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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Bose SoundLink Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Citrus Yellow) Bose SoundLink Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Citrus Yellow) #102 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#102
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Warm, balanced, refined
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
85dB, adequate for outdoors
Battery
12 hours
20 hours
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IP67 submersible
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
1.3 lbs with carry handle
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Aluminum/rubber, proven Bose build
Value
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Premium price, premium quality
Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
Best premium portable speaker for audio purists

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