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JBL OnBeat Xtreme

JBL OnBeat Xtreme
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alaScore 91

108 reviews

Jan, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 108 reviews of JBL OnBeat Xtreme. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the reliability and size are overall positive. The design and usability also get good reviews, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the price.

usability, design, size, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the JBL OnBeat Xtreme is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for JBL OnBeat Xtreme

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 73 user reviews of JBL OnBeat Xtreme from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the reliability and size. The design and price are also appreciated.

usability, price, design, size, reliability

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by (engadget.com)

JBL OnBeat Xtreme review

 

If you're looking to throw down some coin on a Bluetooth-enabled dock, this bad boy delivers superb sound quality and no-fuss connectivity.

Dec, 2011
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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

JBL OnBeat Xtreme

 

A top performer, the JBL OnBeat Xtreme is a very powerful wireless Bluetooth streaming speaker system with the ability to dock, charge, and sync iPads, iPods, and iPhones.

Streams audio wirelessly via Bluetooth. Strong audio performance. Powerful bass response with no distortion at high volumes. Docks iPad in vertical or horizontal mode—also docks iPods and iPhone. Acts as a speakerphone for incoming calls on iPhone....

Expensive. Visual design isn't for everyone. EQ settings are unnecessary, can't be turned off.

More Speaker reviews:• Jam Symphony• Bose SoundLink Color II• Bose SoundLink Revolve • Bose SoundLink Revolve+• LG Tone Studio (HBS-W120)• more

Jan, 2012
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

JBL OnBeat Xtreme review: JBL OnBeat Xtreme

 

JBL OnBeat Xtreme

The ; offers excellent performance for an iPhone/iPad speaker dock, with detailed sound and good, tight bass that can fill a fairly large room. It also has built-in Bluetooth for wireless streaming, speakerphone capabilities, a video output, an RF...

At $500, it costs as much as an iPad. The eye-catching design may not appeal to some people.

While it's on the expensive side, JBL's OnBeat Xtreme is one of the best-sounding iPhone/iPad docks we've heard--and it has built-in Bluetooth and speakerphone capabilities.

Jan, 2012
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Expert review by : Lex Friedman (macworld.com)

JBL OnBeat Xtreme

 

The Onbeat Xtreme offers exceptional sound quality, but it's not for everyone, especially those with multiple iOS devices or who want AirPlay instead of Bluetooth.

Though the OnBeat Extreme includes Bluetooth audio (more on that in a bit), it also includes a traditional 30-pin dock cradle. In order to be all things to all i-Devices, the Xtreme ships with a pair of adapter clips for that cradle. One clip fits...

May, 2012
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Expert review by : Jeremy Horwitz (ilounge.com)

Reviews: JBL OnBeat Xtreme Bluetooth Speaker Dock

 

Yes, there’s something kitschy about the 1990’s-style “xtreme!” name, but OnBeat Xtreme is otherwise a sophisticated evolution of JBL’s earlier iPod and iPhone audio systems, with enough extra polish and class to match its...

Thankfully, that flaw won’t matter to most of the people who will be considering an OnBeat Xtreme purchase. There’s little question that OnBeat Xtreme is otherwise a big winner for JBL and for iOS users: this is one of the best sounding speakers yet...

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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

JBL OnBeat Xtreme

 

A fun-looking, fun-sounding dock that?s worth every penny of its asking price

Sounds great; lovely design and build; feature packed; wireless works well

Midrange can become hard at high volumes; flimsy device clamps

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

JBL OnBeat Xtreme review

 

Still jamming your iThing into a dock to play music? Tut tut! Wireless speakers are the new hotness. Like this one

Fun, dynamic and versatile, the JBL OnBeat Xtreme may be the ultimate tech dock

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by : Nikhil Pradhan (techadvisor.co.uk)

JBL OnBeat Xtreme review

 

The JBL OnBeat Xtreme sets itself apart from other similar iPod, iPhone and iPad speaker docks by not only by sporting a much heavier price-tag but by also providing excellent audio performance.

The JBL OnBeat Xtreme is available in the UK for around £399. It's definitely expensive but if you want a be-all end-all audio output solution for your iDevices, then you can't go wrong with the OnBeat Xtreme.

Jan, 2012
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Expert review by : Nikhil Pradhan (pcworld.in)

JBL OnBeat Xtreme

 

Is the JBL OnBeat Xtreme the iPod/iPhone/iPad dock we've all been waiting for?

Excellent Audio Output,Great Build Quality,Stylish Looks,Impressive Bluetooth Range & Performance

Expensive,OnLive App is Pointless

Very Good

Jan, 2012
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

JBL OnBeat Xtreme review: JBL OnBeat Xtreme

 

JBL OnBeat Xtreme

The ; offers excellent performance for an iPhone/iPad speaker dock, with detailed sound and good, tight bass that can fill a fairly large room. It also has built-in Bluetooth for wireless streaming, speakerphone capabilities, a video output, an RF...

At $500, it costs as much as an iPad. The eye-catching design may not appeal to some people.

While it's on the expensive side, JBL's OnBeat Xtreme is one of the best-sounding iPhone/iPad docks we've heard--and it has built-in Bluetooth and speakerphone capabilities.

Jan, 2012
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