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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Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker #28 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#28
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Balanced, clear mids; controlled bass
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
Good for outdoors; adequate for small–medium rooms
Battery
12 hours
13 hours
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IP67 (fully submersible)
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
285g; pocketable with strap; floating
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Rugged fabric/rubber; proven drop/water survival
Value
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Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
Best waterproof portable speaker under $100

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