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8.1Battery8.4
9.3Build & features5.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Xtreme 5Middleton II
| Xtreme 5 | Middleton II | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 165 mm | 110 mm | +55 mm |
| Width | 346 mm | 230 mm | +116 mm |
| Depth | 155 mm | 98 mm | +57 mm |
| Weight | 2,900 g | 1,800 g | +1,100 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Xtreme 5 better than Middleton II?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
- Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
- Lowest frequency40 Hz vs 45 Hz+12%
Why is Middleton II better than Xtreme 5?
- Battery life28 h vs 30 h+7%
- Weight2,900 g vs 1,800 g+61%
- Charging time3.5 h vs 3 h+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | — | Neodymium |
| Driver size | — | 76.2 mm |
| Output power | — | 40 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Channel count | 2 | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 40 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 28 h | 30 h |
| Charging time | 3.5 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 20 min → 10 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Power bank function | Yes | Yes |
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LC3, AAC, SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Auracast | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 2,900 g | 1,800 g |
| Width | 346 mm | 230 mm |
| Height | 165 mm | 110 mm |
| Depth | 155 mm | 98 mm |
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
| Light effects | Yes | — |
