JBL Clip 3
Score: 76/100
JBL Flip 5
Score: 80/100Rankings
The JBL Flip 5 is a compact cylindrical speaker offering 20 W RMS of powerful sound and up to 12 hours of battery life, protected by an IPX7 waterproof rating. Its limitations include an older Bluetooth 4.2 stack and unclear dust-proof rating, making it less future-proof. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who need a rugged, portable speaker for poolside or beach use.
The JBL Clip 3 is an ultra-portable speaker with a built-in carabiner, IPX7 waterproofing and up to 10 hours of playback. It lacks multi-speaker pairing and detailed Bluetooth specs, limiting advanced connectivity. Ideal for hikers and casual listeners who need a tiny, rugged speaker.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10 hours | 12 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 209 gbest | 540 g |
— | 20 Wbest | |
— | 4,800 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 150 minutesbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 10 hours | 12 hours |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 209 g | 540 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 55.1×109.2×109.9 mm mm | 68.58×73.66×180.34 mm mm |
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Everyday users consistently praise the Clip 3's clear sound, tiny size, and the convenience of the carabiner, often noting it makes a great gift; no major drawbacks are highlighted in the available feedback.
Professional reviewers and editors consistently praise the Flip 5 for its punchy bass, room-filling sound, rugged IPX7 waterproofing and long 12-hour battery, while also highlighting PartyBoost as a useful party-link feature; the main criticism centers on its older Bluetooth 4.2 stack and the absence of a guaranteed dust-proof rating.
Everyday customers echo the professional sentiment, lauding the speaker's portability, strong bass, waterproof durability and easy pairing, though some note occasional Bluetooth connectivity quirks and wish for clearer dust-proof specifications.
