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JBL

JBL Clip 5

Name: JBL Clip 5
Brand: JBL
SKU: B0DYRCWZTT
Price: 79.95 USD

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$79.95

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Value for Money & durability / build quality

8/ 10

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A 8 puts its value for money in the top third of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 57 of the 159 we've cataloged.

9/ 10

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A 9 puts its durability / build quality in the top half of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 54 of the 159 we've cataloged.

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Key specs

Battery Life Wireless

12 hBelow average

12 h

5 h42 h

below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 130 of 159 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP67Most common

IP6738%IPX732%IPX49%IP687%

IP67 is the most common — on 38% of the 123 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).

Bluetooth Version

5.3Most common

5.335%5.019%5.411%4.29%

5.3 is the most common — on 35% of the 129 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).

Is Portable

YesMost common

True91%False9%

True is the most common — on 91% of the 152 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless: 12 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Fast Charging: No

Build

IP Rating: IP67

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Bluetooth Codec: SBC
Multi Speaker Chain: Yes
Stereo Pairing: Yes

Design

Is Portable: Yes
Color Options: Black, blue, camouflage, purple, red, white
Dimensions Depth: 46 mm
Dimensions Height: 134 mm
Dimensions Width: 86 mm
Carry Strap: Yes
Power Source: Rechargeable battery
Weight: 285 g

Features

Speakerphone: No
Companion App: IOS + Android

Sound

Amplification: Active (powered)
Channels: 1.0 (mono)
Driver Count: 1
Total Power Output: 7 W

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

7.9/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed June 2024

Connectivity5.0

Design7.5

Portability9.0

Features9.0

Value8.0

The verdict

The JBL Clip 5 features some welcome upgrades. Now offering support from the JBL Portable app, which includes both preset and a customizable EQ, not to mention a boost in wattage and better battery life, the JBL Clip series remains a solid choice for an on-the-go outdoor Bluetooth speaker.

✓Liked: IP67, Multipoint connection, Companion app w/ EQ options, Auracast with other compatible JBL speakers

✕Could be better: No custom EQ while using Auracast, "Playtime Boost" drastically decreases sound quality

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