One look at the JBL Xtreme 2 and you'll know it's not designed as a fancy-looking speaker to sit pride of place on your polished wooden furniture. Nope, this tubular (perhaps construed as if we're in the 1980s, dudes) speaker's design is clearly targeted at the big outdoors.

Loud and crisp sound quality; Massive and clean bass output; Practical carry handle for carting around; Robust build quality and water-resistance

Hardly a super attractive design; Not 360-degree sound output; No built-in assistant/Alexa support

Sounds Great, Easy bluetooth connect,Good Guys delivery spot on.

The large, portable Bluetooth speaker to buy if you want high-fidelity, powerful sound.

Sweet; refined yet still powerful sound; Good battery life; Water-resistant and portable

Its style isn't subtle nor neutral; Bass isn't as "Xtreme" as some may want

If you like full immersive sound that will keep your party rocking until the early hours, then the JBL Xtreme 2 deserves your attention. With upgraded drivers from it's predecessor you will feel the music in your chest with this model.

Excellent battery life; Nice size with great portability; Instrumental music sounds amazing

Would prefer a little bit more volume; vocals take a backseat to the instruments

The JBL Xtreme 2 is probably one of the most striking and finely-made portable Bluetooth speakers today. It's not necessarily all about its physical appearance – it sports a large but nice cylindrical body that is omnidirectional – but it is able to deliver excellent and clear sounds even when...

Mini speakers tend to get an oversized amount of attention in the Bluetooth audio landscape. That's because people tend to like highly portable speakers that deliver relatively big sound for their tiny size but don't cost too much.

The JBL Xtreme 2 Bluetooth speaker delivers very big sound for a medium-sized portable Bluetooth speaker; It's fully waterproof, can charge devices from a built-in USB-out port (you supply the cable), has a built-in microphone for speakerphone calls

A little pricey; Its slightly treble push can make the speaker sound a little too bright and edgy at high volumes

There are a few Bluetooth speakers on the market that offer an all-weatherproof design – JBL is among one of the most prolific companies to offer such a product. The company took it one step further with the original Xtreme by throwing in a handy carry strap, so that you could rock a speaker...

Multipurpose design; Incredibly loud; Impressive sound quality

No virtual assistant built-in; Expensive

The portable JBL Xtreme 2 speaker can be submerged in water and still pump out loud tunes with intense bass depth, making it ideal for outdoor use

Powerful audio performance with strong bass response and crisp highs; Waterproof; Solid mic clarity for speakerphone

No track navigation buttons; Bulky; Not for purists seeking accurate audio performance

This banging party machine brings your favorite tunes to your next party. The bass can be quite boomy, but it's sturdy enough to survive a dunk in the...

Surprisingly good; rich sound; Strong weatherization (it's rated IPX7; Voice activation and speakerphone functionality

Boomy bass, JBL Connect app is rudimentary; should offer EQ

With great sound and a versatile design, this is the best outdoor speaker of the summer

Multipurpose design; Incredibly loud; Impressive sound quality;

No virtual assistant built in; Expensive;