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JBL Xtreme 5 vs Marshall Stanmore IV

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

JBL Xtreme 5
JBL · 2026Xtreme 5
9.5Score
2 advantages≈ $290
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Marshall Stanmore IV
Marshall · 2026Stanmore IV
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ $420
Dimensions

Size comparison

Xtreme 5Stanmore IV
346 × 165155350 × 203185
Xtreme 5Stanmore IVDifference
Height165 mm203 mm−38 mm
Width346 mm350 mm−4 mm
Depth155 mm185 mm−30 mm
Weight2,900 g3,990 g−1,090 g

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

Why is Xtreme 5 better than Stanmore IV?

  1. Weight2,900 g vs 3,990 g+38%
  2. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%

Why is Stanmore IV better than Xtreme 5?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Xtreme 5: Yes
  2. LDACNo · Xtreme 5: Yes
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 38,000 Hz+90%
  4. Lowest frequency40 Hz vs 36 Hz+11%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Xtreme 5JBL Xtreme 5≈ $2909.5
Sound
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—127 mm
Output power—110 W
Speaker channels2.0Stereo
Channel count22
Lowest frequency40 Hz36 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz38,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life28 h—
Charging time3.5 h—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE AudioYesYes
AuracastYesYes
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Spotify Connect—Yes
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight2,900 g3,990 g
Width346 mm350 mm
Height165 mm203 mm
Depth155 mm185 mm
Protection ratingIP68—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effectsYes—
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