip 6 is smaller, making it easier to bring along when you're out and about. It also has better directivity, resulting in a wider-sounding soundstage.

The JBL Xtreme 3 is a better speaker than the JBL Charge 4. The Xtreme is a better-built speaker that can play stereo content without downmixing it to mono. Its sound profile is also more balanced with extra warmth in the lower end. The Xtreme can also get louder than the Charge, though both have a bit of compression at max volume.

The Tribit StormBox Blast is better than the JBL Xtreme 3. They're both good speakers, but the Tribit has a few more features on hand. For example, it comes with customizable RGB lights and floats in water. It has a longer-lasting battery life, too. Plus, it gets louder with less compression at max volume.

The JBL Xtreme 3 and the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential are speakers designed for different purposes. The Xtreme 3 is designed with portability in mind, and its rugged construction and IP67 rating against water and dust means that it can survive the elements. It also has a wider soundstage with better directivity and a longer continuous battery life. However, the PartyBox Encore Essential is the better speaker for playing music, thanks to its ability to better reproduce low-bass and its more balanced treble range. It can also get quite a bit louder, though there are more compression artifacts present at max volume than with the Xtreme 3. 

The JBL PartyBox 100 is a better speaker for most uses than the JBL Xtreme 3. The PartyBox 100 has a better-balanced sound profile, has a larger soundstage, and can get much louder with fewer compression artifacts at max volume. However, the Xtreme 3 is more portable and feels better built. It's also compatible with the JBL Connect app and has lower Bluetooth latency on Android and iOS.

The JBL PartyBox 110 is a better speaker for most uses than the JBL Xtreme 3. The Xtreme 3 is lighter, more portable, and better built. It's better suited for the outdoors, whether you're going camping or enjoying an afternoon at the park. That said, the PartyBox 110 can get quite a bit louder, has a wider soundstage, and has a more balanced sound with plenty of bass on tap. So if portability isn't a factor, it's a better fit for playing music at parties, podcasts, and movies. 

The JBL Xtreme 3 is a better speaker than the JBL Flip 5 overall. The Xtreme 3 can get louder and produce a more extended low-bass than the Flip 5. It can also play stereo content without downmixing it to mono and has a longer-lasting battery life, though the latter can depend on your usage as your real-world experience may differ. That said, the Flip 5 is smaller and more portable than the Xtreme 3. It also has a wider-sounding soundstage.

The Sony SRS-XG500 is a better speaker than the JBL Xtreme 3 overall. The Sony can get a bit louder with slightly less compression present at max volume. It has a longer-lasting battery life of almost 26 hours, and you can connect an external guitar or microphone to the speaker. It also has a boomy sound profile with the MEGA BASS feature on that can produce a more extended low-bass than the JBL. That said, the JBL is smaller, making it more portable. Its sound profile is also better-balanced out of the box.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a better speaker than the JBL Xtreme 3. Thanks to its 360-degree design, the Ultimate Ears has amazing directivity, meaning you can hear your audio clearly from all angles. It also has a longer-lasting battery life, which can vary depending on your usage. That said, out of the box, the JBL can produce a more extended low-bass than the Ultimate Ears. It can also be paired to two devices at once, which can come in handy when you need to quickly switch between audio sources.

The JBL Xtreme 3 is a slightly better speaker than the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go. The Xtreme 3 is a better-built speaker that's more suitable for outdoor use, thanks to its smaller size and IP67 rating for water resistance. Its battery lasts close to 13 hours, while the On-The-Go only lasts 4.5 hours on a single charge. However, the On-The-Go has a more extended low-bass and gets slightly louder, so you may prefer it for use at parties or in large rooms.

The Sonos Move is a better speaker than the JBL Xtreme 3. The Sonos has a better-balanced sound profile and built-in voice assistant support for Alexa and Google Assistant, and you can tweak its sound using the bass/treble adjustment sliders on its companion app. It also supports Wi-Fi. However, the JBL has lower Bluetooth latency on iOS and Android.

The JBL Xtreme 3 and the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom are similar speakers with different strengths. The JBL has somewhat better directivity, resulting in a more open-sounding soundstage. It's also better built and has a shorter charge time, though battery performance can vary depending on usage. That said, the Anker can get louder with less compression present at max volume, resulting in cleaner audio at louder volumes. Its companion app also features additional presets to adjust its sound.

The JBL Xtreme 3 and the Sony SRS-XB43 are similar speakers, so depending on your listening habits, you may prefer one over the other. The JBL is better built and has a better soundstage performance. However, the Sony has a longer battery life and supports voice assistants. 

The JBL PartyBox 310 is a better speaker than the JBL Xtreme 3, though they have different strengths. The PartyBox 310 is a large party speaker with a better-balanced sound profile that can produce a more extended low bass than the Xtreme 3. It can also get much louder with fewer compression artifacts at max volume, resulting in cleaner audio during louder listening sessions. The Xtreme 3 is much smaller and much more portable than the PartyBox 310. It's also better built and has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, certifying it to be dust-tight and immersible in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes.

The Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM is a better speaker than the JBL Xtreme 3. The Ultimate Ears can get louder than the JBL with less compression at max volume, so your audio sounds clean and clear at louder volume levels. It also offers a wider and more spacious-sounding soundstage. That said, the JBL is better built, smaller, and more portable than the Ultimate Ears.

The JBL Xtreme 3 is a slightly better speaker for most uses than the Sony SRS-XB33. The JBL has a better-balanced sound profile and a more immersive soundstage. It can also get louder than the Sony, although there are more compression artifacts at max volume, and its battery life is outstanding. However, the Sony supports voice assistants through your smartphone. Its Bluetooth latency on Android and iOS is also much lower.

Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Sonos Roam/Roam SL or the JBL Xtreme 3. The Sonos has a more portable design, and its Roam variant supports voice assistants. It also comes with bass and treble adjustments for sound customization. However, the JBL supports stereo content, gets louder, and has a longer battery life.

The JBL Xtreme 3 is a slightly better speaker than the TREBLAB HD-Max overall, though they're similar. The JBL has a better-balanced sound profile out of the box and can produce a more extended low-bass than the TREBLAB. It comes with a graphic EQ to customize its sound to your liking. It's better built and can also be paired with up to two devices at once, which is handy when you need to quickly switch between audio sources. The TREBLAB can get slightly louder with slightly less compression at max volume. It also has a much longer-lasting battery life, making it better suited for long listening sessions.

The Sony SRS-XG300 is better than the JBL Xtreme 3 overall. You can use the Sony speaker to answer and reject phone calls, and it supports voice assistants via your paired smartphone. It comes with customizable RGB lights. It's compatible with Sony's Fiestable app, which lets you access extra party features of the speaker. It also has lower Bluetooth latency with iOS and Android devices, making it better suited for watching videos and movies. Some apps compensate for latency differently, and your experience may vary. That said, the JBL offers a better-balanced sound profile overall.

The JBL Xtreme 3 and the Bose SoundLink Max weigh a similar amount and have similar form factors. But if you have the budget for the more premium Bose, it has the edge in quite a few departments. Its controls are more intuitive, and it can get quite a bit louder with less compression at max volume. It has a more balanced frequency response, too, with a punchier bass and less veiled treble response, making it better suited for a broad range of genres. That said, the JBL has a slightly better battery life performance. 

The JBL Xtreme 3 is slightly better than the Marshall Emberton II. The JBL gets a bit louder than the Marshall with less compression at max volume, so your audio sounds cleaner when the volume is maxed out. It can produce a slightly more extended low-bass, and the graphic EQ in its companion app offers more control over its sound profile. It comes with a carrying strap to help transport it too. The strap has a built-in bottle opener so you can enjoy drinks with friends. However, the Marshall offers a more spacious and immersive-sounding soundstage that can play stereo content without downmixing it to mono. It's smaller in size, making it easier to carry in one hand. It also has a longer-lasting battery life of around 22 hours.

The Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is a better speaker than the JBL Xtreme 3. The Ultimate Ears offers a more balanced sound with better directivity thanks to its 360-degree design. There's even an adaptive EQ, a more premium feature that will adapt the sound profile to suit your room's unique acoustic characteristics. While they're both quite portable and have an IP67 rating against dust and water damage, the Ultimate Ears is slightly better built. That said, the JBL can pair up to two devices at one time, which is great for sharing DJ duties.

The Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3 is a better speaker than the JBL Xtreme 3. The Harman/Kardon is a wired home speaker that offers a wider and more open-sounding soundstage thanks to its 360-degree design. It has less compression present at max volume, resulting in cleaner audio at louder volumes. However, the JBL is smaller and battery-powered, making it more portable. It's also better built with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, so you can take it outdoors without worrying about it getting wet.

The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II is a slightly better speaker than the JBL Xtreme 3, though they have different strengths. The Bose is smaller and more portable than the JBL. It offers a wider-sounding soundstage and supports voice assistants through your smartphone, though its performance in this regard isn't very good. However, the JBL can play stereo content without downmixing it to mono. It can also get louder than the Bose and has a longer-lasting battery life, though the latter can depend on your usage habits, and your experience may vary.

The JBL Xtreme 3 is a slightly better speaker for most uses than the Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 6. The JBL has a better-balanced sound profile and better directivity. It can also get louder than the Harman/Kardon, it has more compression artifacts at max volume, and it has an outstanding battery life. However, the Harman/Kardon supports voice assistants through your smartphone. Its Bluetooth latency on Android and iOS is also much lower.

The Anker Soundcore Motion+ is a slightly better speaker than the JBL Xtreme 3 overall, though they perform similarly. The Anker has a slightly wider-sounding soundstage and comes with additional presets you can use to adjust its sound. It also supports voice assistants through your smartphone, though its performance isn't very good. That said, the JBL can produce deeper bass than the Anker. It's also better built and has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, certifying it to be dust-tight and immersible in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes.

The Bose Portable Smart Speaker is a better speaker than the JBL Xtreme 3. The Bose offers a slightly better-balanced sound profile than the JBL and is more customizable thanks to the bass and treble adjustments featured in its companion app, meaning you can tweak its sound to your liking. It also offers remarkable voice assistant support with Alexa and Google Assistant built-in. That said, the JBL is better built and can get somewhat louder than the Bose, with less compression at max volume, so your audio sounds cleaner at louder volumes.

The Marshall Emberton is a better speaker for most uses than the JBL Xtreme 3. The Marshall has a better-balanced sound profile, a wider soundstage, and lower latency on iOS and Android. However, the JBL has a better build quality and a longer continuous battery life, and it can get louder. It also has a companion app.

The JBL Xtreme 3 is a better speaker than the Alpine Corporation Solar Bluetooth Rock Speaker. The JBL is better-built, is more portable, and can play stereo content without downmixing it to mono. Also, its out-of-the-box sound profile is more neutral, and it reproduces a more extended low-bass. That said, some listeners may prefer the Alpine Corporation's rock-like design for their outdoor decor, and it also has a longer battery life.

The JBL Xtreme 3 is a better portable Bluetooth speaker than the Marshall Willen. The JBL can reproduce a much more extended low-bass, so you feel more rumble, especially in bass-heavy genres like EDM and hip-hop. It's more customizable with a graphic EQ that lets you control its sound across the range. It's better built, too.

You may prefer either the Klipsch The One II or the JBL Xtreme 3, depending on your listening habits. The Klipsch is a wired speaker designed for home use. It features an AUX input you can use to wire older devices to your speaker, and it can also get louder than the JBL. However, the JBL is smaller, battery-powered, and better built, making it more portable and suitable to be taken outdoors with you. Its companion app also features a graphic EQ to tweak its sound to your liking.

The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is a better speaker for music than the JBL Xtreme 3 overall. The Bang & Olufsen can produce a more extended low-bass and offers a more spacious-sounding soundstage. That said, the JBL is better suited to use outdoors. It's better built and has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance certifying it to be dust-tight and immersible in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes. Its battery also lasts significantly longer, making it better for long days spent outside.

The JBL Xtreme 3 and the Sonos One Gen 2/One SL are speakers with different strengths, and depending on your preferences, you may prefer one over the other. The JBL is more suitable for outdoor use since it's battery-powered, supports Bluetooth, and has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance that certifies it to be dust-proof and immersible in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes. It can also get louder with fewer compression artifacts. However, the Sonos is better for voice assistants because it has Alexa and Google Assistant built-in. It also can be connected with Sonos soundbars as surround speakers.

The JBL Xtreme 3 is a slightly better speaker than the Klipsch The Three II, though, they have different strengths. The JBL is battery-powered and better built. It has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, so you can easily take it outdoors when you're on the move. It has slightly better directivity, resulting in a more open-sounding soundstage. It can also be paired to up to two devices at once, which can come in handy when you need to switch between audio sources. However, the Klipsch can get significantly louder than the JBL, with slightly less compression present at max volume, resulting in cleaner audio at louder volume levels.

The Sony GTK-XB72 is a better overall speaker than the JBL Xtreme 3, though they have different strengths. The Sony is a large party speaker that can get louder than the JBL and can produce a slightly more extended low-bass. It also supports voice assistants through your smartphone, though its performance isn't very good. However, the JBL is better built with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, certifying it to be dust-tight and immersible in up to a meter of water. It's also smaller and battery-powered, making it more portable than the Sony.

You may prefer either the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 or the JBL Xtreme 3, depending on your listening habits. The Ultimate Ears is smaller and more portable than the JBL. It offers a much more open-sounding soundstage than that of the JBL, thanks to its 360-degree design. It also has less compression present at max volume, resulting in a cleaner sound at louder volume levels. However, the JBL can get louder and produce a much more extended low-bass than the Ultimate Ears. It also has lower latency with iOS and Android devices via Bluetooth, though some apps compensate for latency differently, and your experience may differ.