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JBL Xtreme 3 · White — Smart/Portable · $299
JBL

JBL Xtreme 3 · White

Smart/Portable · $299

86
/ 100
From $299
VS
Sonos Era 300 · White wins by 2
Sonos Era 300 · White — Smart/Portable · $449
Sonos

Sonos Era 300 · White

Smart/Portable · $449

88
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Sonos Era 300 · White takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, JBL Xtreme 3 · White lands at 86 and Sonos Era 300 · White at 88. That puts Sonos Era 300 · White ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick JBL Xtreme 3 · White if…

  • Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • App EQ on modern models
  • USB-C/AUX input on some

Pick Sonos Era 300 · White if…

  • Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • App EQ on modern models
  • USB-C/AUX input on some
JBL Xtreme 3 · White 86
vs
88 Sonos Era 300 · White

Score breakdown

JBL Xtreme 3 · White
86
sound 86
features 84
design 88
ecosystem 84
Sonos Era 300 · White
88
sound 88
features 86
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

JBL Xtreme 3 · White versus Sonos Era 300 · White — full spec comparison
Spec JBL Xtreme 3 · White Sonos Era 300 · White

JBL Xtreme 3 · White

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • Subscription features on some
  • Bass limits at lower sizes

Sonos Era 300 · White

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • Subscription features on some
  • Bass limits at lower sizes

FAQ: JBL Xtreme 3 · White vs Sonos Era 300 · White

Which is better, JBL Xtreme 3 · White or Sonos Era 300 · White? +

Sonos Era 300 · White scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is JBL Xtreme 3 · White worth the price? +

At $299, JBL Xtreme 3 · White delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.

Is Sonos Era 300 · White worth the price? +

At $449, Sonos Era 300 · White delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Does JBL Xtreme 3 · White or Sonos Era 300 · White last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.