Product comparison · 2 portable & party speakers

JBL Pulse 6 vs JBL Xtreme 5

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 15identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL Pulse 6 has 2 - 20000 Hz more frequency range than the JBL Xtreme 5 (42 - 20000 Hz vs 40 - 20000 Hz). The JBL Xtreme 5 has 34 Wh more battery capacity than the JBL Pulse 6 (68 Wh vs 34 Wh). The JBL Xtreme 5 has 16 h more battery life (music) than the JBL Pulse 6 (28 h vs 12 h). Product type: Mono portable speaker on the JBL Pulse 6, Stereo portable speaker on the JBL Xtreme 5. Recommended usage: Mobile phone / Smartphone on the JBL Pulse 6, Universal on the JBL Xtreme 5.

  • Frequency range
    • Pulse 6:42 - 20000 Hz
    • Xtreme 5:40 - 20000 Hz
  • Product type
    • Pulse 6:Mono portable speaker
    • Xtreme 5:Stereo portable speaker
  • Recommended usage
    • Pulse 6:Mobile phone / Smartphone
    • Xtreme 5:Universal
  • Battery capacity
    • Pulse 6:34 Wh
    • Xtreme 5:68 Wh
  • Battery life (music)
    • Pulse 6:12 h
    • Xtreme 5:28 h
  • Battery recharge time
    • Pulse 6:4.5 h
    • Xtreme 5:3.5 h
  • Width
    • Pulse 6:132 mm
    • Xtreme 5:346 mm
  • Depth
    • Pulse 6:106 mm
    • Xtreme 5:155 mm

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Comparison of Pulse 6, Xtreme 5
61 specifications
Loudspeakersidentical
Number of speakers11
TweeterYesYes
Tweeter diameterKnown for one1.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one1.6 cm (0.63")Unknown — not stated by the source
WooferYesYes
Woofer diameterKnown for one6.38 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of woofer driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Woofer RMS powerKnown for one30 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter RMS powerKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeDiffers42 - 20000 Hz40 - 20000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)80 dB80 dB
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130 W
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version6.06.0
Frequency rangeKnown for one2.4 - 2.4835 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesA2DP, AVRCPA2DP, AVRCP
3.5 mm connectorNoNo
USB connectivityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AUX inNoNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersMono portable speakerStereo portable speaker
Product colourBlackBlack
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Illumination LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Illumination colourKnown for oneMultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Carrying handle(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDustproof, Drop proof, Waterproof
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP68
Performance1 differ
Recommended usageDiffersMobile phone / SmartphoneUniversal
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneSBC, AACUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Battery typeBuilt-in batteryBuilt-in battery
Battery capacityDiffers34 Wh68 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one7.2 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (music)Differs12 h28 h
Battery recharge timeDiffers4.5 h3.5 h
DC input voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth transmitter powerKnown for one14 dBmUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBattery, AC
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers132 mm346 mm
DepthDiffers106 mm155 mm
HeightDiffers264 mm165 mm
WeightDiffers1.49 kg2.9 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers169.5 mm399 mm
Package depthDiffers124.5 mm226 mm
Package heightDiffers299 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers1.99 kg3.98 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedNoNo
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one4722 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source

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