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JBLXtreme 3

Portable

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The JBL Xtreme 3 is for those looking for a big-sounding but portable Bluetooth speaker. Its durable-looking carry strap and waterproofing seems perfect for taking wherever you go. But is the sound quality, battery life and build quality up to the job? Our full expert review reveals whether this Bluetooth speaker is worth buying.

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Ease of use

Jun 2023First reviewed by Which?

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Sound quality

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How we test sound quality

We rate sound quality using a professional panel of five expert listeners with a range of ages and musical tastes. They listen to nine recordings per turntable which cover a wide range of music and radio genres, giving a rating per recording and an overall verdict (not an average).

Ease of use

Overall
Instruction manual
Initial Set Up
Everyday Use
Portability
App ease of use

How we test ease of use

The overall ease of use as rated by our lab professionals. Includes how easy it is to set up, the quality of the instruction manual and the labelling of sockets. Everyday use includes how easy it is to connect devices, wirelessly stream music and control playback features. Multi-room use includes how easy it is to set up and connect to a wireless multi-room speaker system. The portability rating only applies to models with a battery.

Battery life

How we test battery life

We play music continuously at a reasonable volume until the battery runs out, typically over Bluetooth. A five star rating is 13:44 (hours:minutes) or more, and similarly 10:48 for four stars, 7:52 minutes for three stars and 4:56 minutes for two stars. Anything less gets the minimum one star rating.

General
Type of speaker	Portable
Height	13.7cm
Width	29.8cm
Depth	13.3cm
Weight	1.99kg
Battery powered	Yes
Battery life in hrs:mins	17.5667 mins

Connections
Bluetooth	Yes
Wi-fi	No
Apple Airplay 2 support	No
Smart speakers	No
Chromecast multi-room	No
Spotify Connect support	No
Ethernet	No
3.5mm line input	No
USB charging port	Yes

Accessories
Battery can be replaced by user	No
Manufacturer battery replacement scheme available	No

Features
Water resistant	Yes
Level of water resistance	IP67

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