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JBL Xtreme 3

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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%
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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External Reviews

gizmodo[1]

Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from gizmodo have found:
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.
Pros
  • Excellent bass and clarity
  • Easy to use
  • Works with other JBL speakers
Cons
  • Loud at mid-range volumes

laptopmag[2]

Reviewer score 95% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from laptopmag have found:
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.
Pros
  • Bassy sound
  • Excellent battery life
  • Easy to set up and use
Cons
  • No audio settings

pcmag[3]

Reviewer score 84% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from pcmag have found:
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.
Pros
  • Powerful bass depth
  • Powerful passive radiators
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • No wireless charging
  • No built-in EQ

rtings[4]

Reviewer score 25% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from rtings have found:
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.
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% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from t3 have found:
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.
Pros
  • Powerful sound
  • Great battery life
Cons
  • No microphone
  • No equaliser settings

trustedreviews[6]

Reviewer score 79% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from trustedreviews have found:
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.
Pros
  • Powerful bass
  • Attractive design
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • No Google Assistant, Alexa or Siri support
  • No Wi-Fi

whathifi[7]

Reviewer score 88% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from whathifi have found:
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.
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].
  2. ^ JBL Xtreme 3 review. [laptopmag].
  3. ^ JBL Xtreme 3 Review. [pcmag].
  4. ^ JBL Xtreme 3 Speaker Review. [rtings].
  5. ^ JBL Xtreme 3 review: rugged and durable with big sound . [t3].
  6. ^ JBL Xtreme 3 Review. [trustedreviews].
  7. ^ JBL Xtreme 3 review. [whathifi].

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