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JBL Pulse 6 vs JBL Xtreme 3

Product A: JBL

Pulse 6

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Xtreme 3

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  • 26 different values
  • 26 known for one only
  • 9 the same
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Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.

  1. Charging timeLower is betterA: 4.5hB: 2.5hXtreme 3 is 2 h lower.
  2. Lowest frequencyLower is betterA: 42HzB: 53.5HzPulse 6 is 11.5 Hz lower.
  3. Playback time (claimed)A: 12hB: 15hXtreme 3 is 3 h higher.

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Front and side.

Weight

0 to 25,000 g

A1,490g
B1,970g

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AJBL Pulse 6
BJBL Xtreme 3

General

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Series
Pulse17Press articlechannelnews.com.au/jbl-pulse-6-brings-a-colourful-light-show-to-its-latest-portable-speakerRead 14 October 2026Article of 2026-08-27 calls it the successor to the Pulse 5, so it belongs to the Pulse line.
Xtreme1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Model numbers
JBLPULSE6BLK, JBLPULSE6BLKJN7Retailer pagejabko.ua/product/portatyvna-akustyka-jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026Article JBLPULSE6BLK for the Black model.8Retailer pagee-earphone.jp/products/773494Read 14 October 2026Japanese retailer lists JBLPULSE6BLKJN.
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
49689292283558Retailer pagee-earphone.jp/products/773494Read 14 October 2026JAN code 4968929228355 belongs to the Japanese model JBLPULSE6BLKJN. Other regional models carry other codes that were not found.
Not available
Announced
August 202612Press articleengadget.com/2245008/the-colorful-jbl-pulse-6-speaker-will-be-available-next-monthRead 14 October 2026Pre-orders opened on 2026-08-26 in the US. China coverage dates from 12 August 2026, so only the month is stored.
2 September 20207Press articletechaeris.comRead 23 October 2026Announced 2 September 2020 at IFA 2020 (MobileSyrup and SoundGuys carry the same date).
Status
Available6Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/jbl-pulse-6-bluetooth-speaker-blackRead 14 October 2026Listed with delivery and click and collect.
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).
Predecessor
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Successor
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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)
$329.9512Press articleengadget.com/2245008/the-colorful-jbl-pulse-6-speaker-will-be-available-next-monthRead 14 October 2026Article of 2026-08-26: the speaker will cost USD 330. Techaeris, SoundGuys and The Gadgeteer give USD 329.95. Tax is not included in US list prices.13Press articletechaeris.com/2026/08/27/pulse-6-debuts-jbl-adds-ai-sound-boostRead 14 October 2026Launch article of 2026-08-27: USD 329.95 with customer shipments from 2026-09-06.14Press articlesoundguys.com/jbl-pulse-6-portable-speaker-launch-162068Read 14 October 2026Launch article of 2026-08-26: USD 329.95, USD 80 more than the Pulse 5 at launch.
$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)
€299.999Retailer pageexpert-technomarkt.de/Bluetooth-Lautsprecher/JBL-Pulse-6-Schwarz.12181419384.htmlRead 14 October 2026German retailer lists EUR 299.99 including VAT.10Press articlepctipp.ch/themen/news/jbl-pulse-6-fuer-29995-franken-vorgestelltRead 14 October 2026Recommended price of EUR 299.99 and CHF 299.95. VAT treatment is not stated and the euro price is taken as a price including VAT, as the German retailer lists it.11Press articleleclaireur.fnac.com/article/694950-jbl-pulse-6-lenceinte-qui-fait-danser-la-lumiere-autant-que-le-sonRead 14 October 2026Recommended public price 299.99 EUR, available from 2026-10-06.
€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.
Markets
US, SG, AU, JP, DE, FR, CH, CN2Press releasegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2026/0909/651591Read 14 October 2026Release in Japan scheduled for 2026-09-17.6Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/jbl-pulse-6-bluetooth-speaker-blackRead 14 October 2026Sold in Australia at AUD 449.9Retailer pageexpert-technomarkt.de/Bluetooth-Lautsprecher/JBL-Pulse-6-Schwarz.12181419384.htmlRead 14 October 2026Sold in Germany.10Press articlepctipp.ch/themen/news/jbl-pulse-6-fuer-29995-franken-vorgestelltRead 14 October 2026Available in Switzerland from 2026-10-06.11Press articleleclaireur.fnac.com/article/694950-jbl-pulse-6-lenceinte-qui-fait-danser-la-lumiere-autant-que-le-sonRead 14 October 2026Available in France from 2026-10-06.12Press articleengadget.com/2245008/the-colorful-jbl-pulse-6-speaker-will-be-available-next-monthRead 14 October 2026US pre-orders and shipping from 2026-09-06.16Press articlelowyat.net/2026/401160/jbl-launch-pulse-6-speaker-chinaRead 14 October 2026Launched in China at CNY 2,499.
US1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026US store page, reference market.
Colours
Black5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026Listed as Black.6Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/jbl-pulse-6-bluetooth-speaker-blackRead 14 October 2026Colour: Black.
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 type
Portable1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Page calls it a portable speaker with an integrated handle.
Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Audio

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Audio channels
Mono7Retailer pagejabko.ua/product/portatyvna-akustyka-jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026Retailer lists sound system 1.0, one channel. No maker or review source states mono directly, and the speaker has one woofer and one tweeter in a 360-degree design.
Stereo11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Verdict: the Xtreme 3 plays stereo content without downmixing it to mono.
Audio drivers
AJBL Pulse 6
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer163.830
Tweeter11610
Source1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Spec tab: Transducer woofer 63.8 mm x 63.8 mm, tweeter 16 mm diameter. Rated output power 30 W RMS woofer and 10 W RMS tweeter. The woofer tuple has equal sides, a German retailer lists a woofer diameter of 6.38 cm and a Japanese press release calls it a 64 mm woofer, so it is stored as a diameter. The page does not say whether the RMS ratings apply on battery. The speaker has no mains mode.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026UK retailer spec table repeats the maker table: woofer 63.8 x 63.8 mm, tweeter 16 mm, 30 W RMS and 10 W RMS.9Retailer pageexpert-technomarkt.de/Bluetooth-Lautsprecher/JBL-Pulse-6-Schwarz.12181419384.htmlRead 14 October 2026Retailer lists woofer diameter 6.38 cm and tweeter diameter 1.6 cm.
BJBL Xtreme 3
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer27025
Tweeter22025
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 radiators
12Press releasegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2026/0909/651591Read 14 October 2026Harman International Japan release of 2026-09-09 names a 56 mm diameter passive radiator in the singular and does not state a count. The English HiFi Editorial article of the same date also says a 56 mm passive radiator. One radiator is stored.3Press articlehifi.fan/stories/jbl-pulse-6-brings-360-degree-lighting-bluetooth-6-0-and-ai-sound-boostRead 14 October 2026Article of 9 September 2026: a 64 mm woofer, a 16 mm tweeter and a 56 mm passive radiator.4Press articlephileweb.com/sp/news/d-av/202609/09/65932.htmlRead 14 October 2026Phile-web report on the Japanese release: 64 mm woofer, 16 mm tweeter and 56 mm passive radiator.
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 power
40W1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Rated output power 30 W RMS woofer plus 10 W RMS tweeter. Total 40 W is stated by launch press and is the sum of the two RMS ratings. No peak figure is published.
Not available
Rated audio power on mains
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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)
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Peak audio power
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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
42Hz1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Frequency response 42 Hz - 20 kHz. The Japanese press release states -6 dB for the range.2Press releasegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2026/0909/651591Read 14 October 2026Press coverage of the Japanese release gives 42 Hz - 20 kHz (-6 dB).4Press articlephileweb.com/sp/news/d-av/202609/09/65932.htmlRead 14 October 2026Reports 42 Hz - 20 kHz (-6 dB).5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026
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)
20kHz1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Frequency response 42 Hz - 20 kHz. The Japanese press release states -6 dB for the range.2Press releasegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2026/0909/651591Read 14 October 2026Press coverage of the Japanese release gives 42 Hz - 20 kHz (-6 dB).4Press articlephileweb.com/sp/news/d-av/202609/09/65932.htmlRead 14 October 2026Reports 42 Hz - 20 kHz (-6 dB).5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026
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)
80dB1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Published as > 80 dB. The stored number is the published lower bound.
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 equalizer
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Page: the JBL One app lets you fine-tune your sound with intuitive EQ. The number of bands is not published, and launch coverage says users adjust EQ settings in the app.15Press articleandroidguys.com/news/jbl-pulse-6-debuts-with-ai-sound-boost-360-degree-lightshow-and-auracast-connectivityRead 14 October 2026Article of 2026-09-01: users can adjust EQ settings through the JBL One app.
Yes4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: a basic equalizer adjusts highs, mids and lows.
Equalizer bands
Not available
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 adjustment
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026AI Sound Boost analyzes music in real time to unlock loudness and impact and keep the sound distortion-free. It reacts to the music content, not to room placement.
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Sound modes
Playtime Boost18Press articlebasic-tutorials.com/news/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Playtime Boost is the named battery extension mode. AI Sound Boost is processing and not a selectable mode in the sources.
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Wireless stereo pairing
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Auracast lets you pair two speakers in stereo for a wider soundstage.14Press articlesoundguys.com/jbl-pulse-6-portable-speaker-launch-162068Read 14 October 2026Auracast pairs two Pulse 6 units for stereo sound.
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 protocols
Auracast1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Auracast links the Pulse 6 with other Auracast-enabled JBL speakers, including PartyBox speakers. No maximum number of linked speakers is published.
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 speakers
Not available
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 speakers
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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playback
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 20265Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 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 version
6.01Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth version 6.0.14Press articlesoundguys.com/jbl-pulse-6-portable-speaker-launch-162068Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth 6.0.
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 codecs
SBC, AAC, LC31Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Supported formats SBC, AAC, LC3.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026
SBC4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.1 and only the SBC codec.
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.61Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6.
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 Audio
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Auracast
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Auracast stereo pairing or linking more speakers. Sending and receiving roles are not separately stated.
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Multipoint
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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 devices
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23Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Up to 2 smartphones or tablets at the same time.
Bluetooth range (claimed)
Not available
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Wi-Fi
Not available
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 standards
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Network audio protocols
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USB audio input
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Page: supports lossless USB-C audio and needs compatible lossless content from supported apps or services.13Press articletechaeris.com/2026/08/27/pulse-6-debuts-jbl-adds-ai-sound-boostRead 14 October 2026Bit-perfect lossless playback over USB-C.
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USB drive playback
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USB audio file formats
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Ports
AJBL Pulse 6
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input and lossless USB audio input
Source1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Connection port: USB-C in. Power input 5 V / 3 A. The USB-C audio role is from the lossless playback claim.
BJBL Xtreme 3
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input and power-bank output
USB-A1Power-bank output
3.5 mm audio1Aux 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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Speakerphone
Not available
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 assistants
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Controls
Double-tap on the body for Bedside Lamp mode when no music is playing, Volume buttons, which also set the lamp brightness1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Bedside tapping lamp: double-tap when no music is playing. Brightness is adjusted with the volume buttons or in the JBL One app. No manual was found, so the full button list is not stored.
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
JBL One1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026JBL One app: EQ, Auracast speaker linking, light themes and brightness, Sunset Mode.
JBL Portable4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: JBL Portable app, formerly JBL Connect.
App platforms
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iOS, Android4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: JBL Portable app (iOS and Android).
User firmware updates
Not available
Yes4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: the app installs firmware updates.
Built-in lighting
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026360-degree choreographed lightshow across the body and the illuminated handle.
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Lighting modes
Party themes (6), Ambient themes (10), Bedside Lamp mode, Sunset Mode1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Party and ambient looks, Bedside tapping lamp and Sunset Mode with a countdown of up to 60 minutes. The count of 6 party and 10 ambient themes is from launch coverage.11Press articleleclaireur.fnac.com/article/694950-jbl-pulse-6-lenceinte-qui-fait-danser-la-lumiere-autant-que-le-sonRead 14 October 2026Sixteen themes, ten ambient and six party, plus Sunset mode and a Bedside Lamp mode.12Press articleengadget.com/2245008/the-colorful-jbl-pulse-6-speaker-will-be-available-next-monthRead 14 October 202616 preset themes, ten ambient and six party.13Press articletechaeris.com/2026/08/27/pulse-6-debuts-jbl-adds-ai-sound-boostRead 14 October 2026Six party themes, ten ambient themes, Sunset Mode and Bedside Lamp Mode.
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Smart home

None of 3 known
Matter controller
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Thread border router
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Zigbee hub
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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Battery type: Li-ion 34 Wh.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Playback time (claimed)
12h1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Music play time up to 12 hours, dependent on volume level, audio content and light themes.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 20266Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/jbl-pulse-6-bluetooth-speaker-blackRead 14 October 2026
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)
14h16Press articlelowyat.net/2026/401160/jbl-launch-pulse-6-speaker-chinaRead 14 October 2026Playtime Boost can extend the 12 hour runtime by around two hours.18Press articlebasic-tutorials.com/news/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Spec table: up to 12 hours of playtime (Playtime Boost: +2 hours), and the feature list says up to 14 hours with Playtime Boost. Gizguide and Lowyat also report that Playtime Boost adds about two hours. The maker spec tab on the Singapore store does not mention the mode, so the figure rests on this launch coverage. Sound restrictions of the mode are not stated.
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Battery energy
34Wh1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Battery type: Li-ion 34 Wh.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026
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 capacity
4,722mAh1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Equivalent to 7.2 V / 4722 mAh. 7.2 V x 4.722 Ah is 34 Wh.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026Li-ion 34 Wh (equivalent to 7.2 V / 4722 mAh).
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Nominal battery voltage
7.2V1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Equivalent to 7.2 V / 4722 mAh.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026
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Battery chemistry
Lithium-ion1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Li-ion.
Lithium-ion3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Technical specification: Li-ion.
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Full charge time
4.5h1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Published as < 4.5 hours at 5 V / 3 A. Stored as 4.5.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026< 4.5 hours (5 V / 3 A).
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.
Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
5 V / 3 A1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Power input 5 V / 3 A.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026
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 input
15W16Press articlelowyat.net/2026/401160/jbl-launch-pulse-6-speaker-chinaRead 14 October 2026Reports 15 W USB-C charging with a full charge in about 4.5 hours. This equals the published 5 V / 3 A input. Gizguide repeats the 15 W figure.
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USB Power Delivery charging
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Charges other devices
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Yes2Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Feature list: power up with the built-in powerbank.
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Wireless charging
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Durability

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Dust and water rating
IP681Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026IP68 waterproof and dustproof protection.6Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/jbl-pulse-6-bluetooth-speaker-blackRead 14 October 2026IP rating: IP68. Environmental protection: dustproof, waterproof.
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
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No4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: it does not float, exactly. It survives a plunge but can sink.
Drop resistance
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Drop test height
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Carry features
Integrated illuminated handle1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Integrated handle that also carries light effects.
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)
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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)
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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)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Audio latency (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
Width131.73Height264.05Depth106.4mm(5.2 × 10.4 × 4.2 in)1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Product dimensions (W x H x D) 131.73 x 264.05 x 106.4 mm. Handle is part of the body.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 20266Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/jbl-pulse-6-bluetooth-speaker-blackRead 14 October 2026
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.
Weight
1,490g(3.3 lb)1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Net weight 1.49 kg. Gross weight with packaging is 1.99 kg and is not stored.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 20266Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/jbl-pulse-6-bluetooth-speaker-blackRead 14 October 202614Press articlesoundguys.com/jbl-pulse-6-portable-speaker-launch-162068Read 14 October 2026Reports 1.49 kg.
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
Post-consumer recycled metal handle1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026The Pulse 6 incorporates PVC-free post-consumer recycled metal. Launch coverage says the handle is 93 percent recycled metal.13Press articletechaeris.com/2026/08/27/pulse-6-debuts-jbl-adds-ai-sound-boostRead 14 October 2026Illuminated handle made from 93 percent recycled metal.
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Certifications

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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
FSC-certified paper packaging1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Packaging uses FSC-certified paper printed with soy ink. This is not an electronics certification.
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In the box

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In the box
JBL Pulse 6 speaker, Quick start guide, Warranty card and safety sheet1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026What's in the box: 1 x JBL Pulse 6, 1 x Quick start guide, 1 x Warranty card and safety sheet. No charger or cable is listed.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026
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.

Warranty

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