| Name | UE Megaboom 4 | JBL Xtreme 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Medium | Large |
| MSRP | $199.99 | $379.95 |
| Released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 2× 2″ | 2× 2.75″ |
| Tweeters: | - | 2× 0.75″ |
| Subwoofers: | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | Not specified | 100 W |
| Frequency range | 60 Hz - 20 kHz | 53.5 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ via app | ✔ via app |
| Party mode? (mono) | ✔ (PartyUp, via app) | ✔ PartyBoost |
| Other (special) audio features? | Megaphone function | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ✔ (megaphone) | ❌ |
| 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 | 20 hours | 15 hours |
| Charge time | 3 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 22.5 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? | UE | BOOM app | JBL Portable app |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 22.5×8.7×8.7 | 13.6×29.8×13.4 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 8.86×3.43×3.43 | 5.35×11.75×5.28 |
| Weight (kg): | 0.935 | 1.97 |
| Weight (lbs): | 2.06 | 4.34 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IP67 | IP67 |
| Transportation method? | In hand | Shoulder strap |
| Color options: | 4 colors: Black, blue, red, pink | 3 colors: Black, blue, camo |
| Other features? | Floats | - |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | USB-C to USB-C | USB-C power adapter |
| Accessories? | - | Shoulder strap |
| More info | ||
| Model number | SR0193 | JBLXTREME3 |
| User guide / manual | Online manual | Quick start guide |
| Official site link: | Ultimateears.com | JBL.com |
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