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The JBL Xtreme 4 is praised for its powerful sound quality, impressive battery life, and durable, weather-resistant design, but criticized for its high price point, especially for those considering an upgrade from the previous model.
As of 9 Feb 2025 (1 month ago), based on these 6 sources (click to watch review)
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🔊 Powerful sound quality
Reviewers consistently praise the speaker for its high-quality sound output, emphasizing its bass and overall sound performance.
...As expected, the sound quality of this speaker is giving what it is expected to give. It gives a high-quality bass heavy sound that fills your space with a thumping sound effects on both sides of the speakerā€™s bass radiator....
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🔋 Impressive battery life
The long battery life of the JBL Xtreme 4 is highlighted as a significant advantage, offering extended playtime.
...The battery of the Xtreme 4 is one its major upgrades. From 15 hours that the previous model offers to a massive 24 hours of playtime on average 50-60 percent listening volume....
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💪 Durable and weather-resistant
The speaker's durability and resistance to dust and water are frequently noted, making it suitable for outdoor use.
...The xtreme 4 is rated IP67 which only protects this speaker from dust and water submersion in 1 meter depth for up to 30 minutes....
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🔄 Replaceable battery
The feature of having a replaceable battery is mentioned as a future-proofing aspect, adding value to the speaker.
...The battery of the Xtreme 4 is replaceable. And unlike the previous models, you can visibly see the location of the battery placement which you can easily replaced....
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💸 High price point
Despite its features, the speaker's price is often considered high, particularly for those who already own the previous model.
...However, considering the price, if you are currently using the xtreme 3 and itā€™s still good and serving you, I would advise you still hold on to it as the difference in sound is almost nonexistent....
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🌊 Waterproof and dustproof
The IP67 rating, ensuring the speaker is waterproof and dustproof, is frequently highlighted, enhancing its appeal for outdoor activities.
...This will cope with it which is great....
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🎶 Innovative technology
Features like Auracast (or ORACAST/ARACAST) technology for multi-speaker setup are noted as innovative additions to the speaker's capabilities.
...Jbl has replaced the usual partyboost technology with the newer Auracast technology which uses Bluetooth Low Energy Audio to stream the same music to multiple speakers at once....
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Review by TechLifeWithAndy
Sentiment: Very positive
The JBL Xtreme 4 impresses with its blend of powerful sound, rugged durability, and versatile features, making it an exceptional choice for outdoor audio enthusiasts. Watch review
...It's really high quality design and durable.... Next quote
JBL Xtreme 4: Unboxing and In-Depth Review of the Ultimate Outdoor Speaker
4:15
21 Jan 2025
🎶 Powerful sound quality with dual passive radiators
...When the sound's coming out of here it really is powerful... Watch in video
💪 Rugged and durable design
...It's got a very rugged design as well, very durable... Watch in video
🌧ļø Water and dustproof with IP67 rating
...This will cope with it which is great... Watch in video
🔋 Long battery life with 24 hours playtime
...Great battery life... Watch in video
🎒 Convenient shoulder strap and built-in bottle opener
...I think it's really cool... if you're having a party and want some drinks, you can do it that way... Watch in video
🔌 Quick charge feature
...10 minutes of charging gives you two hours of playtime... Watch in video
🎛ļø Easy to pair and control
...Very easy to pair, and you can use the JBL headphones app as well to change your features... Watch in video
ā­ Premium build quality with a solid feel
...It feels like a great quality premium build... Watch in video
šŸ¤” 🔋 Battery life could be better without PartyBoost
...You're looking at 24 hours battery with this on playtime and you can extra six hours with the playtime boost as well, which is excellent, so great battery life... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 💧 Not fully submersible in water
...I wouldn't submerge it in water for too long but you know you get the accidental rain shower... Watch quote in video
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Review by The Product Lab
Sentiment: Very positive
The JBL Xtreme 4 is a top-tier portable speaker that delivers powerful, distortion-free sound, impressive battery life, and convenient features, making it an excellent choice for any music enthusiast on the go. Watch review
...Surprisingly powerful sound without distortion.... Next quote
A Comprehensive Review of the JBL Xtreme 4: Features, Performance, and Value
5:38
19 Jan 2025
🔊 Awesome sound quality
...The sound quality on the JBL Extreme 4 is seriously awesome, and it's better than any of the other speakers I've tested so far... Watch in video
🎵 Dynamic and immersive sound
...This speaker really plays out some dynamic and immersive sound. The bass hits hard, and you get those clear highs and smooth mids that make the listening experience so much better... Watch in video
🔋 Impressive battery life
...The Extreme 4 already offers an impressive 24 hours of playtime, which is impressive in itself... Watch in video
🔄 Replaceable battery feature
...One really great feature of this speaker is its replaceable battery... Watch in video
💪 Solid build quality
...The Extreme 4 has a solid build quality, and it's better than all the speakers that I've tested so far... Watch in video
📶 Stable Bluetooth connection
...With Bluetooth 5.3, the JBL Extreme 4 gives you better power efficiency and a more stable connection... Watch in video
ā˜”ļø Waterproof and dustproof
...With an IP-67 rating, the JBL Extreme 4 is both waterproof and dustproof... Watch in video
🏷ļø Easy to carry around
...Even with that weight, it's surprisingly easy to carry around, especially when the strap is attached... Watch in video
👥 ARACAST feature for multi-speaker setup
...The JBL Extreme 4 has this awesome feature called ARACAST, which lets you connect other speakers with the same ARACAST technology so that you can play music on all of them at once... Watch in video
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Review by New Stuff TV 2
Sentiment: Mixed
The JBL Xtreme 4, while offering improved sound quality and convenient features like a removable battery, doesnā€™t quite justify its $400 price tag due to its diminished outdoor bass performance compared to its predecessors. Watch review
...It's got a little more chunk to it.... Next quote
In-Depth Look at the JBL Xtreme 4: What Has Changed and Is It Worth the Upgrade?
18:39
5 May 2024
🔊 High-quality sound indoors
...Inside, it sounds awesome. It really does... Watch in video
🔋 Removable battery
...So if that was the case, you can just put a new one in here... Watch in video
🎶 Great bass indoors
...I love the bass. I'm glad that they finally added a real base to it... Watch in video
🛠 Durable and solid build
...This thing is built like a hand grenade. It's just, it's solid... Watch in video
📈 Subtle aesthetic improvements
...It's a little bit more extreme than the previous version... Watch in video
👍 Practical strap inclusion
...The strap is beneficial, guys. It really is beneficial... Watch in video
🏕ļø Suitable for outdoor usage
...If you're a person that goes out a lot, the strap is definitely going to be useful... Watch in video
šŸ¤” 😕 Connectivity issues with the app
...It was kind of wonky. I don't like this. Personally, I don't like it. I don't like how Sony does it on the app either because it's not always going to be seamless... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔇 Loss of bass with Playtime Boost
...Once you press Playtime boost, it boosts the battery time by stripping out the bass... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🌐 Cannot connect older JBL speakers easily
...You cannot connect them via button. You have to go inside the app... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 💰 High price point
...I have never thought any of the extreme speakers were worth $400... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🌿 Lacks outdoor bass performance
...Once you take them outside in the open area, I feel like they kind of empty out... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 📲 Inconvenient button layout
...I feel like they should have swapped that, man. I want to see the buttons I'm using all the time... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🛠 No built-in handle for easy portability
...Speakers like this, I really feel like they should have like a small handle or a scoop in the back... Watch quote in video
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Review by Unbox With Adaora
Sentiment: Somewhat positive
The JBL Xtreme 4 is a powerful and durable Bluetooth speaker with excellent sound quality and extended battery life, making it a worthwhile investment for those new to the JBL Xtreme lineup, though possibly unnecessary for current Xtreme 3 users. Watch review
...This speaker delivers an immersive bass-heavy sound!... Next quote
Unboxing and Testing the JBL Xtreme 4: An Audio Powerhouse
5:00
22 Apr 2024
🔊 Powerful sound quality and bass
...As expected, the sound quality of this speaker is giving what it is expected to give. It gives a high-quality bass heavy sound that fills your space with a thumping sound effects on both sides of the speakerā€™s bass radiator... Watch in video
🔋 Long battery life
...The battery of the Xtreme 4 is one its major upgrades. From 15 hours that the previous model offers to a massive 24 hours of playtime on average 50-60 percent listening volume... Watch in video
🌊 Weather-resistant design
...The xtreme 4 is rated IP67 which only protects this speaker from dust and water submersion in 1 meter depth for up to 30 minutes... Watch in video
🎶 Innovative Auracast technology
...Jbl has replaced the usual partyboost technology with the newer Auracast technology which uses Bluetooth Low Energy Audio to stream the same music to multiple speakers at once... Watch in video
🎛ļø Customizable sound with app control
...With the help of the jbl portable App, you can customize the 5 band equalizer to reduce the bass and bring out the miss and treble... Watch in video
🔄 Replaceable battery
...The battery of the Xtreme 4 is replaceable. And unlike the previous models, you can visibly see the location of the battery placement which you can easily replaced... Watch in video
📱 Inbuilt power bank feature
...You can also charge your phone or any other smaller device with this speaker as it has an inbuilt power bank... Watch in video
šŸ¤” 💸 Price may not be justified if upgrading from Xtreme 3
...However, considering the price, if you are currently using the xtreme 3 and itā€™s still good and serving you, I would advise you still hold on to it as the difference in sound is almost nonexistent... Watch quote in video
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Review by Flossy Carter
Sentiment: Very positive
In my comprehensive review, the JBL Xtreme 4 earns a solid recommendation as a future-proof speaker that delivers impressive sound quality and versatility, making it well worth the $350 price tag. Watch review
...Totally future proof with ORACAST and removable battery.... Next quote
JBL Xtreme 4 Review: The Future-Ready Speaker with Unmatched Sound Quality
26:06
3 Apr 2024
🔊 Excellent sound quality
...You can't hear this through a YouTube video, but you can actually see for yourself, on AC power, it does sound a little bit louder and a little bit better... Watch in video
🔋 Impressive battery life
...The battery life is 24 hours on a single charge and it features playtime boosts... Watch in video
💪 Durable design
...The speaker's IP 67, dust and water resistant... Watch in video
🔌 Built-in power bank
...Now you've got a built-in power bank to charge up other devices... Watch in video
🎛ļø Customizable sound settings
...You got an app that's available for Android and iOS that you change your EQ settings... Watch in video
🎤 Party boost feature
...We can't test that out yet because I don't have any other ORACAST speakers, but we do got party boost... Watch in video
💰 Good value for money
...On a scale of one to 10, I'm giving the JBL Extreme 4 a major major major go... Watch in video
🔄 Replaceable battery
...Ladies and gentlemen, the battery is replaceable... Watch in video
🆙 Future-proof with ORACAST
...This is totally future proof with ORACAST and the removable battery... Watch in video
šŸ¤” āŒ Sound is better when plugged in
...Now, the side note, this is one of those speakers that's going to sound better when it's plugged in... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🛑 Not available in the USA yet
...Now, the side note, this is not available in the U.S. yet... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 💸 Higher price due to early purchase
...I bought this on eBay. I spent around 400 bucks, but when it comes out, it should be 350 bucks... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” āš ļø Similar to previous version
...The JBL Extreme 3, if you got that, I wouldn't run out an upgrade just yet, because they sound pretty similar... Watch quote in video
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Review by EchoX1
Sentiment: Very positive
The JBL Xtreme 4 is an impressive, feature-rich speaker with remarkable sound quality, strong bass, and robust build, making it worth its premium price for both portable and home use. Watch review
...Easily the best speaker on the market.... Next quote
Elevating Sound Anywhere: A Comprehensive Review of the JBL Xtreme 4
11:00
31 Mar 2024
🔊 Impressive sound quality and bass retention
...It's really, really bass heavy... It manages to keep that bass at lower volumes... Watch in video
🔋 Long battery life with adjustable playtime
...That's 30 hours of playtime with playtime boost on... so that's really, really impressive... Watch in video
🚀 Fast charging capability
...10 minutes of charging will get you two hours of playtime... Watch in video
🔄 Replaceable battery for future-proofing
...One of the first speakers I've ever heard to have a replaceable battery... Watch in video
🌧ļø IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating
...It's pretty much fine everywhere to be honest... Watch in video
🧠 AI sound boost for optimized sound
...It sounds much clearer than JBL speakers have in the past at higher notes... Watch in video
🔗 New Bluetooth 5.3 version for better quality
...This is also running the newest version of Bluetooth 5.3, so we'll get you nice quality, nice range... Watch in video
āœØ Rugged and stylish design
...It's really rugged... Looks nice, nice and simple, not too flashy... Watch in video
🏆 Overall best performance for its price
...I think it's easily the best speaker on the market at the moment to use portably to take outside... Watch in video
šŸ¤” 💰 Expensive for its size and features
...So yeah, it is probably on the more expensive side of speakers in this size... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔌 Limited connectivity options
...There's no walks, unfortunately, nothing like that. And people seem to be just getting rid of those nowadays, which is a real shame... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 📈 Significant power output difference
...It has 70 watts if it's running off the battery. So there's actually quite a sizable difference there... that is quite sizeable, 30 watts of difference... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 📦 Availability of unique features
...ORACast. There's actually a button on the top, which is a new name for me, but it's effectively just what we've had before... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔊 Need for sound test variety
...I am also aware that I need to change the song I'm using. I have asked for suggestions... Watch quote in video
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