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 (Red) JBL Go 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Red) #47 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#47
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Punchy, bass-forward; good for pop & voice
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
~83 dB max; loud for size, some bloom
Battery
12 hours
7 hours per charge
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IP67 submersible
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
Pocketable, 192g with carabiner loop
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Proven JBL Go line; rubber casing & sealed ports
Value
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$37.95 for rugged waterproof speaker
Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
Best value ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker

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