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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Marshall Emberton Bluetooth Portable Speaker Marshall Emberton Bluetooth Portable Speaker #91 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#91
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Balanced, guitar-forward tuning; controlled bass
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
20W; good for small–medium rooms
Battery
12 hours
~20 hours
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IPX7 (submersible)
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
~650g with leather grip; backpack-portable
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Rugged metal grille, leather, proven durability
Value
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Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
Best retro-styled portable speaker

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