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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Marshall Willen II Portable Bluetooth Speaker Marshall Willen II Portable Bluetooth Speaker #100 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#100
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Balanced with deeper bass
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
Adequate for small-to-mid rooms
Battery
12 hours
17+ hours
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IP67 submersible
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
Pocketable with strap
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Rugged build, proven sealed design
Value
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Quality speaker at mid-range price
Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
Best compact waterproof portable speaker

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