JBL Xtreme 5 vs Marshall Middleton II

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Xtreme 5 compared with Middleton II

	JBLXtreme 5	MarshallMiddleton II
Overview
Released
Released	April 2026	July 2025
Sound
Type
Type	Portable speaker	Portable speaker
Channels
Channels	–	Stereo
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	No	No
Drivers
Drivers	One 98 × 145 mm woofer and two 20 mm tweeters	Two 3-inch woofers, two 0.6-inch tweeters and two passive radiators, in a sealed cabinet; True Stereophonic 360° sound
Amplifiers
Amplifiers	90 W RMS woofer + two 20 W RMS tweeters on mains power; 60 W RMS woofer + two 15 W RMS tweeters on battery	Two 30 W class D for the woofers, two 10 W class D for the tweeters
Frequency response
Frequency response	40 Hz – 20 kHz; signal-to-noise ratio over 80 dB	50 Hz – 20 kHz; up to 87 dB SPL at 1 m
Audio formats
Audio formats	SBC, AAC and LC3 over Bluetooth; lossless USB-C audio with compatible content and source	–
Room tuning
Room tuning	AI Sound Boost; Smart EQ adjusts tuning for music and speech; 7-band EQ and presets in the JBL Portable app	Bass and treble controls on the speaker and in the Marshall Bluetooth app
Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
AirPlay
AirPlay	No	No
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	None	None
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6.0; A2DP 1.4 and AVRCP 1.6	Bluetooth 5.3; SBC, AAC and LC3; multipoint; 60 m range
Ports
Ports	USB-C for charging, lossless audio and power-bank output (5 V / 3 A, 9 V / 2 A or 11 V / 2 A)	USB-C in (5, 9, 12 or 20 V, 3 A) and power bank out; 3.5 mm aux in
Multi-room
Multi-room	Auracast links compatible JBL speakers; two compatible speakers can play in stereo	–
App
App	JBL Portable app for EQ, ambient lighting themes and firmware updates	Marshall Bluetooth app
Design
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 24 hours	Up to 30 hours
Water and dust resistance
Water and dust resistance	IP68	IP67
Weight
Weight	2.9 kg	1.8 kg (better)
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	Up to 24 hours normally, or 28 with Playtime Boost; dependent on volume, content and lighting. 68 Wh lithium-ion battery (7.2 V, 9444 mAh); 3.5-hour charge at 20 V / 3 A; 10-minute charge provides up to 2 hours	Over 30 hours; replaceable lithium-ion battery; 3 hours to charge; 20 minutes of charging gives 5 hours; battery preservation setting
Controls
Controls	Physical playback, volume, power, Bluetooth and Auracast controls; ambient edge lighting with selectable colours and themes	Multi-directional control knob; power, bass, treble and Bluetooth pairing controls on top
Microphones
Microphones	–	Built-in microphone for hands-free calls
Mounting
Mounting	Adjustable shoulder strap with floating hooks	Carry strap
Size
Size	346 × 165 × 155 mm (W × H × D)	230 × 110 × 98 mm (W × H × D)
Colours
Colours	Black, Blue and Squad (camouflage)	Black and Brass, Cream
In the box
In the box	Xtreme 5, PD power adaptor, shoulder strap, quick start guide, warranty card and safety sheet; adaptor inclusion varies by region	Middleton II, strap, USB-C cable, quick start guide, legal and safety information