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 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Blue) JBL Go 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Blue) #63 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#63
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Punchy bass, minimal clarity
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
Adequate for small rooms
Battery
12 hours
7 hours per charge
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IP67 submersible
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
192g pocketable with loop
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Solid rubberized plastic build
Value
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$49.95 for waterproof portable
Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
Best compact budget Bluetooth speaker

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