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General

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Series

SoundLink1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly places Plus in the SoundLink family.

Xtreme1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

894040-0100, 4435161Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Observed Black selector request returns commercial SKU 894040-0100, internal offer id SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS-BLK-WW, selected Black and not refurbished. Physical model 443516 is independently printed in the original guide. The internal storefront id is not substituted for the SKU.2Maker product pagebose.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Bose_US-Site/en_US/Product-VariationRead 8 October 2026Public selector endpoint URL was observed in current page Black input data-url, not guessed. Returned sku 894040-0100, selected Black and variant id SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS-BLK-WW. Original guide model 443516 is separate.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory page 4 explicitly Model/Type designation 443516. This is hardware model, not color-specific commercial SKU.

JBLXTREME3BLKAM, JBLXTREME3BLUAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026US store page read in Chrome. Blue selection ITEM# JBLXTREME3BLUAM. Black is JBLXTREME3BLKAM, the model number in the job evidence and on Amazon US listings. A third colour SKU is not listed.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 June 20254Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Official announcement and preorders June 12, 2025.

2 September 20207Press articletechaeris.comRead 23 October 2026Announced 2 September 2020 at IFA 2020 (MobileSyrup and SoundGuys carry the same date).

Status

Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current released product with selected offer online and available. Analytics stock field differs from selectable/available flags. Inventory is not release status, and no definite shipping availability is asserted.

Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026US store sells it at 329.95 USD, in stock, with an Add To Cart button (read 2026-10-23).

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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JBL Xtreme 42Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Support page: Predecessor Xtreme 2, Successor JBL Xtreme 4. Manufactured from 2020 until now.11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Public notice: this speaker was replaced by the JBL Xtreme 4.12Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-4-100540Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the Xtreme 3 the predecessor of the new JBL Xtreme 4.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2694Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Official US launch $269. Actual review header says $269.99 while its body says $269. Official launch claim retained.

$349.957Press articletechaeris.comRead 23 October 2026Copy of the JBL announcement: US 349.95 USD on jbl.com in November 2020. SoundGuys lists 379 USD as the original price, which differs.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€2997Press articletechaeris.comRead 23 October 2026Copy of the JBL announcement: 299 EUR in October 2020. AV Watch also reports 299 euro. Tax treatment not stated.9Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1275118.htmlRead 23 October 2026IFA 2020 report: Xtreme 3 at 299 euro.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current US Black selector and USD offer.

US1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026US store page, reference market.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Only Black selected reference represented.

Black, Blue, Squad1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Black, Blue and Squad (camouflage) are the launch colours in What Hi-Fi. RTINGS calls the camo Black Camo.7Press articletechaeris.comRead 23 October 2026JBL announcement lists the colours of the new speakers together.8Press articlewhathifi.com/news/jbl-unveils-go-3-xtreme-3-and-clip-4-portable-bluetooth-speakersRead 23 October 2026Available in blue, black and squad (camouflage).

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit portable speaker.

Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Mono1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own Plus comparison section explicitly says Mono. Exact review independently confirms one speaker is mono.5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Actual Plus is mono. Stereo uses second same-model speaker.

Stereo11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Verdict: the Xtreme 3 plays stereo content without downmixing it to mono.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

ABose SoundLink Plus

Driver type	Count
Subwoofer	1
Tweeter	1

Source4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Exact Plus section explicitly one subwoofer and one tweeter. Dimensions and audio RMS watts not published.5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Independently one woofer and one tweeter, while original maker calls bass driver subwoofer.

BJBL Xtreme 3

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer	2	70	25
Tweeter	2	20	25

Source3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Technical Specifications on the JBL Singapore store: transducers 2 x 70 mm woofer and 2 x 20 mm tweeter. Rated output 2 x 25W RMS woofer + 2 x 25W RMS tweeter (AC power mode), so 25 W RMS per driver on external power. Battery-mode ratings are not published.5Measurementdxomark.comRead 23 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: four drivers (2 x 70 mm and 2 x 20 mm) and two passive radiators.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

44Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Exact Plus section explicitly four passive radiators, separate from two powered transducers. Micro 2nd Gen dual radiators are not transferred.5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly four passive radiators.

23Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Store text and JBL: two JBL Bass Radiators.5Measurementdxomark.comRead 23 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: two passive radiators.

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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100W1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: output power 2 x 25W RMS woofer + 2 x 25W RMS tweeter, so 100 W RMS in total. The JBL Singapore store copy of the technical specification adds the qualifier AC power mode. No battery-mode rating is published.3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Rated output power is given for AC power mode.

Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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53.5Hz1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: dynamic frequency response range 53.5 Hz - 20k Hz. No tolerance stated.

Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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20kHz1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: dynamic frequency response range 53.5 Hz - 20k Hz. No tolerance stated.

Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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80dB3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Technical specification: signal-to-noise ratio > 80 dB. Stored 80, the greater-than qualifier is here.

Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026User-adjustable EQ through Bose app. Band count verified in actual review.

Yes4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: a basic equalizer adjusts highs, mids and lows.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

35Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Three-band EQ tested through Bose app. Firmware 4.7.46 and app 11.1.3, Citrus Yellow sample. No preset count substituted for bands.

34Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Highs, mids and lows are three adjustable bands. RTINGS calls it a graphic EQ.

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Stereo Mode requires two SoundLink Plus units. Different compatible models can use synchronized Party Mode only.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Same-model pair supports separate L/R. Different models play in unison through Party Mode.

Yes3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Store text: PartyBoost pairs two compatible speakers for stereo sound. SoundGuys says stereo mode needs two Xtreme 3 speakers.4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: stereo mode only works with another JBL Xtreme 3.5Measurementdxomark.comRead 23 October 2026DXOMARK: stereo pair and multi-mono capable through PartyBoost.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Bose Party Mode, Bose Stereo Mode, Bose SimpleSync1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Party/Stereo Mode use compatible portable speakers with the Shortcut button. Current FAQ names Micro 2nd Gen, Flex 2nd Gen, Plus and Max. SimpleSync with compatible Bose smart speakers/soundbars is separately documented by guide.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 29 to 31 portable Party/Stereo grouping, page 32 SimpleSync with compatible Bose smart speaker/soundbar. SimpleSync Bluetooth link range 9 m does not establish Wi-Fi support in Plus.

PartyBoost2Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Description: connect multiple JBL PartyBoost-enabled speakers.8Press articlewhathifi.com/news/jbl-unveils-go-3-xtreme-3-and-clip-4-portable-bluetooth-speakersRead 23 October 2026JBL PartyBoost.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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1003Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Store FAQ and What Hi-Fi: link up to 100 other PartyBoost-compatible speakers. Stored 100.8Press articlewhathifi.com/news/jbl-unveils-go-3-xtreme-3-and-clip-4-portable-bluetooth-speakersRead 23 October 2026PartyBoost pairs two speakers for stereo or links up to a hundred of them.

Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

21Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Portable Party/Stereo grouping supports only one other speaker at a time, two total including the first. The named compatible family is Micro 2nd Gen, Flex 2nd Gen, Plus, Max. Stereo L/R requires two Plus. No exact minimum firmware stated. Global or Wi-Fi-backed SimpleSync-system maximum remains unknown.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 29 says only one other portable speaker at a time, hence two including first. Current compatible family names come from maker FAQ. Broader smart-speaker system maximum not inferred.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Store text: wireless Bluetooth streaming from smartphones and tablets.4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: plays music over Bluetooth, with an aux input as the wired option.

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.44Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Plus and Micro 2nd Gen explicitly Bluetooth Core 5.4.

5.13Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Wireless specifications: Bluetooth version 5.1. SoundGuys and What Hi-Fi also say 5.1.4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.1.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Explicit SBC/AAC and aptX Adaptive. Adaptive/lossless behavior requires a compatible Snapdragon Sound-certified Android device. No separate aptX Lossless codec inferred.

SBC4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.1 and only the SBC codec.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, iAP, BLE1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ lists A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, iAP and BLE. These are reproduced as published. BLE listing alone does not establish LE Audio.

A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.61Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: Bluetooth profiles A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6.

Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 15 explicitly two active source connections, with audio from one at a time.

Yes3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Store text: wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets. SoundGuys confirms two devices at once.4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: connects two devices at once. A third connection replaces both.5Measurementdxomark.comRead 23 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: Bluetooth (multipoint).6Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/31898-test-labo-jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Labo Fnac: two smartphones can connect at the same time. The same lab measured 19 h 26 min of playback, which agrees with the SoundGuys figure.

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

23Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two simultaneously connected devices. Six stored pairings are separate and not counted as concurrent sources.4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Two source devices explicitly supported, separate from portable speaker group size.

23Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Up to 2 smartphones or tablets at the same time.

Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

9m3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 14 explicitly 30 ft or 9 m for source reconnection. Use published 9 m, not more precise converted feet. Range depends on obstacles and placement.

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Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

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No6Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/31898-test-labo-jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Labo Fnac: no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or voice assistant. Bluetooth only.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/jbl-xtreme-3-testRead 23 October 2026Review describes Bluetooth 5.1 only, no Wi-Fi.11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Public header says Wi-Fi: No.

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

No5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly says USB-C does not support audio. USB flash-drive playback is not separately tested and remains unknown.

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USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

ABose SoundLink Plus

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Speaker charging input, power-bank output and firmware service

Source3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026One physical USB-C on speaker used for charging input and device charging output. USB firmware updater is separately documented. No 3.5 mm input or adapter socket is added. Audio over USB-C explicitly unsupported by actual review.

BJBL Xtreme 3

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input and power-bank output
USB-A	1	Power-bank output
3.5 mm audio	1	Aux audio input

Source4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: two USB ports, one input/output USB-C and a power-out Type-A, plus a 3.5 mm aux input, all behind a small door.5Measurementdxomark.comRead 23 October 2026DXOMARK: USB-C for charging the speaker and external devices, a USB-A port and a 3.5 mm jack input, behind a rubber cover.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit no phone calls and no microphones.

No2Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026FAQ: this product does not feature speakerphone or voice assistant functionality as it does not have a microphone.11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Public header says Speakerphone: No and Voice Assistant: No. Locked numeric cells were not read.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

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Controls

Power, Bluetooth pairing/source selection, Volume up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Programmable shortcut, Speaker linking/mode selection, Factory reset3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own button diagram, playback instructions, shortcut, group mode and factory reset sections support listed functions. Shortcut choices explicitly speaker link and Spotify Tap. Review control table mentions Aux-in although this model has no AUX, so that shortcut is not inherited.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Volume up, Volume down, PartyBoost, Combined play, pause and track skip button4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: volume buttons, PartyBoost, a combined play, pause and skip button, illuminated power and Bluetooth buttons and a battery indicator.

Companion app

Bose app1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Bose App is the maker name.

JBL Portable4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: JBL Portable app, formerly JBL Connect.

App platforms

iOS, Android1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker app links explicitly point to Google Play and Apple App Store.

iOS, Android4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: JBL Portable app (iOS and Android).

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 36 documents app automatic updates and USB Bose updater website.

Yes4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: the app installs firmware updates.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Built-in rechargeable battery described throughout own battery chapter. Battery service directed to Bose. Page 3 explicitly identifies Li-ion battery disposal. Capacity, energy and a user-replacement procedure are not published here and remain unknown.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

20h3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 23: up to 20 h, A2DP Bluetooth at 65% volume, default EQ, 20 to 25 C, mix of Top 50 Global tracks as of November 2024, no charging external devices. At 100% volume same conditions maker separately claims up to 4 h. This is not a battery-boost mode.

15h1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: maximum music playing time 15 hours. JBL Singapore adds that it depends on volume level and audio content.2Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Feature list: 15 hours of playtime.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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36.3Wh3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Technical specification: battery type Li-ion 36.3Wh. Voltage and mAh are not stated on the page.

Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide page 3 explicitly labels its battery-disposal symbol Li-ion directly under the used-battery disposal instruction. This supports lithium-ion chemistry only, not capacity, energy or nominal voltage.

Lithium-ion3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Technical specification: Li-ion.

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

5h3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 23: up to 5 h from 0% to 100%, 5 V/3 A 15 W USB-C capable supply, speaker in standby. Slower supplies or playback can vary charging time.

2.5h3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Technical specification: battery charge time 2.5 hours with a 20 V / 3 A input. The JBL US spec row says 4.0 hours with no input stated, and Delamar measured 2.5 hours. The US box lists no adapter, so 4.0 hours may apply to a slower source.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/jbl-xtreme-3-testRead 23 October 2026Review: fully charged again in 2.5 hours.

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

5 V DC at 3 A3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory page 4 explicitly device Input Rating 5 V DC 3 A. Not merely adapter recommendation.

5 V, 9 V, 12 V, 15 V or 20 V at 3 A3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Technical specification: power input 5V/9V/12V/15V/20V, 3A.

Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

15W3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 explicitly declares maximum 15 W for maximum charging speed and minimum 2.5 W required by radio equipment. Stored maximum comes from this declaration, not calculated adapter output. USB Power Delivery is not explicitly established.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026USB-C charge-out feature explicitly supported.

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Feature list: power up with the built-in powerbank.

Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

15W1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit 15 W charge-out at 5 V/3 A. Not inferred from battery capacity or charging input.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 4 device output 5 V DC 3 A corroborates FAQ explicit 15 W maximum, not used alone to invent wattage.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IP671Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026IP67, exact claimed dust/water rating. Ports must be dry for charging.

IP671Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: IPX IP67.2Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026IP67 FAQ: submersion in 1 m (3.3 ft) of water for up to 30 minutes and dust resistant.

Floats

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit floats, not designed for playing while submerged. Up to 30 minutes accidental water exposure, followed by drying and fresh-water rinse after salt/chlorine.4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Exact Plus announcement explicitly floats.

No4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: it does not float, exactly. It survives a plunge but can sink.

Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit withstands fumbles, tumbles, falls and shock resistance. No defined height or surface published.

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Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Utility rope loop1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Built-in utility rope loop. Maker directs damaged-loop inquiries to support. No replacement handle or optional strap in the box.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Portability chapter describes carrying loop, distinct from Max removable handle. No detachable replacement accessory assumed.

Removable carrying strap with built-in bottle opener, Metal strap loops2Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Description: convenient carrying strap with built-in bottle opener.4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: metal loops for the strap.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

20.92h5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Manufacturer-provided Citrus Yellow Bose SoundLink Plus sample, tested one week on firmware 4.7.46 and Bose app 11.1.3. Actual review reports 20 h 55 min on one charge at 80 dB SPL, converted to 20.92 h rounded to two decimals. Same marketed Plus hardware, no material color configuration difference documented versus selected Black. Own article does not state measurement distance, source/codec, exact EQ or lighting settings. General SoundGuys standard method elsewhere describes 1 m, but it is not silently assigned to this individual result. Status LEDs do not establish decorative lighting. No measured charge time or capacity inferred.

19.63h4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys standard battery test: music played continuously with a 75 dB(SPL) maximum output level measured 1 m from the front. Result 19 h 38 min, stored as 19.63. Delamar got about 12 hours at higher volume.

Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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91.4dB5Measurementdxomark.comRead 23 October 2026DXOMARK, 2 February 2021, firmware 0.1.3, tested with a Motorola G8 over Bluetooth: SPL at maximum volume in dBA. The highest of the six test signals is 91.4 dBA with correlated pink noise. The others are 87.3 (uncorrelated pink noise), 86.2 (hip-hop), 81.3 (classical), 86.3 (Latin) and 80.1 (Asian pop). The page gives no measuring distance and says maximum volume is somewhat softer on battery, without naming the power source of the table. The value is A-weighted and comes from a pink noise signal.

Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width283.7Height104.5Depth86.4mm(11.2 × 4.1 × 3.4 in)1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specific current selected-reference technical attribute labels Unpackaged Entire Product/System as 4.114 in H x 11.169 in W x 3.402 in D. Converted using 25.4 mm/in and rounded to 0.1 mm. Generic Plus comparison instead gives 9.1 in W x 3.94 in H x 3.4 in D, while launch says 9.1 in W x 3.9 in H x 3.4 in D. Review header gives unlabeled 231 x 86 x 104 mm. The most specific current labelled row is retained. Cause and loop/orientation scope of disagreement are not established and not invented.2Maker product pagebose.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Bose_US-Site/en_US/Product-VariationRead 8 October 2026Current selected variant attributes repeat explicitly labelled Unpackaged Entire Product/System axes 4.114 in H x 11.169 in W x 3.402 in D. These define stored claimed dimensions despite less-specific comparison disagreement.

Width298Height136Depth134mm(11.7 × 5.4 × 5.3 in)1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) 29.8 x 13.6 x 13.4 cm, so 298 x 136 x 134 mm. The JBL Singapore copy says 298.5 x 136 x 134 mm. Speaker body, no strap.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

1,530g(3.4 lb)1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specific current selected-reference Unpackaged Entire Product/System row states 3.373 lb, converted using 453.59237 g/lb and rounded to 1530 g. Battery-powered unpackaged speaker, no box/charger included. Generic comparison says 3.29 lb. Review header gives 1530 g. No proven explanation for comparison difference or separate loop mass is supplied.2Maker product pagebose.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Bose_US-Site/en_US/Product-VariationRead 8 October 2026Same selected unpackaged technical row publishes 3.373 lb. Rounded converted 1530 g.

1,970g(4.3 lb)1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specs: net weight 1.97 kg. JBL Singapore lists 1.968 kg. SoundGuys weighs 2.68 kg with the strap.

Body materials

Silicone, Polycarbonate, Steel, Nylon1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specific technical table explicitly lists silicone, polycarbonate, steel and nylon. Feature prose names powder-coated steel grille and soft-touch silicone.4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Plus steel grille, silicone and nylon loop independently corroborate selected technical material list.

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Certifications

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Bose SoundLink Plus Portable Speaker, USB-C to USB-C cable, Safety Sheet1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected complete box inventory and maker box photograph identify speaker, USB-C C-to-C cable and Safety Sheet. Power adapter sold separately. The selected technical attribute USB Cord Plug Type/Size separately says USB-A to USB-C with length 19.69 in. This conflicts with the actual box inventory/image and its cause is unproved. Retained cable type follows the direct package evidence. Cable length remains unknown, and no A-to-C item is substituted.

JBL Xtreme 3 speaker, JBL Xtreme 3 strap, Quick-start guide, Safety sheet, Warranty card1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026What's in the box: 1 x JBL Xtreme 3 speaker, 1 x strap, 1 x quick-start guide, 1 x safety sheet, 1 x warranty card. No power adapter is listed for the US. The Singapore box also holds an adaptor with a regional plug.

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact current selected Black maker page.

www.jbl.com/XTREME-3-.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

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support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw362d9d7b/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme3_SpecSheet_English.pdf2Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Documents and Downloads lists the English spec sheet PDF (1.28 MB). The PDF was not opened, because support.jbl.com blocks direct downloads. The same values are in the page spec rows.

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdf3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current selected maker page links this original English SoundLink Plus Owner Guide.

support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw9913cd04/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%203_QSG_Global.pdf2Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Documents and Downloads lists the multilingual quick start guide PDF (4.12 MB). Not opened. JBL Singapore copies its technical specification.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Included Bose one-year limited warranty, explicitly separate from optional paid protection plans.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.