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 Go 3 Eco Portable Bluetooth Speaker JBL Go 3 Eco Portable Bluetooth Speaker #67 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#67
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Balanced with punchy bass
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
83dB SPL
Battery
12 hours
5 hours
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IP67 submersible
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
192g, pocketable with strap loop
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Rugged rubberized plastic housing
Value
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Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
Best eco-conscious portable speaker

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