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JBL Tune Beam vs JBL Xtreme 5

What Tune Beam does better (2) and where Xtreme 5 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune Beam
JBL · 2023Tune Beam
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $60
vs
JBL Xtreme 5
JBL · 2026Xtreme 5
9.5Score
4 advantages≈ $290
Higher score
8.8Battery8.1

Why is Tune Beam better than Xtreme 5?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 40 Hz2×
  2. Charging time2 h vs 3.5 h+75%

Why is Xtreme 5 better than Tune Beam?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 28 h2.3×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  3. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
  4. Dust protection (IP)5 vs 6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Beam≈ $609.4
JBL Xtreme 5JBL Xtreme 5≈ $2909.5
Sound
FitIn-ear—
Driver size6 mm—
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency20 Hz40 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity97 dB—
Stereo—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Microphones4—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h28 h
Battery life with ANC10 h—
Charging time2 h3.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Mains powered—Yes
Battery powered (portable)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36
Bluetooth codecs—LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—2,900 g
Width—346 mm
Height—165 mm
Depth—155 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Dust protection (IP)56
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
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