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 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Pink) JBL Go 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Pink) #58 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#1
#58
Sound
Balanced, punchy, warm midrange
Balanced & punchy for size
Loudness
20W, adequate for small rooms & outdoors
Adequate small room; modest outdoors
Battery
12 hours
7 hours rated
Waterproofing
IPX7 submersible
IP67 submersible
Portability
Pocketable, 285g, carry loop
Pocketable with strap (192g)
Durability
Proven rugged build, minimal defect rate
Rugged build, proven field record
Value
Premium brand, excellent price-to-durability ratio
Excellent price-to-features ratio
Verdict
The category leader for durability and reliability
Best ultra-portable budget Bluetooth speaker

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