‘A sensational upgrade with bigger bass, enhanced clarity, and even more power’: the JBL Xtreme 5 is a five-star Bluetooth speaker, and blew me away with its almighty audio that’s genuinely worth the price
The JBL Xtreme 5 is a sensational upgrade with bigger bass, enhanced clarity, and even more power than its predecessor. The speaker’s inclusion of edge-lighting, lossless USB-C audio, and an IP68 rating only helps to cement the Xtreme 5 as one of the best party speakers around — even if it may be a tad bulky for some.
Pros
- +Amazing audio with exceptional bass output
- +Impressive clarity and detail, especially using USB-C
- +Phenomenally sturdy and waterproof
- +Great value in spite of fairly high price
Cons
- -Bulkier than its predecessor
- -No mic for hands-free calls
- -Battery life isn’t class-leading
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