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 #89 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#89
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Balanced with punchy bass
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
Good for size, modest max output
Battery
12 hours
20 hours
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IP67 (submersible)
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
Lightweight & floatable
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Rugged plastic, proven IP seal
Value
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Excellent—$24 flagship features
Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
Best value waterproof portable speaker

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