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 II Portable Bluetooth Speaker Marshall Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker #82 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#82
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Balanced with punchy bass
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
20W, adequate for outdoor use
Battery
12 hours
~20 hours
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IP67 submersible
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
Compact, lightweight, carrying loop
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Rugged rubberized shell, proven toughness
Value
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Premium pricing, solid feature set
Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
Best rugged portable Bluetooth speaker for travel.

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