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 Ultra-Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker JBL Go 4 Ultra-Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker #45 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#45
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Punchy bass, minor distortion at max
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
82 dB SPL—adequate for small groups
Battery
12 hours
7 hours per charge
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IP67 (fully submersible)
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
4.3 oz with carry loop—ultralight
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Rubberized, proven track record
Value
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Excellent price-to-features ratio
Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
Best ultra-portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker

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