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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Pictures
    2. Style
    3. Portability
    4. Build Quality
    5. Controls
    6. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Frequency Response Accuracy
    2. Raw Frequency Response
    3. Soundstage
    4. Dynamics
  6. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. Voice Assistant
    3. App
  7. Connectivity
    1. Wired
    2. Bluetooth
    3. Wi-Fi
  8. Comments

Sony SRS-XB43 vs JBL Xtreme 3

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sony SRS-XB43
JBL Xtreme 3

Tested using Methodology v0.8

Updated Sep 04, 2024 07:30 PM

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Amazon.com

Tested using Methodology v0.8

Updated Aug 20, 2024 12:46 PM

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Sony SRS-XB43 Picture
JBL Xtreme 3 Picture
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Speakerphone
Yes
Voice Assistant
Yes
Battery Powered
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Speakerphone
No
Voice Assistant
No
Battery Powered
Yes

Variants

  • SRS-XB43 (Black)
  • SRS-XB43 (Blue)
  • SRS-XB43 (Taupe)
  • Xtreme 3 (Black)
  • Xtreme 3 (Blue)
  • Xtreme 3 (Camo)

Review

See Sony SRS-XB43 Review
See JBL Xtreme 3 Review
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Our Verdict

Sony SRS-XB43

JBL Xtreme 3

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. 

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