JBL GO 2 vs Xtreme 3 - Where are the differences?

Let's have a look at the differences between the JBL GO 2 and the JBL Xtreme 3.

Size and weight

The two devices differ in their dimensions. The smaller a loudspeaker is, the more practical it is in use, of course.

• JBL GO 2: 8.6 cm x 3.16 cm x 7.12 cm
• JBL Xtreme 3: 13.6 cm x 29.8 cm x 13.4 cm

Battery

The battery life is shorter with the JBL GO 2 with up to 5,0 hours than with the JBL Xtreme 3. There the battery life is up to 15,0 hours. In practice, the specification of the battery life can often be somewhat lower, since the manufacturers specify the maximum possible performance. The loading time does not differ for the two devices and is 2,5 hours. The battery capacity at the JBL GO 2 with 730 mah is lower than at the JBL Xtreme 3, where the capacity is 10000 mah.

Waterproof

Both speakers are waterproof. The JBL GO 2 is certified with IPX7. With the JBL Xtreme 3 a IP67 certification is present.

Bluetooth

The built-in Bluetooth differs in the versions. The JBL GO 2 has Bluetooth version 4.1 installed. At the JBL Xtreme 3 the newer version 5.1 is integrated. A newer Bluetooth version offers a better stability in the connection. Thus also a higher comfort in the application is given.

Powerbank

The JBL Xtreme 3 can be used as powerbank. With the Powerbank function, other devices can be charged via USB using the speaker. Of course, this is at the expense of the battery life of the speaker.

Leistung

The performance is the JBL GO 2 at 3 Watt. The JBL Xtreme 3 has a power of 2 x 25 Watt. At the JBL GO 2 we find a driver with 40 mm.