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JBL PULSE4 vs JBL Xtreme 3

What PULSE4 does better (0) and where Xtreme 3 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

JBL PULSE4
JBL · 2020PULSE4
0 advantages≈ $210
vs
JBL Xtreme 3
JBL · 2020Xtreme 3
8.0Score
5 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
6.7Build & features5.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

PULSE4Xtreme 3
96 × 20796298.5 × 136134
PULSE4Xtreme 3Difference
Height207 mm136 mm+71 mm
Width96 mm298.5 mm−202.5 mm
Depth96 mm134 mm−38 mm

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

Why is PULSE4 better than Xtreme 3?

PULSE4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Xtreme 3 better than PULSE4?

  1. Output power20 W vs 100 W5×
  2. Battery life12 h vs 15 h+25%
  3. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5.1+21%
  4. StereoNo · PULSE4: Yes
  5. Lowest frequency70 Hz vs 54 Hz+31%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL PULSE4JBL PULSE4≈ $210
JBL Xtreme 3JBL Xtreme 3≈ $2108.0
Sound
Output power20 W100 W
Speaker channelsMono2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency70 Hz54 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h15 h
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Charging time—2.5 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25.1
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight—1,970 g
Width96 mm298 mm
Height207 mm136 mm
Depth96 mm134 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effectsYes—
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