JBL Xtreme 3 Wireless Speaker

MSRP 299 EUR76% External
Keywords: ip67jblpartyboostspeakerwaterproofwirelesswireless-speaker

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Product Overview

JBL Xtreme 3 is a powerful Bluetooth speaker that comes with two tweeters, two bass drivers, and two passive radiators. With 15 hours of battery life, IP67 water and dust proofing, and JBL's PartyBoost mode, the Xtreme 3 is a portable all-day party machine.
Users can connect up to two devices wirelessly to the Xtreme 3 for streaming, while multiple JBL PartyBoost-compatible wireless speakers can form a multi-speaker network for enjoying the music.
The Xtreme 3 comes with a convenient carrying strap with built-in bottle opener in the buckle.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Powerful sound signature
  • PartyBoost lets you pair with other JBL speakers to create a surround sound-esque environment
  • Easy-to-use companion app
Cons
  • Bass can be fuzzy at higher volumes

What external reviewers found***

External score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Great build quality
  • Excellent sound quality
  • Excellent bass and clarity
  • Good build quality and durable design with Long-lasting Battery life.
  • Great battery life
Cons
  • No Google Assistant, Alexa or Siri support
  • Lacks low-bass
  • No wireless charging
  • No smart functionality
  • No built-in EQ
  • Doesn't support multi-room audio playback
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
USB, USB-C
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth

Construction

Battery | Capacity
36.3 Wh
Colors
Blue, Black and Squad
Drivers
2x 20mm tweeters + 2x 70mm bass + 2x passive radiators

Dimensions

Size | Depth
134 mm
Size | Height
136 mm
Size | Width
298.5 mm
Weight
1.968 kg

Function

Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6
Weather Resistance
IP67 waterproof and dustproof

Performance

Battery Life
Up to 15 h
Charging Time
2.5 h
Frequency Response
53.5 Hz - 20 kHz
Power Output
100W: 2x 25W RMS tweeters + 2 x 25W RMS bass
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
> 80 dB

Production

Availability
2020-10-20
Debut
2020-09-02

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External Reviews

gizmodo[1]

Reviewer score 82%
Reviewers from gizmodo have found the following***:
The JBL Xtreme 3 has four drivers and two JBL bass radiators. It charges with a USB-C cable, and the adapter is included in the box. You'll get up to 15 hours of battery life (depending on your listening habits) It's also dust-proof and has an IP67 waterproof rating.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent bass and clarity
  • Easy to use
  • Works with other JBL speakers
Cons
  • Loud at mid-range volumes

laptopmag[2]

Reviewer score 95%
Reviewers from laptopmag have found the following***:
The JBL Xtreme 3 boasts two 20-millimeter tweeters and two 70-mm woofers. The speakers pack a hell of a punch while gaming and jamming out to music. You can connect the speaker to your phone via the JBL Portable app. However, the app can be kind of a pain to connect to.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Bassy sound
  • Excellent battery life
  • Easy to set up and use
Cons
  • No audio settings

pcmag[3]

Reviewer score 84%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
On tracks with intense sub-bass content, the Xtreme 3 delivers powerful low-frequency depth. At top volume levels, the DSP prevents distortion by thinning the bass out a bit. An IP67 rating means you can take the speaker anywhere, and the removable strap makes it easy to do so.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful bass depth
  • Powerful passive radiators
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • No wireless charging
  • No built-in EQ

rtings[4]

Reviewer score 25%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
The JBL Xtreme 3 has a warm sound profile with a neutral mid-range. It struggles to reproduce low-bass and its treble is underemphasized. While it can get fairly loud, there are compression artifacts at max volume. It doesn't support multi-room either, so you can't play podcasts in different rooms.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Great build quality
  • Long-lasting battery life
  • Well-built and portable design
  • Very portable design with long-lasting batteries
  • Good build quality and durable design with Long-lasting Battery life.
  • Great built quality and sturdy design with great durabi...
Cons
  • Lacks low-bass
  • Sub-par audio latency on iOS and Android
  • No EQ for tweaking its sound
  • Doesn't support multi-room audio playback
  • Slight compression artifacts at max volume
  • Can't play podcasts in different rooms in your home

t3[5]

Reviewer score 77%
Reviewers from t3 have found the following***:
The JBL Xtreme 3 is a waterproof, waterproof Bluetooth speaker. It has two 25W woofers and 2 25W tweeters, up from the 20W in the Xtremes 2. It's not as big or as expensive as the JBL PartyBox or Boombox speakers. JBL's PartyBoost lets you pair two speakers together to double up on the audio.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful sound
  • Great battery life
Cons
  • No microphone
  • No equaliser settings

trustedreviews[6]

Reviewer score 79%
Reviewers from trustedreviews have found the following***:
The JBL Xtreme 3 has fewer features than its predecessor. There’s no Google Assistant, Alexa or Siri support, no EQ and no Wi-Fi. You do get a companion app, but there isn’t an awful lot in it. Bass is powerful but not boomy, and there's solid separation throughout the sound.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful bass
  • Attractive design
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • No Google Assistant, Alexa or Siri support
  • No Wi-Fi

whathifi[7]

Reviewer score 88%
Reviewers from whathifi have found the following***:
The Xtreme 3 boasts 100W of total power, which is up from the 80W of its predecessor. Bluetooth 5.1 is supported and you can have two devices connected at once so people can take it in turns to play their tunes. Bassheads should be more than satisfied with the healthy amount of bass that's conjured up.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek design
  • Excellent sound quality
  • Solid battery life
Cons
  • No smart functionality

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References

  1. ^ JBL's Xtreme 3 Is a Nearly Perfect Portable Bluetooth Speaker. [gizmodo]. https://gizmodo.com/jbls-xtreme-3-is-a-nearly-perfect-portable-bluetooth-sp-1846303564. 2021-02-19. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  2. ^ JBL Xtreme 3 review. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/jbl-xtreme-3. 2021-05-31. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  3. ^ JBL Xtreme 3 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/jbl-xtreme-3. 2021-03-17. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  4. ^ JBL Xtreme 3 Speaker Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/xtreme-3. 2021-01-19. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  5. ^ JBL Xtreme 3 review: rugged and durable with big sound . [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/jbl-xtreme-3-review. 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  6. ^ JBL Xtreme 3 Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/jbl-xtreme-3. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  7. ^ JBL Xtreme 3 review. [whathifi]. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/jbl-xtreme-3. 2021-08-23. Retrieved 2021-10-20.

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