The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from Portable Bluetooth Speakers, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

JBL Flip 5 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Black JBL Flip 5 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Black #3 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Soundcore Boom 2 Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker #76 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#76
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Boomy bass, decent mids, punchy lows
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
140W peak, distorts at absolute max
Battery
12 hours
20 hours
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IPX7 (submersible)
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
8.38 lbs, backpack-portable with handle
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Solid plastic, IPX7 seals, good durability track record
Value
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Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
Best bass-driven outdoor speaker for all-day use

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