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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JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker #54 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#54
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Balanced with controlled bass; clear mids
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
20W, adequate for medium rooms & outdoors
Battery
12 hours
20 hours
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IP67 (submersible)
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
285g with strap; backpack-portable
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Rubberized, proven durability; rare seal failures
Value
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Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
Best all-day portable speaker for outdoor use

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