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JBL Xtreme vs Ultimate Ears MegaBoom which is Best?

By Rushikesh Kardile Leave a Comment | Last Updated April 26, 2019

Gone are the days when you need to buy a home theatre system for setting the room on Party mode.

With passing days Technology became advanced and cheap in price. Today, I rarely see any house with this high priced lanky home theatres. But as I always say, this era in the history will be known for its wireless enhancements. So as you might have realized, our today’s product selection must be something Wireless and related to music.True.

Today I’ll be comparing two mid-range Portable Bluetooth Speakers namely, JBl- Xtreme & Ultimate Ears MegaBoom.

Both the Speakers had the same price tag while writing this post.

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JBL Xtreme vs Ultimate Ears MegaBoom Comparison Table

ModelJBL Xtreme

jbl_xtreme_price

Ultimate Ears Megaboom

Discounts & OffersBuy now USA, UKBuy now USA, UK
Product Dimensions12.5 x 8 x 7.5 inches 8.9 x 3.3 x 3.3 inches
Item Weight4.7 pounds1.9 pounds
Model Year 20152017
Batteries1 Lithium ion batteries
IPX RatingSplashproofIPX7 Waterproof & Shockproof
Battery Backup15 Hours 10,000 mAh20Hours
Bluetooth Range33 ft100ft/30M
Compatible With Amazon Echo Dot For Alexa Voice ControlNAYes
Siri And Google Now Voice ControlNAYes
Take Calls OTGYes
Supports NFCNoYes
Companion AppYes
ColorsBlack, Blue, RedBlack, Blue, Red, Gray, Plum
3.55 Aux InYes
PriceBest Buy USA, UKBest Buy USA, UK

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JBL XTREME

jbl_xtreme_price

Ultimate Ears Megaboom

  • Pros

    1.  360 degrees sound with high-quality Bass partnering with loud Sound.
    2. Good Battery Backup.

  • Cons 

    1. Not Waterproof(It is Splashproof).
    2. Limited features.

 

  • Pros

    1.  Waterproof & Shockproof
    2. Excellent Battery Backup.
    3. Wide Compatibility.

  • Cons 

    1. The sound distorts a bit at higher volumes, especially on bass-heavy tracks

 

  • Build

The speaker has a good tightly woven architecture,
which makes it splash proof and washable with running tap water.
The backside of the speaker has a zip which encases a MicroUSB, Aux In, 2 USB, and AC power Slots.

  • Build

The Speaker has a tightly woven metal textured
architecture with a flat 1-inch strip running from the top to bottom with the logo printed on it.
The upper side has a Bluetooth Pairing and a Power Button.
While the lower base has micro-USB, Aux In port and Tripod mounting jack.

  • Sound Quality

Perfect Sound to awake the party beast in you.

High-Quality Distortion less loud and clear Highs and lows.

Noticeably better sound quality than the UE Megaboom.

  • Sound Quality

The Ultimate Ears improved the Bass Quality,
it sounds perfectly more impressive than the UE Boom.(there is a price difference of ~$100)
Best for playing Ambient sounds, also has the potential to organize a party. But sounds quite low than the JBL Xtreme.

  • Other Features

Can link up with other JBL Connect enabled Speakers.
Splashproof.

  • Other Features

Connect multiple Ultimate Ears speakers through the companion app.

Waterproof & Shockproof.

Floats on water.

Final Thoughts

The JBL Xtreme was launched in late 2015 still they are the most bought Bluetooth Speakers today.
With their High-Quality Sound, elegant and premium looks these Speakers are even my favorite when it comes to Sound Quality and Basic features.

But if you are a regular traveler and love trekks, Ultimate Ears Megaboom are the one speaker you should have in your backpack.

It’s Waterproofing and Shockproof feature makes it the best choice for sports players.

Verdict

Considering every aspects and quality criteria
I would suggest you go with the Ultimate Ears Megaboom
as it is a well-balanced Bluetooth Speaker
with wide compatibility and good features on its back.
Moreover, it has an excellent Battery Backup promising to
last around 20 Hours of Continuous Playback.
Buy now USA, UK

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