Deciding on whether to buy a product like Kitsound BoomBar 2+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker or perhaps JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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Kitsound BoomBar 2+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker vs JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Kitsound BoomBar 2+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker specs

Kitsound BoomBar 2+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker
 JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker specs

JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Type: Portable speaker

Type: Portable speaker

Colour: Gun metal

Colour: Black

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

Channels: 1.0

Channels: 2.0

Output power: 20 W

Output power: 40 W (20 W + 20 W)

Speaker unit: 57 mm driver

Speaker unit: – 2 cm tweeter x 2
– 7 cm midrange woofer x 2

Speaker sound level: 85 dB

Subwoofer: Passive bass radiator x 2

Frequency: 50 – 20,000 Hz

Amplifier: Integrated class D digital amplifiers x 4

Impedance: 4 Ohms

Frequency: 55 – 20,000 Hz

FEATURES

AUDIO FEATURES

Resistance: Water resistant & dustproof (IP66)

Supported file formats: AAC, MP3

Other features: Speakerphone

FEATURES
CONNECTIVITY

Resistance: Waterproof & dustproof (IPX7 rated)

Inputs: Aux-in x 1

APP
WiFi: No

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

App name: JBL Connect

POWER

App compatibility: – iOS
– Android

App features: – Product setup
– Multi-product mode

Power options: Rechargeable battery

CONNECTIVITY
Battery life: Up to 10 hours

Auto standby / power off mode: Yes

Inputs: Aux-in x 1

GENERAL

Outputs: No

WiFi: No

Box contents: – KitSound BoomBar 2+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker
– Micro USB cable
– 3.5 mm aux cable
– User manual

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

Dimensions: 110 x 280 x 100 mm (H x W x D)

Speaker pairing: 100+ speakers

Weight: 1.4 kg

USB smartphone charging: Yes

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

POWER

Power options: – Mains
– Rechargeable battery

Battery life: Up to 15 hours

Power consumption: Standby: 0.5 W

Auto standby / power off mode: Yes

GENERAL

Box contents: – JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
– Mains power pack
– Strap
– User guide

Dimensions: 136 x 288 x 132 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 2.39 kg

Price: £69.99

Price: £199

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.3 / 10

Review Score: 9.6 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy Kitsound BoomBar 2+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker or JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 465 products in the same category as Kitsound BoomBar 2+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker, which is the HiFi systems and speakers category. Of these 465 products the average price was £259.57, the most expensive was £20000 and the cheapest was just £9.99. We then looked at the price of the 465 in the same as the JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, which of course the average was £259.57, top price was £20000 and cheapest £9.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Kitsound and JBL, the average was £45.41 for Kitsound, £94.96 for JBL. The max for each was £129.99/£399 and minimum was £14.99/£7.99

Price analysis of Kitsound BoomBar 2+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Price analysis of JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

  • Kitsound BoomBar 2+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • Bluetooth
  • Up to 10 hours battery life
  • Water resistant
  • Aux-in
  • Speakerphone
  • Inspired by the iconic 80s boombox, the KitSound BoomBar 2+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker packs in some modern technology too. You can stream via Bluetooth from your smartphone or tablet.Take your music outdoors – the BoomBar 2+ isn’t afraid of a bit of rain or a day at the beach thanks to it’s IP66 rating. The horizontal design means it stays put – whether you’re relaxing on a grassy hill or chilling on the basketball court.
  • Product codes:
  • JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • Bluetooth
  • Up to 15 hours battery life
  • Waterproof
  • Aux-in / USB with smartphone charging
  • Pair 100+ speakers
  • Top features: – Listen all day with 15 hours battery life – Pair two devices with your speaker and share DJ duties – Connect over 100 speakers with JBL Connect+ app – Take your speaker to the pool thanks to IPX7 waterproof rating Listen all day Enjoy music wherever you go without worrying about charging, with the JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. With a battery that can last up to 15 hours on a single charge, the JBL Xtreme 2 is ideal for days in the park, festivals and adventures. Passive bass radiators can be seen on both sides of the unit, so you’re able to hear the percussion and bassline exactly as the producer intended, even outdoors. And if you’re out for the whole day, the USB port makes a handy charging station for your phone or tablet. Keep the music going without worrying about drained devices. Pair two devices Sometimes it’s nice to sit back and discover what your friends have been listening to. The JBL Xtreme 2 lets you do just that with Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity. You’re able to connect two phones at the same time, so you can either take a break at the controls or take turns supplying the tunes with a friend. Connect over 100 speakers Amplify your Xtreme 2 listening experience thanks to the JBL Connect+ app. As well as simplifying the setup process, it’s great for adding speakers to your party and making the sound that much more immersive. With the ability to add over 100 speakers, you’ll never find the sound falling flat. Take your speaker to the pool Whether you’re at the beach, by the pool or exploring, you don’t need to worry about shielding your JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker from the elements. An IPX7 rating means that your speaker will sound glorious even if it gets dropped in water a metre deep. So, splashes and spills will never rain on your parade.
  • Product codes: 6925281934773

What’s better Kitsound BoomBar 2+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker or JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker?

There are obviously a number of differences between Kitsound BoomBar 2+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker and JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £69.99 cost of Kitsound BoomBar 2+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker is closer to the expectation you had than the £199 pricep point of JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between Kitsound BoomBar 2+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker and JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that Kitsound BoomBar 2+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your HiFi systems and speakers as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



Kitsound BoomBar 2+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker



Rating:
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