Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | JBL - Xtreme 4 | Marshall - Tufton |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 100 W | 80 W |
| Battery | 24 h | 20 h |
| Low-end response | 53 Hz | 47 Hz |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IPX2 |
Between the Xtreme 4 and Tufton, the Xtreme 4 comes out ahead in output power / battery, while the Tufton wins on low-end response. Overall, the Xtreme 4 scores 78.6 and the Tufton scores 60.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xtreme 4 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 18.3 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.
Pick the Xtreme 4 if you care most about output power / battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are output power, battery, water resistance. The single most decisive one: Output power — 25.00% more. 100 W vs 80 W.
Pick the Tufton if you care most about low-end response. Its strongest claims are low-end response. The single most decisive one: Low-end response — 6.00 Hz less. 47 vs 53.
Both ship with comparable stereo pairing, so those specs do not 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.
Which should you buy: JBL - Xtreme 4 or Marshall - Tufton?
JBL - Xtreme 4 leads the current Mars Score by 18.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare output power, battery, water resistance against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose JBL - Xtreme 4 if…
JBL - Xtreme 4 has the measurable edge on output w, battery h, ip rating.
Choose Marshall - Tufton if…
Marshall - Tufton has the measurable edge on frequency low hz.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
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 |