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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Soundcore Select 4 Go Bluetooth Speaker Soundcore Select 4 Go Bluetooth Speaker #85 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#85
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Decent mono clarity, limited bass
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
3W, adequate for small spaces
Battery
12 hours
20 hours rated playtime
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IP67 submersible
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
Pocketable, 200g with clip loop
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Rubberized plastic, IP67 seal proven
Value
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~$22 for 20hr waterproof speaker
Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
Best waterproof value Bluetooth speaker for travel & outdoors

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