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JBL
JBL Clip 5
Value for Money & durability / build quality
8/ 10
8
0.010.0
A 8 puts its value for money in the top third of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 56 of the 164 we've cataloged.
9/ 10
9
0.010.0
A 9 puts its durability / build quality in the top half of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 53 of the 164 we've cataloged.
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Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
12 hBelow average12 h
5 h42 h
below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 135 of 164 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IP67Most commonIP6738%IPX731%IPX410%IP686%
IP67 is the most common — on 38% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).
Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common5.335%5.020%5.411%4.29%
5.3 is the most common — on 35% of the 132 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).
Is Portable
YesMost commonTrue92%False8%
True is the most common — on 92% of the 157 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).
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
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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