Between the Pill (2024) and Xtreme 4, the Pill (2024) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Xtreme 4 wins on output power and low-end response. Overall, the Pill (2024) scores 60.5 and the Xtreme 4 scores 73.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xtreme 4 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The Pill (2024) doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Xtreme 4 if you care most about output power and low-end response. Its strongest claims are output power, low-end response.
Both ship with comparable battery, water resistance, stereo pairing, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Xtreme 4 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - Pill (2024) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why JBL - Xtreme 4 wins
- ▲Output power — 400.00% more. 100 W vs 20 W.
- ▲Low-end response — 7.00 Hz less. 53 vs 60.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | JBL - Xtreme 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 20 W | 100 Wlead |
| Low-end response | 60 Hz | 53 Hzlead |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | JBL - Xtreme 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 680 glead | 2150 g |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | JBL - Xtreme 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 24 h | 24 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | true | true |
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