Between the Xtreme 4 and Tufton, the Xtreme 4 comes out ahead in output power and battery, while the Tufton wins on low-end response. Overall, the Xtreme 4 scores 73.9 and the Tufton scores 66.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xtreme 4 edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.9 vs 66.6), but the 7.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Xtreme 4 if you care most about output power and battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are output power, battery, water resistance.
Pick the Tufton if you care most about low-end response. Its strongest claims are low-end response.
Both ship with comparable 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 JBL - Xtreme 4 wins
- ▲Output power — 25.00% more. 100 W vs 80 W.
- ▲Battery — 20.00% more. 24 h vs 20 h.
- ▲Water resistance: IP67 (vs IPX2).
Why Marshall - Tufton wins
- ▲Low-end response — 6.00 Hz less. 47 vs 53.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | JBL - Xtreme 4 | Marshall - Tufton |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 100 Wlead | 80 W |
| Low-end response | 53 Hz | 47 Hzlead |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | JBL - Xtreme 4 | Marshall - Tufton |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67lead | IPX2 |
| Weight | 2150 glead | 4900 g |
Battery
| Spec | JBL - Xtreme 4 | Marshall - Tufton |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 24 hlead | 20 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | truelead | false |
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