The JBL GO 2 is a waterproof speaker that features a rubberized housing that feels durable. If you’re afraid of looking like everyone else at the beach with a generic black box, the GO 2 comes in a staggering 12 colors so you can pick one that best represents your tastes.
The JBL Xtreme Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a great option for those who want to take their music with them wherever they go. The speaker has a large JBL logo and grille that allows the sound to project outward. There is no back grille for passive bass radiators, so all of the controls are located on top of the speaker. You have buttons for power, pairing, volume, and a multi-function button. The latter works as playback controls and a long-press activates your phone’s voice assistant.
The Good: -Has a speakerphone, which is great for taking calls or controlling your voice assistant -However, the speakerphone isn’t particularly sensitive and you’ll have to speak up ..
The JBL Xtreme is a large, powerful speaker that can project sound far. There is no back grille for passive bass radiators, like you might find on a speaker like the Sony SRS-XB41, but that’s expected for a speaker of this size. All of the controls are located on top of the speaker. You have buttons for power, pairing, volume, and a multi-function button.
The phone has a long-press button on the bottom that activates your phone’s voice assistant. This also includes a speakerphone, which you can use to talk to your assistant or take calls. However, the speakerphone is not particularly sensitive and you’ll have to speak up. To the right of the speaker is a rubber door that hides the microUSB charging port and 3.5mm aux jack for legacy devices.
