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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Unbranded IPX7 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker (Purple) Unbranded IPX7 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker (Purple) #122 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#122
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Boomy bass, balanced mids
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
90W peak, adequate outdoors
Battery
12 hours
32 hours
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IPX7 submersible
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
Compact with handle
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Rugged shell, mixed reports
Value
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$69.99 for features & battery
Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
Budget waterproof Bluetooth speaker for outdoor use

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