The JBL Xtreme 3 portable Bluetooth speaker is a medium-sized speaker with built-in hooks that allow you to attach the carrying strap. The carrying strap also has a built-in bottle opener, so you can enjoy drinks while listening to your favorite tunes. It is well built and has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, certifying that it can withstand and be submerged in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes.
It has a warm sound profile, with a balanced midrange that ensures that vocals and main instruments sound clear and present in the mix, even if they can sound a bit dark at times. Unfortunately, it lacks a boomy bass, which may disappoint some fans of bass-heavy music such as hip-hop or EDM. The JBL Xtreme 3 is a medium-sized cylindrical speaker that can be placed vertically or horizontally. It has two built-in low-profile hooks on the top side so that the carrying strap can be attached.
Like the TREBLAB HD-Max, the carrying strap also has a built-in bottle opener so you can enjoy drinks while listening to your favorite tunes. It comes in three colors, so you can find a look to suit your style. The JBL Xtreme 3 has excellent portability. This battery-powered speaker has built-in hooks to which you can attach the removable carrying strap, so you can take it with you when you travel. For a similar but even more portable JBL speaker, check out the smaller JBL Charge 5.
The build quality of the JBL Xtreme 3 is excellent. It has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance certifying that it is totally dustproof and can be submerged in up to one meter of water for 30 minutes, so it is a suitable choice for outdoor use. The speaker is wrapped in sturdy mesh, and its sides and bottom are made of rubber to prevent it from slipping when placed horizontally and vertically.
In addition, there are built-in hooks for attaching the carrying strap. The strap is sturdy and has a built-in bottle opener. The JBL Xtreme 3 has below-average controls. Although the buttons are easy to press, some functions are missing. There are simple music management functions, such as volume control and play/pause button. It is also possible to press the play button twice to go to the next track, but unfortunately there is no return. On the plus side, a beep sounds when the maximum volume is reached.
The power and Bluetooth buttons light up, and there is a small vertical battery life indicator under the JBL logo. This speaker has a dedicated “PartyBoost” button that allows you to connect to multiple PartyBoost-compatible speakers. The JBL Xtreme 3 has a battery with outstanding performance. The battery is advertised to last about 15 hours on a single charge, but we measured over 12 hours. However, battery performance may vary depending on usage and your experience may be different.
There is also a handy power-saving feature that turns off the speaker after 20 minutes of inactivity. The JBL Xtreme 3 has excellent Bluetooth performance. You can pair it with up to two devices at a time and it has a wide range. Its latency on iOS and Android is decent and it can be a suitable choice for video viewing. However, some apps and devices compensate for latency differently, so your experience may vary.