Daniel is Lifehacker's Shopping Editor covering tech deals and reviewing TVs, headphones, speakers, and projectors. He earned his master’s in journalism from Columbia University and has reported for ...

JBL’s rugged portable speaker line gets upgraded to Bluetooth 5.3 with LE audio and Auracast in 2024. Emphasizing portability and sustainability, these new portables are made with recycled fabric and ...

Andrew is an independent writer with a deep interest in tech. He has been writing in one form or another since his Crayon days and putting various kinds of tech through its paces since his Discman ...

JBL was one of the pioneers of portable Bluetooth speakers, and the JBL Xtreme 5 continues that tradition. The company is also one of the better brands making speakers specifically for parties, ...

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Matthew was the Apps and Games Editor at Android Police until 2025. The JBL Xtreme 4 portable Bluetooth speaker launched in 2024 and is the latest in the Xtreme line, perfect for any outing this ...

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 pool and keep on playing. People are on the go ...

The JBL Xtreme 4 is an extremely competent portable Bluetooth speaker with impressive battery life, great sound, and enough muscle to play really loud without distortion. Virtually impervious to the ...

This JBL Xtreme 3 review is aimed at those who spend a lot of their time in the great outdoors, and who want a powerful speaker to take with them. JBL is the most well-known, affordable brand under ...

The JBL Xtreme 2 is the follow up to the initial JBL Xtreme speaker that sits in between the JBL Flip and JBL Boombox series of Bluetooth speakers. The JBL Xtreme 2 is for consumers who want something ...