Product Comparison: JBL Xtreme vs Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2

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JBL Xtreme Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

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Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Wireless Speaker System

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General Specifications

Brand

JBL

Harman Kardon

Model

Xtreme

Onyx Studio 2

Origin

China

About the product

JBL Xtreme is the portable Bluetooth speaker that effortlessly delivers earth-shaking, stereo sound by incorporating four active transducers and two visible JBL bass radiators. Packing a massive rechargeable 10,000 mAh Li-ion battery that supports up to 15 hours of playtime and dual USB charge out.

The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 provides best-in-class audio that is delivered in an iconic design that is destined to become the centerpiece of any room. With the convenience of wireless Bluetooth connectivity and a rechargeable Li-ion battery, you and your music can cut cords and enjoy up to 5-hour playtime anytime, anywhere. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 comes with new features such as a built-in speakerphone with Harman VoiceLogic echo and noise cancellation as well as an auxiliary input. Crafted with premium materials, Onyx Studio2 has been engineered to enhance your demanding lifestyle with the sophisticated, audio excellence expected from Harman Kardon.

Key Specs

Power output

20 W

30 W

Connection Type

Bluetooth 4.1

Built-in microphone

Range

33 ft.

Battery Life

15 hour(s)

5 hour(s)

Dynamic Configuration

4 drivers

JBL Xtreme

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2

What customers say about "Key Specs"

JBL Xtreme Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

This speaker sounds pretty good and has decent volume.
Great sound, great volume, great battery life and portable Bluetooth distance is reasonable.
Amazing, high powered, room-filling sound.
Great power, nice sound. Lasts long - played all day and the battery didn't drain.
A marvelous Bluetooth speaker with a great bass sound, powerful and very good for playing in a large room.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

4.96 in.

10.2 in.

Width

11.14 in.

11 in.

Depth

4.8 in.

6.3 in.

Weight

4.65 lbs.

6.9 lbs.

JBL Xtreme

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

JBL Xtreme Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

This has an amazingly powerful sound in relatively compact and transportable form.
Very compact. Loud and spill proof! Great speaker.
This speaker is awesome, especially for its size.
Considering the size, it is amazing how loud this can be without any distortion.
The weight while heavy is still portable and holdable in one hand.

Features

Controls

Buttons

Touch control

Material

Fabric / Rugged rubber

Plastic

Display Type

Battery Type

Lithium-ion polymer

April 21, 2015

Supported Systems

Android, TV, MacOS, PC, iOS

Hand Strap

Yes

Protection

Splashproof

Accessories Included

Power adaptor, Strap

Power adapter and regional cables

Extras

Speakerphone, Auto-power off, JBL Connect+, Powerbank, JBL Bass Radiator

Connect up to 2 devices to the speaker via Bluetooth and take turns playing music

Hand Strap

What customers say about "Features"

JBL Xtreme Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

The sound is amazing, crystal clear with no distortion.
It is a very solid and powerful device. Made of great materials.
It is covered with a beautiful waterproof material.
The quality and clarity of sound is truly brilliant.
The strap enables you to carry the speaker around, it’s waterproof so you can take it out in the rain.

Interfaces

AUX In

Yes

Ethernet Port

Micro USB

Yes

USB

Yes

Lightning Port

NFC

Card Slot

What customers say about "Interfaces"

JBL Xtreme Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery supports up to 15 hours of playtime and charges devices via dual USB ports.
It can charge your phone/devices if you bring your own cable as it has USB ports.
Thanks to its 2 USB ports in the back it can be used as a charger for any other devices.
Comes with custom charger so you can't charge from a USB charger.
The charger and USB ports are slightly less accessible.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

CE, EAC

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

Download

Closed

Site of manufacturer

4.3

Number Of Sound Channels

Product manuals

https://www.harmankardon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd734d2f9/pdfs/Quick%20Start%20Guide%20-%20Onyx%20Studio2%20(Multilingual).pdf

Ebay

4.7

Number of speakers

Reviews

Woofer(s)

Amazon

4.3

Bluetooth version (if specified by manufacturer)

Yes