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EGO SK1800E vs JBL Xtreme 5

What SK1800E does better (1) and where Xtreme 5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

EGO SK1800E
EGO · 2026SK1800E
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $280
vs
JBL Xtreme 5
JBL · 2026Xtreme 5
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ $310
Higher score
9.4Battery8.3
2.4Build & features9.3

Why is SK1800E better than Xtreme 5?

  1. Battery life50 h vs 28 h+79%

Why is Xtreme 5 better than SK1800E?

  1. Weight7,700 g vs 2,900 g2.7×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  3. Dust protection (IP)5 vs 6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

EGO SK1800EEGO SK1800E≈ $2806.9
JBL Xtreme 5JBL Xtreme 5≈ $3109.6
Sound
Output power180 W—
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency—40 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h28 h
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Charging time—3.5 h
Power bank functionYesYes
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—6
Bluetooth codecsSBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight7,700 g2,900 g
Width—346 mm
Height—165 mm
Depth—155 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Dust protection (IP)56
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effects—Yes
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