Wireless speakers / Compare
JBL Xtreme 5 vs Sonos Move 2
Product A: JBL
66 of 96 known
Product B: Sonos
57 of 96 known
48 of 87 fields differ
- 25 different values
- 23 known for one only
- 20 the same
- 19 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.
- Charging timeLower is betterA: 3.5hB: 3hSonos is 0.5 h lower.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AJBL: 346 × 165 mm
- BSonos: 160 × 241 mm
Weight
0 to 25,000 g
All 96 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
MOVE2US1BLK, S441Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Exact current US Black MOVE2US1BLK, standard single-speaker package. Original public product data and structured variant record identify this SKU. S44 has separate original maker-declaration evidence. No first-generation Move or Sonos Play specifications are inherited.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sonos.com/pdfs/conformity/move2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original July 22, 2025 maker declaration explicitly binds MOVE2 to physical model S44. This is distinct from retail MOVE2US1BLK.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)s29.q4cdn.com/969873633/files/doc_downloads/2023/09/Sonos-Move-2-Product-Environmental-Report.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker environmental report footnote 9 states North American and European product-material configuration is consistent except the charging-base AC/DC adapter. It supports model-family hardware scope, without transferring another region adapter or measured result. Whole-product materials charts are not substituted for body-material claims.13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1782758-REG/sonos_move2us1blk_move_2_black.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact generation/SKU. Retailer Bluetooth 5.0, body 3070 g and iOS-only app wording are not adopted over maker evidence.
GTIN / EAN
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8720862501485, 8401368087941Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Current US maker structured Black MOVE2US1BLK row explicitly gives GTIN-13 8720862501485. Exact US authorized dealer separately gives UPC 840136808794 for the same SKU. Both source identifiers are retained without assigning an unproved hardware revision.13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1782758-REG/sonos_move2us1blk_move_2_black.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black authorized-dealer listing explicitly binds MOVE2US1BLK to UPC 840136808794. Maker separately lists GTIN-13 for this SKU.
Announced
Status
Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Exact Black US offer is InStock, corroborated by current direct authorized-dealer inventory. Promotions and local inventory may change.13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1782758-REG/sonos_move2us1blk_move_2_black.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Predecessor
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.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$4492Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/move2/move2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original US launch MSRP 449 USD. Later or current 499 USD pricing is not substituted. US sales tax is separate.3Press releasenewsroom.sonos.com/254663-sonos-introduces-move-2-revamped-inside-and-out-to-deliver-heart-pumping-stereo-soundRead 8 October 2026
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Audio
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Audio channels
Audio drivers
AJBL Xtreme 5
| Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) | Rated power per driver (W) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woofer | 1 | Not available | 60 |
| Tweeter | 2 | 20 | 15 |
BSonos Move 2
| Driver type | Count |
|---|---|
| Tweeter | 2 |
| Midwoofer | 1 |
Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Two angled tweeters and one powered midwoofer in one speaker. Three Class-D amplifiers do not establish total audio watts, per-driver watts or transducer diameters.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/move2/move2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Rated audio power
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.
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Rated audio power on mains
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.
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Audio output power (unspecified rating)
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Peak audio power
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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
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Adjustable equalizer
Equalizer bands
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
Sound modes
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 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.
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/move2/move2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Launch sheet explicitly supports a pair of two Move 2 speakers over Wi-Fi, including a Bluetooth source while both speakers remain on Wi-Fi. Current dedicated support confirms offline Bluetooth grouping is a separate feature.4Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026Two identical Move 2 speakers form left/right channels. First-generation Move cannot join this stereo pair. Stereo pairing remains unavailable away from Wi-Fi, despite current offline grouping.8Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/pair-sonos-move-2-with-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Current support explicitly says two Move 2 speakers can play a Bluetooth source in stereo while connected to Wi-Fi. Stereo unavailable away from Wi-Fi. Repeated source-device pairing is memory, not proof of concurrent multipoint. TechGearLab 2026 multipoint Yes conflicts older own-device reviews No, so multipoint remains omitted.
Speaker link protocols
Sonos Wi-Fi grouping, Sonos Bluetooth grouping4Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026Sonos Wi-Fi grouping can share playback with compatible Sonos products. The system product limit is not treated as a proven maximum group-speaker count. Separate current Bluetooth grouping evidence names Move 2 and Play.6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/grouping-your-portable-speakers-using-bluetoothRead 8 October 20267Maker product pageen.community.sonos.com/product-updates/let-s-take-it-to-go-grouping-away-from-wifi-6933529Read 8 October 2026Original Sonos staff March 31, 2026 update states system 94.1-75011 or later for grouping away from Wi-Fi. Audio reaches coordinator via Bluetooth Classic. Offline stereo pairs are explicitly unsupported and separate when leaving the network. No LE Audio/Auracast role or maximum concurrent phone count is inferred.
Max linked speakers
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Max Bluetooth group speakers
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46Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/grouping-your-portable-speakers-using-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Maximum 4 total portable speakers including the source-connected coordinator. Exact supported models are Move 2 and Sonos Play. All must be set up in the same Sonos household before leaving Wi-Fi, charged/powered on and disconnected from Wi-Fi. One phone streams to the first speaker. Grouping shares content in sync, not separate stereo channels. App functionality is limited while away from Wi-Fi.7Maker product pageen.community.sonos.com/product-updates/let-s-take-it-to-go-grouping-away-from-wifi-6933529Read 8 October 2026
Connectivity
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Bluetooth audio playback
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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Bluetooth LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint source devices
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Bluetooth range (claimed)
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Wi-Fi standards
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802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names Wi-Fi 6 and compatibility with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax routers at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. No 6 GHz operation is inferred.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sonos.com/pdfs/conformity/move2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Network audio protocols
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USB audio input
USB drive playback
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USB audio file formats
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Ports
AJBL Xtreme 5
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 | Speaker power/charging input, digital audio input and power-bank output |
BSonos Move 2
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 | USB-PD charging, power output, and separately sold Sonos line-in or Ethernet adapters |
| Other | 1 | Conductive charging-base contact interface |
Controls and software
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Speakerphone
Voice assistants
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Controls
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.
Capacitive volume slider and volume buttons, Play/pause and speaker grouping, Next/previous track, Voice services on/off, Bluetooth pairing button, Power/sleep button, Microphone power switch4Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026
Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Built-in lighting
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Lighting modes
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.
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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
Playback time (claimed)
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
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.
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Battery energy
44Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/move2/move2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker 44 Wh pack-energy claim, also retained in current charging support. No voltage conversion performed.9Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-move-2Read 8 October 2026
Battery capacity
Nominal battery voltage
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Battery chemistry
User-replaceable battery
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
3h9Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-move-2Read 8 October 2026Maker approximate full-charge time 3 hours using charging base, with included 45 W USB-PD supply. Starting percentage and simultaneous playback state are not detailed here. Exact SoundGuys review corroborates depleted-to-full wording without establishing an independent measured timing.15Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-move-2-review-102932Read 8 October 2026Article explicitly says 3 hours from depleted to full in cradle. It does not identify an independent timed test, so this remains a claimed charge time, not measured_charge_time_h.
Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
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
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USB Power Delivery charging
Charges other devices
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
Floats
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Drop resistance
Drop test height
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Carry features
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.
Built-in rear handle4Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026
Measured
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Playback time (measured)
12.23h17Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/sonos-move-2Read 8 October 2026Own purchased-unit test at 75% volume lasts 12 hours 14 minutes. 12.23 hours is a rounded decimal conversion and not a different test. The summary table rounds to 12.2 hours. Current public method loops pink noise from 100% to full depletion. Actual Bluetooth/Wi-Fi route, source codec, EQ/Trueplay/voice state and firmware are unstated. RTINGS public roughly ten-hour result has separate unknown conditions and is not mixed with this metric. Measured 98.2 dB SPL has unpublished distance/power conditions, so it is omitted.18Measurementtechgearlab.com/topics/audio/best-bluetooth-speaker/how-we-testRead 8 October 2026Current public method explicitly fully charges to 100%, sets 75% volume, loops pink noise and times until battery exhaustion to the minute. Caption says music-loop while method paragraph says pink-noise loop; paragraph is the stated method. No transport, codec or processing setting is invented for this specific sample.
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
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.
Width160Height241Depth127mm(6.3 × 9.5 × 5 in)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Current shop labels height 241, width 160, depth 127 mm. Original launch sheet agrees. Current user guide instead gives 242 x 160 x 126 mm on the same axes. Shop/launch claim retained with this minor document conflict. Normal upright speaker body includes built-in handle, excludes charging base and adapter.
Weight
Body materials
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
In the box
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In the box
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.
Black Sonos Move 2, Contact charging base, 2 m USB-C to USB-C power cable, 45 W USB-PD power adapter, Quickstart guide and legal/warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Standard current US charging-base and 45 W adapter package. The base uses conductive contacts. Its historical Wireless Charging Base marketing name does not establish inductive wireless charging. Travel bag, line-in/Combo adapters and 3.5 mm cable are sold separately.4Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw8d6f4873/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_5_with_adaptor_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current exact US maker page links this own Xtreme 5 with-adaptor English sheet. Earlier equivalent maker asset dw97973312 was also read. No without-adapter package is used for US box contents.
Manual
www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw46980507/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V15_online.pdf3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw46980507/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V15_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current exact US maker page links Global SOP V15. Relevant complete English control diagrams, technical table and footnotes were rendered and visually read. Adapter package is explicitly regional: not included for EMEA, included for this US selected offer.
www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/move24Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026Full current original maker HTML product guide read, including controls, connector panel, charging, Bluetooth, Trueplay, stereo, product settings, technical specifications and safety. Original maker two-page quickstart at https://www.sonos.com/pdfs/quickstart/move2.pdf was also inspected. No automatic third-party manual conversion used.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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