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JBL

JBL Xtreme 5

Name: JBL Xtreme 5
Brand: JBL
SKU: B0GHYH9DN9
Price: 399.95 USD

Current price · Amazon US

$399.95

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Value for Money & durability / build quality

7/ 10

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At 7, its value for money beats 39% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 57 of the 159 we've cataloged.

9/ 10

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A 9 puts its durability / build quality in the top half of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 54 of the 159 we've cataloged.

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Key specs

Battery Life Wireless

24 hAbove average

24 h

5 h42 h

above average for bluetooth speakers — based on 130 of 159 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP68

IP6738%IPX732%IPX49%IP687%

IP68 appears on 7% of the 123 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).

Bluetooth Version

6.0

5.335%5.019%5.411%6.04%

6.0 appears on 4% of the 129 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).

Is Portable

YesMost common

True91%False9%

True is the most common — on 91% of the 152 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless: 24 h
Capacity: 6800 mAh
Charging Method: USB-C
Powerbank Output: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IP68

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 6.0
Bluetooth Codec: SBC,AAC,LC3
Connection Type: Bluetooth,usb-c
Multi Speaker Chain: Yes
Stereo Pairing: Yes

Design

Is Portable: Yes
Color Options: Black, blue, squad
Dimensions Depth: 155 mm
Dimensions Height: 165 mm
Dimensions Width: 346 mm
Carry Strap: Yes
Mounting Type: Tabletop
Power Source: Rechargeable battery
Weight: 2900 g

Features

Speakerphone: No
Companion App: IOS + Android

Sound

Amplification: Active (powered)
Channels: 2
Driver Count: 3
Frequency Response: 40-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 40 Hz
Total Power Output: 90 W

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

8.0/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed April 2026

Connectivity8.5

Design8.0

Portability7.0

Features8.5

Value7.0

The verdict

The JBL Xtreme 5 is a meaningful upgrade, with stronger bass, more output, and a redesigned driver layout that actually makes a difference. While it’s now larger and heavier, it remains portable enough for outdoor use, adds new ambient lighting, and keeps the swappable battery. At $399, it’s not cheap, but if you want the best version of this speaker, it delivers.

✓Liked: IP68, Bass depth, Audio over USB-C, Ambient Lighting

✕Could be better: Heavy, Expensive

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