JBL has two mid-sized cylindrical speakers that are waterproof, super tough, and just light enough to be carried outside anywhere for a party or barbecue. But the company’s own pages on the JBL Charge 4 and JBL Xtreme 2 don’t do much more than make it clear that models like to lounge next to them in splashy environs. What the dickens is the difference between the two, you ask? We’re here to straighten things out. We’ve got a neat little comparison table of the contrasts, and below that, our thoughts on the differences, and what the critics have had to say about their sound. Contents
This article was first published on July 24, 2019. Top update text added June 16, 2020. Side-by-Side Comparison: JBL Charge 4 vs JBL Xtreme 2The Xtreme 2 is about 30% longer and wider than the JBL Charge 4, and more than double the weight. As you’d expect, the Xtreme 2 is also the better sounding speaker with more bass oomph and volume. The Differences Between JBL’s Mid-Sized Outdoorsy Speakers, Explained
The JBL Xtreme 2 and JBL Charge 4 can be fine indoor speakers for an apartment, bedroom, kitchen, etc., but where they really excel is the outdoors. That’s because they’re both quite well built and completely waterproof (IPX7, which means they are rated to survive for 30 minutes under a meter of water). Portability ConsiderationsThe JBL Charge 4 is more portable at just under 9 inches and under 4 inches diameter versus just over 11 and over 5 inches diameter for the Xtreme 2. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but it’s probably going to be the difference between popping the Charge 4 in your beach bag or picnic basket just in case, and the more purposeful deciding to take the Xtreme 2 with you for a louder outdoor dance party like that where I tried it out, pictured up top. The weight also makes a difference, at 2.1 lbs / 0.96 kg. for the Charge 4 vs double that at 5.3 lbs. / 2.4 kg. for the Xtreme 2. Loudness and How They Sound
Both of the speakers sound great, and tend to surprise reviewers by being relatively refined and evenly balanced, in spite of being often marketed as beach/party speakers that just go loud and get a party thumping. The Charge 4 has been more extensively covered by consumer organizations and geek audiophile reviewers, who overall appreciate the unit’s strong bass for its size, clarity and definition in the mids, and ability to go loud without losing control. There’s good spread and a wide soundstage for a speaker of its size. Fewer tech press outlets and organizations have covered the Xtreme 2; both its price and heftier weight make it less directly comparable to a lot of the outdoor portable speakers that people buy. But the Xtreme 2 delivers quite impressive bass with even a hint of sub-bass as you’d have on a home system, especially if you’re using the Xtreme 2 inside on a good surface. The mids are refined, clear and proportional, and vocals have good impact. The JBL Charge 4 and Xtreme 2 are directional speakers, meaning that they sound best from the front. (If you’d like a waterproof speaker that you can place in the middle of a room or gathering for 360-degree sound, we recommend the Ultimate Ears Boom 3 or larger Megaboom 3.) The JBL speakers nevertheless have a rather wide spread of sound and sound good from anywhere, as long as you’re in front of them. Other Considerations for Choosing Between the Charge 4 and Xtreme 2Sometimes specific requirements can make the choice rather easy. Aside from the obvious size and sound differences described above, there are a few feature differences.
Summary of the Pros and Cons of the JBL Charge 4 and Xtreme 2Pros:
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Wrap-Up: And the Winning Super-Loud Road Speaker Is…Both of these JBL speakers get plenty of happy comments from reviewers, and either could be a fine choice. The main differences are in price and how big you want your size and sound.
JBL Charge 4 The two-pound (one-kilo) choice for great clear sound and thumping bass on the go
JBL Xtreme 2 Still portable at five pounds (two kilos) and delivers slightly bigger sound, deeper bass, and more clarity in mids How loud is the JBL Charge 4?Enjoy your music anywhere with the JBL Charge 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. With its waterproof construction, you can use the Charge 4 out by the pool or at the beach without worry.
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JBL Charge 4 Specs.. Is the JBL Xtreme 2 louder than the charge 3?It's fantastic to have the speaker, which has amazing features, but the most important thing is to amaze users with sound quality and audio performance. Xtreme 2 sounds juicier than Charge 3. Frequency Response for the JBL Xtreme 2 is 55Hz-20kHz, while JBL Charge 3 can produce sound waves between 65Hz-20kHz.
How loud is the JBL Xtreme 2?Decibel testing found that the Xtreme 2 to registers at an impressive 72-75 decibels at full volume.
What speaker is better than JBL Charge 4?The JBL Charge 5 has a much stronger bass response and gets slightly louder. The Charge 5 has a better water and dustproofing rating (IP67) than the Charge 4 (IPX7). The Charge 5 can have its equalization adjusted in the JBL Portable app. The two devices use different methods of connecting multiple speakers together.
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