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JBL Xtreme 3

JBLPortable wireless speaker

Xtreme 3

Released October 2020.7Press articletechaeris.comRead 23 October 2026Copy of the JBL announcement: available in October 2020 for 299 EUR and in the U.S. in November. What Hi-Fi also says October 2020. Stored 2020-10 for the first availability. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Rated audio power
Not available
Playback time (claimed)
15h
Dust and water rating
IP67
Weight
1,970g

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Ports

  • USB-C
  • USB-A
  • 3.5 mm audio

All specs

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General

Series
Xtreme1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Model numbers
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
Not available
Announced
2 September 20207Press articletechaeris.comRead 23 October 2026Announced 2 September 2020 at IFA 2020 (MobileSyrup and SoundGuys carry the same date).
Status
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
Not available
Successor
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)
$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)
€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
US1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026US store page, reference market.
Colours
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 pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Audio

Audio channels
Stereo11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Verdict: the Xtreme 3 plays stereo content without downmixing it to mono.
Audio drivers
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
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
Not available
Rated audio power on mains
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)
Not available
Peak audio power
Not available
Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
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 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)
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
Yes4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: a basic equalizer adjusts highs, mids and lows.
Equalizer bands
34Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Highs, mids and lows are three adjustable bands. RTINGS calls it a graphic EQ.
Automatic sound adjustment
Not available
Sound modes
Not available
Wireless stereo pairing
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
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
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
Not available

Connectivity

Bluetooth audio playback
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
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
SBC4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.1 and only the SBC codec.
Bluetooth profiles
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
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Multipoint
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
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
Wi-Fi
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
Not available
Network audio protocols
Not available
USB audio input
Not available
USB drive playback
Not available
USB audio file formats
Not available
Ports
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

Speakerphone
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
Not available
Controls
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 Portable4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: JBL Portable app, formerly JBL Connect.
App platforms
iOS, Android4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: JBL Portable app (iOS and Android).
User firmware updates
Yes4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: the app installs firmware updates.
Built-in lighting
Not available
Lighting modes
Not available

Smart home

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Matter controller
Not available
Thread border router
Not available
Zigbee hub
Not available

Battery and charging

Built-in battery
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Playback time (claimed)
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)
Not available
Battery energy
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
Not available
Nominal battery voltage
Not available
Battery chemistry
Lithium-ion3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Technical specification: Li-ion.
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Full charge time
2.5h3Retailer pagejblonlinestore.com/collections/all/products/jbl-xtreme-3Read 23 October 2026Technical specification: battery charge time 2.5 hours with a 20 V / 3 A input. The JBL US spec row says 4.0 hours with no input stated, and Delamar measured 2.5 hours. The US box lists no adapter, so 4.0 hours may apply to a slower source.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/jbl-xtreme-3-testRead 23 October 2026Review: fully charged again in 2.5 hours.
Quick charge duration
Not available
Playback after quick charge
Not available
Charging input rating
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
Not available
USB Power Delivery charging
Not available
Charges other devices
Yes2Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/speakers/speakers-portable/XTREME-3-.htmlRead 23 October 2026Feature list: power up with the built-in powerbank.
Max power-bank output
Not available
Wireless charging
Not available

Durability

Dust and water rating
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
No4Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-3-review-64427Read 23 October 2026Review: it does not float, exactly. It survives a plunge but can sink.
Drop resistance
Not available
Drop test height
Not available
Carry features
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

Playback time (measured)
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)
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)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Audio latency (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
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
1,970g(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
Not available

Certifications

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FCC IDs
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
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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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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  1. Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-3-.html
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  5. Measurementdxomark.com
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