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JBL BandBox Solo vs JBL Xtreme 5

What BandBox Solo does better (0) and where Xtreme 5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL BandBox Solo
JBL · 2026BandBox Solo
0 advantages≈ $330
vs
JBL Xtreme 5
JBL · 2026Xtreme 5
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ $310
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Dimensions

Size comparison

BandBox SoloXtreme 5
150 × 8755346 × 165155
BandBox SoloXtreme 5Difference
Height87 mm165 mm−78 mm
Width150 mm346 mm−196 mm
Depth55 mm155 mm−100 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is BandBox Solo better than Xtreme 5?

BandBox Solo has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Xtreme 5 better than BandBox Solo?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 28 h4.7×
  2. Lowest frequency73 Hz vs 40 Hz+82%
  3. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Xtreme 5JBL Xtreme 5≈ $3109.6
Sound
Output power18 W—
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency73 Hz40 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h28 h
Charging time—3.5 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains powered—Yes
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.46
Bluetooth codecs—LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB-C—Yes
USB audioYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—2,900 g
Width150 mm346 mm
Height87 mm165 mm
Depth55 mm155 mm
Protection rating—IP68
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx8
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
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