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 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Red JBL Flip 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Red #1 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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JBL Go 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Camo) JBL Go 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Camo) #22 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#1
#22
Sound
Balanced, punchy, warm midrange
Balanced, punchy; boomy if pushed
Loudness
20W, adequate for small rooms & outdoors
84dB SPL approx.; adequate for small rooms
Battery
12 hours
5 hours
Waterproofing
IPX7 submersible
IP67 (submersible)
Portability
Pocketable, 285g, carry loop
192g, pocketable with clip
Durability
Proven rugged build, minimal defect rate
Rugged plastic, proven durability
Value
Premium brand, excellent price-to-durability ratio
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Verdict
The category leader for durability and reliability
Best compact waterproof portable speaker

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