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Jbl Portable Speakers Comparison - October 2025

JBL Charge 4 - Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
JBL Clip 3, Blue - Waterproof, Durable & Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Up to 10 Hours of Play - Includes Noise-Cancelling Speakerphone & Wireless Streaming
JBL FLIP 5, Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Black, Small
JBL Clip 4 - Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker, big audio and punchy bass, integrated carabiner, IP67 waterproof and dustproof, 10 hours of playtime, speaker for home, outdoor and travel (Blue)
JBL CHARGE 5 - Portable Waterproof (IP67) Bluetooth Speaker with Powerbank USB Charge out, 20 hours playtime, JBL Partyboost (Black)
JBL Clip 5 - Ultra-Portable, Waterproof & Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker, Big Pro Sound with Punchy bass, Integrated Carabiner, Up to 12 Hours of Play, Made in Part with Recycled Materials (Black)
JBL Go 4 - Ultra-Portable, Waterproof and Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker, Big Pro Sound with Punchy bass, 7-Hour Built-in Battery, Made in Part with Recycled Materials (Blue)
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9.8Exceptional
2
9.7Exceptional
3
9.6Exceptional
4
9.5Excellent
5
Best Value
9.4Excellent
6
9.2Excellent
7
9.1Excellent
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Model

JBL Charge 4 - Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
 Model
JBL Clip 3, Blue - Waterproof, Durable & Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Up to 10 Hours of Play - Includes Noise-Cancelling Speakerphone & Wireless Streaming
 Model
JBL FLIP 5, Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Black, Small
 Model
JBL Clip 4 - Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker, big audio and punchy bass, integrated carabiner, IP67 waterproof and dustproof, 10 hours of playtime, speaker for home, outdoor and travel (Blue)
 Model
JBL CHARGE 5 - Portable Waterproof (IP67) Bluetooth Speaker with Powerbank USB Charge out, 20 hours playtime, JBL Partyboost (Black)
 Model
JBL Clip 5 - Ultra-Portable, Waterproof & Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker, Big Pro Sound with Punchy bass, Integrated Carabiner, Up to 12 Hours of Play, Made in Part with Recycled Materials (Black)
 Model
JBL Go 4 - Ultra-Portable, Waterproof and Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker, Big Pro Sound with Punchy bass, 7-Hour Built-in Battery, Made in Part with Recycled Materials (Blue)

Brand

JBL
 Brand
JBL
 Brand
JBL
 Brand
JBL
 Brand
JBL
 Brand
JBL
 Brand
JBL

Reviews

108,102 reviews
Reviews
149,144 reviews
Reviews
152,134 reviews
Reviews
58,492 reviews
Reviews
58,050 reviews
Reviews
-
Reviews
922 reviews

Features

Worth the money

9.3
Worth the money
9.6
Worth the money
9.3
Worth the money
9.1
Worth the money
9.1
Worth the money
8.6
Worth the money
8.4

Audio quality

9.6
Audio quality
9.6
Audio quality
9.6
Audio quality
9.6
Audio quality
9.8
Audio quality
9.1
Audio quality
9.1

Battery duration

9.6
Battery duration
9.6
Battery duration
9.3
Battery duration
9.3
Battery duration
9.4
Battery duration
8.9
Battery duration
8.6

Bluetooth connection

9.8
Bluetooth connection
9.6
Bluetooth connection
9.6
Bluetooth connection
9.9
Bluetooth connection
9.8
Bluetooth connection
9.1
Bluetooth connection
9.1

Movability

9.8
Movability
9.9
Movability
9.9
Movability
9.9
Movability
9.4
Movability
9.3
Movability
9.1

Tech Specs

recommended uses for product

For Smartphones or Tablets
 recommended uses for product
For Smartphones or Tablets
 recommended uses for product
For Smartphones or Tablets
 recommended uses for product
For Outdoor Use
 recommended uses for product
For Smartphones or Tablets
 recommended uses for product
For Music Players
 recommended uses for product
For Music Players

controller type

Battery Powered
 controller type
Button
 controller type
Button
 controller type
Button
 controller type
Battery Powered
 controller type
Battery Powered
 controller type
Battery Powered

product dimensions

3.7D x 8.7W x 3.7H
 product dimensions
1.8D x 3.8W x 5.4H
 product dimensions
7.1D x 2.7W x 2.9H
 product dimensions
1.8D x 3.4W x 5.3H
 product dimensions
8.7D x 3.76W x 3.67H
 product dimensions
3.4D x 1.8W x 5.3H
 product dimensions
3.7D x 1.7W x 3H

item weight

1 pounds
 item weight
9.6 ounces
 item weight
1.2 pounds
 item weight
8.5 ounces
 item weight
2.1 pounds
 item weight
10 ounces
 item weight
6.7 ounces

power source

Battery Powered
 power source
Battery Powered
 power source
Battery Powered
 power source
Battery Powered
 power source
Battery Powered
 power source
Battery Powered
 power source
Battery Powered

is waterproof

True
 is waterproof
True
 is waterproof
True
 is waterproof
True
 is waterproof
True
 is waterproof
True
 is waterproof
True

color

Black
 color
Blue
 color
Black
 color
Blue
 color
Black
 color
Black
 color
Blue

number of items

1
 number of items
1
 number of items
1
 number of items
1
 number of items
1
 number of items
1
 number of items
1

included components

USB-C Cable, Speaker, Quick Start Guide
 included components
Micro USB Cable, Speaker, Quick Start Guide
 included components
USB-C Cable, Speaker, Quick Start Guide
 included components
JBL Clip 4, Type C USB Cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Safety Sheet
 included components
1 x JBL Charge 5, 1 x Type C USB Cable, 1 x Safety Sheet, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card
 included components
1 x JBL Clip 5, 1 x Warranty Card/Safety sheet, 1 x Type C USB cable, 1 x Quick start guide
 included components
1 x Type-C cable, 1 x JBL Go 4, 1 x Warranty Card and Safety Sheet, 1 x Quick Start Guide

connectivity protocol

Bluetooth
 connectivity protocol
Bluetooth
 connectivity protocol
Bluetooth
 connectivity protocol
Bluetooth
 connectivity protocol
Bluetooth
 connectivity protocol
Bluetooth
 connectivity protocol
Bluetooth

batteries

1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. included
batteries
1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. included
batteries
1 Lithium Metal batteries required. included
batteries
1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. included
batteries
1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. included
batteries
1 Lithium Ion batteries required. included
batteries
1 Lithium Ion batteries required. included

number of batteries

1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. included
number of batteries
1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. included
number of batteries
1 Lithium Metal batteries required. included
number of batteries
1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. included
number of batteries
1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. included
number of batteries
1 Lithium Ion batteries required. included
number of batteries
1 Lithium Ion batteries required. included

compatible devices

Tablet, Smartphone
 compatible devices
Tablet, Smartphone
 compatible devices
Laptop, Personal Computer, Tablet, Smartphone
 compatible devices
Tablet, Smartphone
 compatible devices
Projector, Laptop, Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Smartphone
 compatible devices
-
 compatible devices
Smartphone

customer reviews

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 54, 051 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars
 customer reviews
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 74, 572 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars
 customer reviews
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 76, 067 ratings 4.8 out of 5 stars
 customer reviews
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 29, 246 ratings 4.8 out of 5 stars
 customer reviews
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 29, 025 ratings 4.8 out of 5 stars
 customer reviews
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 customer reviews
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 461 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars

audio output mode

Stereo
 audio output mode
Stereo
 audio output mode
Stereo
 audio output mode
Stereo
 audio output mode
Stereo
 audio output mode
-
 audio output mode
-

battery life

1 days
 battery life
10 Hours
 battery life
12 Hours
 battery life
10 Hours
 battery life
20 Hours
 battery life
-
 battery life
-

wireless communication technology

Bluetooth
 wireless communication technology
Bluetooth
 wireless communication technology
Bluetooth
 wireless communication technology
Bluetooth
 wireless communication technology
Bluetooth
 wireless communication technology
-
 wireless communication technology
-

mounting type

Table Top
 mounting type
Tabletop
 mounting type
Tabletop
 mounting type
Clip on
 mounting type
Tabletop
 mounting type
-
 mounting type
-

surround sound channel configuration

4.2
 surround sound channel configuration
1.0
 surround sound channel configuration
4.2
 surround sound channel configuration
5.1
 surround sound channel configuration
5.1
 surround sound channel configuration
-
 surround sound channel configuration
-

water resistance level

Waterproof
 water resistance level
Waterproof
 water resistance level
Waterproof
 water resistance level
Waterproof
 water resistance level
Waterproof
 water resistance level
-
 water resistance level
-

speaker maximum output power

30 Watts
 speaker maximum output power
3.3 Watts
 speaker maximum output power
20 Watts
 speaker maximum output power
5 Watts
 speaker maximum output power
40 Watts
 speaker maximum output power
-
 speaker maximum output power
-

charging time

5.5 Hours
 charging time
3 Hours
 charging time
12 Hours
 charging time
10 Hours
 charging time
4 Hours
 charging time
-
 charging time
-

control method

App
 control method
Touch
 control method
App
 control method
Touch
 control method
App
 control method
-
 control method
-

material

Plastic, Rubber
 material
Plastic
 material
Plastic
 material
Plastic
 material
Plastic
 material
-
 material
-

battery capacity

7500
 battery capacity
1000
 battery capacity
3000
 battery capacity
-
 battery capacity
7500
 battery capacity
-
 battery capacity
-

age range description

Adult
 age range description
Adult
 age range description
Adult
 age range description
-
 age range description
Adult
 age range description
-
 age range description
-

speaker size

21.59 Centimeters
 speaker size
10 Centimeters
 speaker size
16 Centimeters
 speaker size
-
 speaker size
5 Inches
 speaker size
-
 speaker size
-

unit count

-
 unit count
-
 unit count
1.0 Count
 unit count
1.0 Count
 unit count
-
 unit count
1.0 Ounce
 unit count
1.0 Ounce

is electric

No
 is electric
No
 is electric
-
 is electric
-
 is electric
No
 is electric
-
 is electric
-

has powered option

No
 has powered option
No
 has powered option
-
 has powered option
-
 has powered option
No
 has powered option
-
 has powered option
-

variable crossover

No
 variable crossover
No
 variable crossover
-
 variable crossover
-
 variable crossover
No
 variable crossover
-
 variable crossover
-

input voltage

5 Volts
 input voltage
-
 input voltage
3.6 Volts
 input voltage
-
 input voltage
3.6 Volts
 input voltage
-
 input voltage
-

active crossover

No
 active crossover
No
 active crossover
-
 active crossover
-
 active crossover
No
 active crossover
-
 active crossover
-

home theater ready

No
 home theater ready
No
 home theater ready
-
 home theater ready
-
 home theater ready
No
 home theater ready
-
 home theater ready
-

is folded horn

No
 is folded horn
No
 is folded horn
-
 is folded horn
-
 is folded horn
No
 is folded horn
-
 is folded horn
-

floor monitor use

No
 floor monitor use
No
 floor monitor use
-
 floor monitor use
-
 floor monitor use
No
 floor monitor use
-
 floor monitor use
-

has flat sound profile

No
 has flat sound profile
No
 has flat sound profile
-
 has flat sound profile
-
 has flat sound profile
No
 has flat sound profile
-
 has flat sound profile
-

has bass reflex

No
 has bass reflex
No
 has bass reflex
-
 has bass reflex
-
 has bass reflex
No
 has bass reflex
-
 has bass reflex
-

has parametric eq

No
 has parametric eq
No
 has parametric eq
-
 has parametric eq
-
 has parametric eq
No
 has parametric eq
-
 has parametric eq
-

has ipx water resistance

No
 has ipx water resistance
No
 has ipx water resistance
-
 has ipx water resistance
-
 has ipx water resistance
No
 has ipx water resistance
-
 has ipx water resistance
-

swivel mount capability

No
 swivel mount capability
No
 swivel mount capability
-
 swivel mount capability
-
 swivel mount capability
No
 swivel mount capability
-
 swivel mount capability
-

has vocal boost

No
 has vocal boost
No
 has vocal boost
-
 has vocal boost
-
 has vocal boost
No
 has vocal boost
-
 has vocal boost
-

has downward firing drivers

No
 has downward firing drivers
No
 has downward firing drivers
-
 has downward firing drivers
-
 has downward firing drivers
No
 has downward firing drivers
-
 has downward firing drivers
-

auto calibration

No
 auto calibration
No
 auto calibration
-
 auto calibration
-
 auto calibration
No
 auto calibration
-
 auto calibration
-

spade lug compatible

No
 spade lug compatible
No
 spade lug compatible
-
 spade lug compatible
-
 spade lug compatible
No
 spade lug compatible
-
 spade lug compatible
-

has hd codec support

No
 has hd codec support
No
 has hd codec support
-
 has hd codec support
-
 has hd codec support
No
 has hd codec support
-
 has hd codec support
-

center channel capability

No
 center channel capability
No
 center channel capability
-
 center channel capability
-
 center channel capability
No
 center channel capability
-
 center channel capability
-

has karaoke mode

No
 has karaoke mode
No
 has karaoke mode
-
 has karaoke mode
-
 has karaoke mode
No
 has karaoke mode
-
 has karaoke mode
-

signal to noise ratio

80 dB
 signal to noise ratio
-
 signal to noise ratio
-
 signal to noise ratio
85 dB
 signal to noise ratio
80 dB
 signal to noise ratio
-
 signal to noise ratio
-

aimable tweeters

No
 aimable tweeters
No
 aimable tweeters
-
 aimable tweeters
-
 aimable tweeters
No
 aimable tweeters
-
 aimable tweeters
-

in ceiling speaker

No
 in ceiling speaker
No
 in ceiling speaker
-
 in ceiling speaker
-
 in ceiling speaker
No
 in ceiling speaker
-
 in ceiling speaker
-

has upfiring drivers

No
 has upfiring drivers
No
 has upfiring drivers
-
 has upfiring drivers
-
 has upfiring drivers
No
 has upfiring drivers
-
 has upfiring drivers
-

horizontal orientation

No
 horizontal orientation
No
 horizontal orientation
-
 horizontal orientation
-
 horizontal orientation
No
 horizontal orientation
-
 horizontal orientation
-

is magnetically shielded

No
 is magnetically shielded
No
 is magnetically shielded
-
 is magnetically shielded
-
 is magnetically shielded
No
 is magnetically shielded
-
 is magnetically shielded
-

stands included

No
 stands included
No
 stands included
-
 stands included
-
 stands included
No
 stands included
-
 stands included
-

has controlled dispersion

No
 has controlled dispersion
No
 has controlled dispersion
-
 has controlled dispersion
-
 has controlled dispersion
No
 has controlled dispersion
-
 has controlled dispersion
-

directional

No
 directional
No
 directional
-
 directional
-
 directional
No
 directional
-
 directional
-

has party mode

No
 has party mode
No
 has party mode
-
 has party mode
-
 has party mode
No
 has party mode
-
 has party mode
-

reference monitors

No
 reference monitors
No
 reference monitors
-
 reference monitors
-
 reference monitors
No
 reference monitors
-
 reference monitors
-

has aptx

No
 has aptx
No
 has aptx
-
 has aptx
-
 has aptx
No
 has aptx
-
 has aptx
-

has bass blockers

No
 has bass blockers
No
 has bass blockers
-
 has bass blockers
-
 has bass blockers
No
 has bass blockers
-
 has bass blockers
-

multi room audio

No
 multi room audio
No
 multi room audio
-
 multi room audio
-
 multi room audio
No
 multi room audio
-
 multi room audio
-

all weather durability

No
 all weather durability
No
 all weather durability
-
 all weather durability
-
 all weather durability
No
 all weather durability
-
 all weather durability
-

includes mp3 player

No
 includes mp3 player
No
 includes mp3 player
-
 includes mp3 player
-
 includes mp3 player
No
 includes mp3 player
-
 includes mp3 player
-

has treble slider

No
 has treble slider
No
 has treble slider
-
 has treble slider
-
 has treble slider
No
 has treble slider
-
 has treble slider
-

auto standby

No
 auto standby
No
 auto standby
-
 auto standby
-
 auto standby
No
 auto standby
-
 auto standby
-

waveguide tweeter

No
 waveguide tweeter
No
 waveguide tweeter
-
 waveguide tweeter
-
 waveguide tweeter
No
 waveguide tweeter
-
 waveguide tweeter
-

adjustable base

No
 adjustable base
No
 adjustable base
-
 adjustable base
-
 adjustable base
No
 adjustable base
-
 adjustable base
-

sound field optimization

No
 sound field optimization
No
 sound field optimization
-
 sound field optimization
-
 sound field optimization
No
 sound field optimization
-
 sound field optimization
-

custom voicing

No
 custom voicing
No
 custom voicing
-
 custom voicing
-
 custom voicing
No
 custom voicing
-
 custom voicing
-

outdoor speaker

No
 outdoor speaker
No
 outdoor speaker
-
 outdoor speaker
-
 outdoor speaker
No
 outdoor speaker
-
 outdoor speaker
-

has multidevice pairing

No
 has multidevice pairing
No
 has multidevice pairing
-
 has multidevice pairing
-
 has multidevice pairing
No
 has multidevice pairing
-
 has multidevice pairing
-

passive radiator

No
 passive radiator
No
 passive radiator
-
 passive radiator
-
 passive radiator
No
 passive radiator
-
 passive radiator
-

frequency response

20 KHz
 frequency response
20 KHz
 frequency response
20 KHz
 frequency response
-
 frequency response
-
 frequency response
-
 frequency response
-

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    JBL Charge 4 - Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black

    9.8 Bluetooth connection
    9.8 movability
    9.6 audio quality

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    Long-lasting battery life.
    Exceptional sound quality.
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    JBL Clip 3, Blue - Waterproof, Durable & Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Up to 10 Hours of Play - Includes Noise-Cancelling Speakerphone & Wireless Streaming

    9.9 movability
    9.6 worth the money
    9.6 audio quality

    Why we love it

    1. Portable: carabiner, compact size, waterproof.
    2. Playtime: up to 10 hours.
    3. Quality: crystal clear sound, noise cancelling, durable.
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    3
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    JBL FLIP 5, Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Black, Small

    9.9 movability
    9.6 audio quality
    9.6 Bluetooth connection

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    Exceptional sound quality for its size.
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