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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Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Baby Blue) Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Baby Blue) #17 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#17
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Decent but boomy—BassUp coloration
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
~85 dB—good for its size
Battery
12 hours
24 hours—longest rated playtime
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IPX7—submersible, strong protection
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
Pocketable with pouch, 14 oz, 7" tall
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Solid rubberized shell, proven durability
Value
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Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
Best value portable Bluetooth speaker

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