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JBL Xtreme 5 vs Tribit StormBox Micro 3
Product A: JBL
66 of 96 known
Change JBL Xtreme 5
Product B: Tribit
54 of 96 known
Change Tribit StormBox Micro 3
47 of 87 fields differ
- 27 different values
- 20 known for one only
- 19 the same
- 21 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.
- Rated audio powerA: 90WB: 13WJBL is 6.9 times higher.
- Charging timeLower is betterA: 3.5hB: 2hTribit is 1.5 h lower.
- Lowest frequencyLower is betterA: 40HzB: 63HzJBL is 23 Hz lower.
Weight
0 to 25,000 g
All 96 fields
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General
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Series
Model numbers
BTS36, E36-1935N-011Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Selected Black variant 50573009748215 has maker SKU E36-1935N-01. BTS36 is the hardware model in its linked maker booklet. Shopify logistics weight 708 is not product mass and is not used.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 12 explicitly names radio equipment type Portable Wireless Speaker BTS36. It is not the previous Micro 2 BTS12.
GTIN / EAN
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Status
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)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Speaker type
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 |
BTribit StormBox Micro 3
| Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Full-range dynamic NdFeB driver | 1 | 48 |
Source1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Key Features names a 48 mm NdFeB driver. Its full-range role, dynamic type and single-driver count are also explicit in the actual TechRadar review. Per-driver power is unstated.4Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual review specifies one 48 mm dynamic full-range driver and two passive radiators.
Passive radiators
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.
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)
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
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
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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.
Tribit Signature, Outdoor, Rap, XBass5Reviewstereoguide.com/bluetooth-speakers/mobile-outdoor/review-tribit-stormbox-micro-3Read 8 October 2026Actual reviewer identifies Tribit Signature, Outdoor, Rap and XBass presets. Only these verified names are stored, not invented names to reach the maker total of six.
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.
Speaker link protocols
Max Bluetooth group speakers
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Connectivity
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Bluetooth audio playback
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
Bluetooth LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
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
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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 |
BTribit StormBox Micro 3
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 | Charging input and reverse charging output, maximum 5 V / 1 A output |
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.
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Volume up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Answer/end/reject calls, Activate connected phone voice assistant, XBass toggle, TWS stereo/party mode switch, Reset2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF pages 1–4 and 6 identify physical power, Bluetooth, XBass, TWS, volume and multifunction controls. Multifunction handles playback, tracks, calls and phone assistant. Reset holds volume plus/minus for five seconds. TWS toggles stereo to party mode.
Companion app
App platforms
iOS, Android2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 7 explicitly shows App Store and Google Play distribution for the TRIBIT app. The actual StereoGuide review independently names iOS and Android.5Reviewstereoguide.com/bluetooth-speakers/mobile-outdoor/review-tribit-stormbox-micro-3Read 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly names TRIBIT app for iOS and Android. Its four-hour quick-charge claim conflicts with the maker three-hour claim, which takes precedence. Its 108 mm body depth conflicts with the manual tuple and is not adopted.
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
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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
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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
Quick charge duration
Playback after quick charge
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.
USB Power Delivery charging
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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.
Silicone strap, Built-in magnetic mount1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Silicone strap and integral magnetic mount. The strap is designed for poles around 30 mm diameter. Magnetic mounting is limited to static metal surfaces, not moving or vibrating objects.
Measured
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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.
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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.
StormBox Micro 3 speaker, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, User manual1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ lists one speaker, one USB-C to USB-C cable and one user manual. No wall charger. Optional mounting accessories are excluded.
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.
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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.
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current maker Manual Download index links this own-model raster booklet. All twelve PDF pages were rendered and visually read. Cover page 12 names StormBox Micro 3 and radio equipment BTS36.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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