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JBL Pulse 6 vs JBL Xtreme 5

Product A: JBL

Pulse 6

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Xtreme 5

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  • 17 known for one only
  • 21 the same
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Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.

  1. Rated audio powerA: 40WB: 90WXtreme 5 is 50 W higher.
  2. Playback time (claimed)A: 12hB: 24hXtreme 5 is 12 h higher.
  3. Charging timeLower is betterA: 4.5hB: 3.5hXtreme 5 is 1 h lower.

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Front and side.

Weight

0 to 25,000 g

A1,490g
B2,900g

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AJBL Pulse 6
BJBL Xtreme 5

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-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current Xtreme 5 family product title.
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.
JBLXTREME5BLKAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected US Black item JBLXTREME5BLKAM, printed in current Specs & Downloads. No Xtreme 4 or other color SKU is assigned.
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.
March 20267Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68681/pdf/campaigns/982-jbl-introduces-jbl-xtreme-5-and-jbl-go-5-with-upgraded-sound-new-lighting-features-and-improved-durab.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official JBL European announcement dateline March 30, 2026. Store March announcement month. The publisher export header is April 1 and the sheet copyright 2025 is not an announcement 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-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected US Black offer is in stock and purchasable.
Predecessor
Not available
JBL Xtreme 45Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-xtreme-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly identifies Xtreme 4 as predecessor. No older-model hardware is imported.
Successor
Not available
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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.
$399.956Press articletechaeris.com/2026/03/31/jbl-announces-xtreme-5-go-5-speakersRead 8 October 2026Contemporary March 31, 2026 US announcement report quotes new Xtreme 5 at $399.95. Actual TechRadar launch/list-price section and current exact US maker price independently match $399.95. SoundGuys lists $399.99, which is not adopted. Tax treatment is unstated. No discount price is used.
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.
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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-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current US storefront, Black-AM-Current selection, US item code and USD offer.
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.
Black1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Only the selected Black reference is represented.
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-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly describes a portable speaker with shoulder strap.

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.
Stereo5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-xtreme-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual Sound quality section explicitly describes a single Xtreme 5 stereo configuration, with limited spatial separation. Wider stereo requires a second identical Xtreme 5.
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 5
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer1Not available60
Tweeter22015
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026One woofer and two 20 mm tweeters. Stored per-driver RMS ratings are battery mode: woofer 60 W and each tweeter 15 W. AC mode is different: woofer 90 W and each tweeter 20 W. Woofer size is published as an unlabeled rectangular 98×145 mm tuple, so width/height are not assigned arbitrarily.
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.
28Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_109XTREM5B/JBL-Xtreme-5-Black.htmlRead 8 October 2026Public indexed exact Black Xtreme 5 description explicitly lists two side-firing passive bass radiators, separate from two tweeters and one woofer. Actual Tom’s Guide review/guide also explicitly identifies two side radiators. The generic unsupported third-party claim of no passive radiator is not adopted.
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.
90W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stored battery-mode total 90 W is explicitly reported in the actual SoundGuys review. Own maker battery-mode RMS ratings, one 60 W woofer and two 15 W tweeters, corroborate that total. This is not peak power or mains-mode output.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026Exact actual review explicitly reports 90 W output on battery for Xtreme 5, as stated hardware audio power rather than a reviewer power measurement. Manufacturer component RMS ratings corroborate the reported total.
Rated audio power on mains
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130W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Stored plugged-in total 130 W is explicitly reported in the actual SoundGuys review. Own maker AC-mode RMS ratings, one 90 W woofer and two 20 W tweeters, corroborate that total. Current QSG requires an 80 W JBL PD adapter for these AC audio ratings. This is not wall consumption or a battery charging-power claim.3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw46980507/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V15_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026English technical-table footnote: AC audio ratings apply when used with an 80 W JBL PD adapter. That condition is not transferred to battery-mode ratings or assumed to describe a measured charge rate.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026Exact actual review explicitly reports 130 W output plugged in for Xtreme 5. Manufacturer component RMS ratings corroborate the reported total, and own QSG supplies the 80 W JBL PD adapter condition.
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
40Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz. Tolerance and playback level are not specified. Not a measured extension.
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
20kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no stated tolerance.
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.
80dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published greater than 80 dB. Stored number is the published lower bound, not an exact measured 80 dB.
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.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026JBL Portable supports seven user-adjustable frequency bands.
Equalizer bands
Not available
71Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Seven-band EQ. Do not count lighting themes or fixed sound presets.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026Actual app review explicitly identifies seven-band adjustable 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.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Smart EQ Mode analyzes audio content and adjusts EQ automatically in real time for speech or music. This is content-based adjustment when that mode is enabled, not room calibration.
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.
Smart EQ Mode, Playtime Boost1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker names Smart EQ Mode and Playtime Boost. No unverified preset names are added.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly explains Playtime Boost reduces bass to extend runtime.
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.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker supports two compatible speakers in stereo. Actual review specifically describes two identical Xtreme 5 units for stereo pairing through JBL Portable.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026App supports two identical Xtreme 5 units for true stereo performance. No Xtreme 4 pairing compatibility is inferred.
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.
Auracast1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Auracast links compatible JBL speakers. No maximum linked-speaker count is published. AirTouch is the Go 5 feature and is not transferred.
Max linked speakers
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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
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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.
6.02Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own sheet and current US maker page explicitly state Bluetooth 6.0. LE Audio is not inferred solely from version.
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
SBC, AAC, LC32Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Explicit supported formats SBC, AAC and LC3 in the Bluetooth context. These are receive codecs, not USB storage-file formats. LC3 role is not separately stated.
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.61Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6.
A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.62Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Explicit A2DP 1.4 and 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.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit compatible-JBL speaker-group support. No blanket claim of every broadcast reception/transmission role.
Multipoint
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Yes5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-xtreme-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual features section explicitly names multi-point connectivity. Maximum concurrent source count is not published and is not inferred from stereo speaker pairing.
Multipoint source devices
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Bluetooth range (claimed)
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Wi-Fi
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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.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Lossless USB-C audio requires compatible source/content. USB drive file playback is separately addressed by the QSG.
USB drive playback
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No3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw46980507/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V15_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own lossless-audio panel shows computer USB audio and a crossed-out USB music-storage device. USB drive file playback is unsupported.
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 5
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Speaker power/charging input, digital audio input and power-bank output
Source1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026One physical USB-C socket, published input/output roles and independently described by actual TechRadar and SoundGuys reviews. Power-bank output profiles are 5 V/3 A, 9 V/2 A and 11 V/2 A. No output wattage maximum is invented from an unstated maximum-power claim.

Controls and software

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Speakerphone
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No5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-xtreme-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly says no built-in microphone or hands-free calls. Optional EasySing microphone compatibility is not built-in speakerphone support.
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, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Volume up/down, Auracast linking, Ambient lighting on/off, USB audio activation, Factory reset3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw46980507/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V15_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own diagrams identify power, Bluetooth pairing, play once/pause, next twice, previous three times, volume and Auracast button. App section shows lighting on/off. Lossless audio holds play while plugging USB. Factory reset explicitly holds play and plus for more than two seconds.
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 Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026JBL Portable is the named app.
App platforms
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iOS, Android3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw46980507/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V15_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG explicitly shows App Store and Google Play for JBL Portable.
User firmware updates
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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026App description explicitly supports updates, independently corroborated by QSG.
Built-in lighting
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026360-degree choreographed lightshow across the body and the illuminated handle.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Ambient edge lighting has selectable effects and colors. Actual reviews confirm colors can be customized, unlike the Go 5 fixed-color implementation.
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.
Freeze, Bounce, Trim, Switch, Loop, Neon5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-xtreme-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual app test explicitly names Bounce, Loop and Trim. Full six names are independently in the contemporary announcement report.6Press articletechaeris.com/2026/03/31/jbl-announces-xtreme-5-go-5-speakersRead 8 October 2026Announcement report explicitly lists Freeze, Bounce, Trim, Switch, Loop and Neon for Xtreme 5. Actual TechRadar app test independently confirms three of these. The report 25-hour playback line conflicts with own maker documents and is not used.

Smart home

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Matter controller
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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.
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own sheet specifies the built-in rechargeable pack, not the optional spare.
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
24h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker maximum 24 hours in normal playback. Depends on volume, audio content and ambient-light themes. Specific test volume, EQ, lighting and codec are not fixed in the claim.
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.
28h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Total up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost, equal to 24 plus four additional hours. Actual SoundGuys explains reduced bass in this battery-extension mode. The announcement report 25-hour normal-playback line is not adopted.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly says up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost enabled, separate from 24-hour normal playback. It explains that the extension mode reduces bass output. The measured 30.1-hour stock-preset result is separate.
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
68Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published Li-ion pack energy 68 Wh. It agrees within rounding with the explicit 7.2 V and 9444 mAh.
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).
9,444mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published equivalent pack capacity 9444 mAh at 7.2 V, not an assumed single-cell rating.
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
7.2V2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published nominal pack voltage 7.2 V.
Battery chemistry
Lithium-ion1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Li-ion.
Lithium-ion2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published Li-ion.
User-replaceable battery
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Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw46980507/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V15_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own Battery Replacement section gives user instructions to remove the old pack and insert JBL BATTERY 400 using the shown battery-cover screws. Maker says replace only when defective and securely lock the cover to preserve the waterproof seal. No hot-swapping or included spare is claimed.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026Actual review demonstrates the removable battery system. Manufacturer QSG, rather than review speculation about spare-pack swaps, controls permitted replacement scope.
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).
3.5h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Claimed 3.5-hour full charge at 20 V/3 A input. This charge-test condition is separate from overall speaker power-input profiles and 80 W adapter condition for full AC audio output. Simultaneous playback during the test is not specified.
Quick charge duration
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10min2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker claims ten minutes of USB-PD charging for two hours of playback. Quick-test volume, lighting and exact adapter power are not separately stated.
Playback after quick charge
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2h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Claimed two hours after ten minutes charging. Keep separate from full-charge runtime and the reduced-bass Playtime Boost total.
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 / 9 / 12 / 15 V DC at 3 A, or 20 V DC at 4 A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published speaker Power input profiles: 5/9/12/15 V at 3 A and 20 V at 4 A. These overall device input ratings do not establish how much power reaches the battery. No separate maximum battery-charging wattage is inferred.
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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Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies JBL PD charging adapter and USB-C power profiles. QSG specifies an 80 W JBL PD adapter for AC audio mode. USB-C presence alone is not the basis.
Charges other devices
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Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly supports charging other devices through the same USB-C socket while playing audio. Output voltage/current profiles are preserved in ports notes without inventing a maximum-output scalar.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026Actual review says the single USB-C port charges the speaker, charges a phone and carries digital audio.
Max power-bank output
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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.
IP682Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published IP68. Current QSG specifies water immersion 1.5 m for 30 minutes. No water-flotation claim is inferred.
Floats
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Drop resistance
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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly claims drop-proof construction. A drop-test height or procedure is not published. The 1.5 m water-immersion rating is not a drop height.
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.
Adjustable shoulder strap, Floating strap hooks1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Shoulder strap and floating hooks are the maker terms. Floating hooks describe the strap attachment feature, not a claim that the speaker floats on water.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)
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30.1h4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-5-review-bigger-louder-and-redesigned-where-it-counts-156013Read 8 October 2026Actual Xtreme 5 review reports 30 hours 6 minutes, exactly 30.1 h, with consistent music at 80 dB measured at 1 m, stock preset and Ambient Lighting enabled. The May 2, 2026 update explicitly added battery test results. Exact regional SKU, connection/codec, firmware version and lighting effect are not published. This is an exact marketed Xtreme 5 sample result, with the same published battery/driver configuration as the US reference. No material regional hardware difference is identified. It is not a guaranteed runtime or a Playtime Boost claim.
Max sound pressure (measured)
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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
Width346Height165Depth155mm(13.6 × 6.5 × 6.1 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own W×H×D label explicitly gives 346×165×155 mm. Strap positioning is not included as an independently specified dimensional envelope.
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.
2,900g(6.4 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own maker net product weight is 2.9 kg, exactly converted to 2900 g. Packaging gross weight 4.2 kg is excluded. Removable strap inclusion in the net-weight figure is not separately specified.
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.
Post-consumer recycled plastic, Fabric, Rubber protective edges1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker feature heading explicitly says Made with recycled plastic and fabric. Detail also names PVC-free post-consumer recycled plastic and fabric. Rubber protective edges are separately stated in the official announcement.7Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68681/pdf/campaigns/982-jbl-introduces-jbl-xtreme-5-and-jbl-go-5-with-upgraded-sound-new-lighting-features-and-improved-durab.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official release explicitly describes protective rubber edges for both named new speakers, including Xtreme 5. This is not a previous-generation transfer.

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.
FSC-certified paper packaging1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026FSC-certified paper packaging is the maker claim. It is not electronics certification.

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 5 speaker, JBL PD adapter with 1.5 m cable, Shoulder strap, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card and Safety Sheet1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US page explicitly includes a PD adapter. Own with-adapter sheet and QSG also include the shoulder strap. QSG says adapter not included for EMEA, which is not inherited by this US reference. USB data cable and optional EasySing microphone are not included. The adapter cable is 1500 mm in the PDF, not the website 59 ft unit error.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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1year9Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/jbl-warranty-information-us/000028546.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current maker US portable powered-speaker default is one year for authorized US purchase and US use, unless the supplied Warranty Card states otherwise. Exact US Xtreme 5 offer includes the card but publishes no separate model exception. Optional retailer coverage and statutory rights are excluded.

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