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JBL Clip 5Recommended1 / 8
JBL

JBL Clip 5

Current price · Amazon US
$78.70
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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 167 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 167 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
12 hBelow average
12 h
5 h30 h

below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 167 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP67Most common
IP6740%IPX730%IPX49%IP686%

IP67 is the most common — on 40% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common
5.334%5.021%5.410%5.210%

5.3 is the most common — on 34% of the 135 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Is Portable
YesMost common
True92%False8%

True is the most common — on 92% of the 160 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

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
134.5 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

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.9/ 10
Recommended
Dave Carr
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.

✓What we like
✓IP67
✓Multipoint connection
✓Companion app w/ EQ options
✓Auracast with other compatible JBL speakers
✕What could be better
✕No custom EQ while using Auracast
✕"Playtime Boost" drastically decreases sound quality
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