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JBLPortable wireless speaker
Xtreme 4
Released March 2024.7Press releasenews.jbl.com/en-CEU/233279-music-is-better-connected-as-jbl-launches-its-first-auracasttm-enabled-portable-speakersRead 8 October 2026CES announcement states Xtreme 4 availability in March 2024 for Europe. March UK availability is corroborated by TechRadar. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Rated audio power
- 70W
- Playback time (claimed)
- 24h
- Dust and water rating
- IP67
- Weight
- 2,100g
58 of 96 fields known.
At a glance
Ports
- USB-C
General
- Series
- Not available
- Model numbers
- JBLXTREME4BLKAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- 8 January 20247Press releasenews.jbl.com/en-CEU/233279-music-is-better-connected-as-jbl-launches-its-first-auracasttm-enabled-portable-speakersRead 8 October 2026
- Status
- Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Predecessor
- JBL Xtreme 310Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-4-100540Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the Xtreme 3 the predecessor of the new JBL Xtreme 4.
- Successor
- JBL Xtreme 511Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-xtreme-5-reviewRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review says the Xtreme 5 launched about two years after its predecessor, the JBL Xtreme 4.
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- Black, Blue, Black Camo1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Speaker type
- Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Audio
- Audio channels
- Stereo5Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/xtreme-4Read 8 October 2026
- Audio drivers
Driver type Count Diameter (mm) Rated power per driver (W) Woofer 2 70 20 Tweeter 2 20 15 - Passive radiators
- 21Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Rated audio power
- 70W4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-4-review-117134Read 8 October 2026Explicit 70 W battery total in What you need to know. Matches maker battery component ratings.
- Rated audio power on mains
- 100W4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-4-review-117134Read 8 October 2026Explicit 100 W external-power total. Requires the AC-to-USB-C power source.
- Audio output power (unspecified rating)
- Not available
- Peak audio power
- Not available
- Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
- Not available
- Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
- 20kHz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb9d8d5a6/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V11_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026TECH SPEC publishes this endpoint. No amplitude tolerance or operating-mode condition is stated.
- Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
- Not available
- Adjustable equalizer
- Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Equalizer bands
- 54Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-4-review-117134Read 8 October 2026Five-band custom EQ in JBL Portable v6.2.21 with speaker firmware .0.5.5.0.
- Automatic sound adjustment
- Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026AI Sound Boost analyzes playback and predicts driver movement and power response. It limits distortion at high volume.
- Sound modes
- Playtime Boost2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4772be5/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_4_Specsheet_EN_(with_Adaptor).pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Wireless stereo pairing
- Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Speaker link protocols
- Auracast, PartyBoost1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026Auracast links compatible JBL speakers. PartyBoost compatibility uses the JBL Portable app. Stereo pairing requires two Xtreme 4 speakers.
- Max linked speakers
- Not available
- Max Bluetooth group speakers
- Not available
Connectivity
- Bluetooth audio playback
- Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-4-review-117134Read 8 October 2026
- Bluetooth version
- 5.33Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb9d8d5a6/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V11_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Bluetooth codecs
- SBC4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-4-review-117134Read 8 October 2026
- Bluetooth profiles
- A2DP, AVRCP 1.63Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb9d8d5a6/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V11_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG says A2DP 1.4. Datasheet says A2DP 1.3. Only the undisputed A2DP profile name is stored. Both say AVRCP 1.6.
- Bluetooth LE Audio
- Not available
- Multipoint source devices
- 24Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-4-review-117134Read 8 October 2026
- Bluetooth range (claimed)
- Not available
- Wi-Fi standards
- Not available
- Network audio protocols
- Not available
- USB audio input
- No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-4-review-117134Read 8 October 2026
- USB drive playback
- No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-4-review-117134Read 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly says the speaker cannot play music from USB.
- USB audio file formats
- Not available
- Ports
Connector Count Role USB-C 1 Charging input and power-bank output
Controls and software
- Voice assistants
- Not available
- Controls
- Power, Bluetooth pairing, Auracast linking, Volume up, Volume down, Play/pause, Next track, Previous track3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb9d8d5a6/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V11_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026PLAY diagram shows one press for play/pause, two for next track and three for previous track.
- Companion app
- JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- App platforms
- Not available
- 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
- Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb9d8d5a6/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V11_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Playback time (claimed)
- 24h3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb9d8d5a6/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V11_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026Up to 24 hours. Depends on volume and audio content.
- Playback with battery extension (claimed)
- 30h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4772be5/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_4_Specsheet_EN_(with_Adaptor).pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 claims 24 hours plus 6 additional hours with Playtime Boost. Total 30 hours in that mode. SoundGuys reports this mode reduces bass.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-xtreme-4-review-117134Read 8 October 2026Playtime Boost extends runtime by reducing bass. The normal maker runtime and extension-mode total are separate. The maker source supplies the total-hour claim.
- Battery capacity
- 9,444mAh3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb9d8d5a6/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V11_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Nominal battery voltage
- 7.2V3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb9d8d5a6/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V11_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Battery chemistry
- Lithium-ion polymer3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb9d8d5a6/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V11_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- User-replaceable battery
- Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Quick charge duration
- 10min3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb9d8d5a6/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V11_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Playback after quick charge
- 2h3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb9d8d5a6/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V11_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Charging input rating
- USB-C: 5 V, 9 V, 12 V, 15 V or 20 V at 3 A3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb9d8d5a6/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V11_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Max charging input
- Not available
- USB Power Delivery charging
- Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb9d8d5a6/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V11_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026PD adapter and USB-C input are documented. The later no-adapter QSG explicitly calls the charging protocol USB PD.9Owner's manualuk.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd6b1df7e/pdfs/LS_JBL_Xtreme_4_QSG_Global_No_Adaptor_CR_V5.pdfRead 8 October 2026CHARGING panel explicitly identifies USB PD fast charging. Adapter sold separately.
- Charges other devices
- Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Max power-bank output
- Not available
- Wireless charging
- Not available
Durability
- Dust and water rating
- IP671Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Floats
- Not available
- Drop resistance
- Not available
- Drop test height
- Not available
- Carry features
- Detachable shoulder strap with bottle opener1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Measured
- Playback time (measured)
- 27.2h5Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/xtreme-4Read 8 October 2026Public Xtreme 5 comparison states 27.2 hours for Xtreme 4. Review uses test bench 0.8. RTINGS battery method loops audio at 80 dB SPL measured 1 m away. Speaker-specific firmware and Boost state are not publicly stated.6Measurementrtings.com/speaker/tests/active-features/batteryRead 8 October 2026Method: full charge, latest available firmware, repeated audio track at 80 dB SPL from 1 m until shutdown.
- Max sound pressure (measured)
- Not available
- 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
- Width297Height149Depth141mm(11.7 × 5.9 × 5.6 in)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb9d8d5a6/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V11_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026TECH SPEC explicitly names width x height x depth.
- Weight
- 2,100g(4.6 lb)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb9d8d5a6/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V11_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Body materials
- Post-consumer recycled plastic, Recycled fabric, Rubber bumpers1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026Recycled plastic and fabric stated in Features. Rubber bumpers stated in Description.
Certifications
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- FCC IDs
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- JBL Xtreme 4, Shoulder strap, Quick start guide, Warranty card and safety sheet1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current US product-page box list. An adapter appears in earlier regional documents and is not listed in this current box list.
Links
- Spec sheet
- www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4772be5/pdfs/JBL_Xtreme_4_Specsheet_EN_(with_Adaptor).pdf1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Manual
- www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb9d8d5a6/pdfs/PA_JBL_Xtreme%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V11_online.pdf1Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- Not available
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Sources
We read 11 sources for this wireless speaker. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagejbl.com/XTREME-4.html
- Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/xtreme-4
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PredecessorJBL Xtreme 3
SuccessorJBL Xtreme 5