Sonos Move vs JBL Xtreme 3

Name Sonos Move JBL Xtreme 3
Image Sonos Move JBL Xtreme 3
Type Large Large
MSRP $399 $379.95
Released 2019 2020
Availability Discontinued Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 1× 2× 2.75″
Tweeters: 1× 2× 0.75″
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS Not specified 100 W
Frequency range Not specified 53.5 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? Via app; Wi-Fi only ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ❌ ✔ PartyBoost
Other (special) audio features? Multiroom, automatic Trueplay (adaptive EQ) None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 4.2 5.1
Wi-Fi? Wi-Fi 4 ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ✔ (voice control) ❌
Guitar/mic input? ❌ ❌
USB-A playback? ❌ ❌
3.5 mm AUX in? ❌ ✔
3.5 mm AUX out? ❌ ❌
Other in/outputs? ❌ ❌
Battery, power & charging
Battery? ✔ ✔
Battery life 11 hours 15 hours
Charge time 1 hr to 50% (charging cradle) 2.5 hrs
Battery capacity 36 Wh 36.3 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): USB-C USB-C
Powerbank function? ❌ Yes; USB-A 15W & USB-C 10W
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? ❌ ❌
App? Sonos S1 & S2 app JBL Portable app
Voice assistant? ✔ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 24.0×16×12.6 13.6×29.8×13.4
Size (inch H×W×D): 9.44×6.29×4.96 5.35×11.75×5.28
Weight (kg): 3.0 1.97
Weight (lbs): 6.61 4.34
Physical features
IP Code IP56 IP67
Transportation method? 1 grip Shoulder strap
Color options: 2 colors: Black, white 3 colors: Black, blue, camo
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? Charging base USB-C power adapter
Accessories? - Shoulder strap
More info
Model number MOVE1##1 ‎JBLXTREME3
User guide / manual User Guide Quick start guide
Official site link: Page discontinued JBL.com
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Key differences

The Sonos Move costs $19.05 more ($399 vs $379.95). The JBL Xtreme 3 is newer (2020 vs 2019), has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), lasts longer per charge (15 hours vs 11 hours) and is lighter (1.97 kg vs 3.0 kg).

Only on the Sonos Move: Wi-Fi 4, buit-in mic (voice control) and voice assistant. Only on the JBL Xtreme 3: party mode (PartyBoost), 3.5 mm AUX in and powerbank function (USB-A 15W & USB-C 10W). Other differences: Bluetooth (4.2 vs 5.1) and water resistance (IP56 vs IP67).

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