Creative MUVO Flex vs JBL Clip 5
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| CreativeMUVO Flex | JBLClip 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2024 | June 2024 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Portable speaker | Portable speaker |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Drivers | One 45 mm full-range driver with passive radiators in a single enclosure. | 45 mm driver |
| Amplifiers | Maker quotes up to 10 W peak system output; no RMS output is provided. | 7 W RMS |
| Frequency response | 115–20,000 Hz; response tolerance is not specified. | 95 Hz – 20 kHz; signal-to-noise ratio over 85 dB |
| Room tuning | – | EQ presets and a customisable EQ (highs, mids and lows) in the JBL Portable app |
| Connections | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | No | – |
| Voice assistants | None | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3; SBC and LC3 codecs. Maker lists A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP and BIS profiles, with up to 10 m open-space range. | Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio; A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6; multipoint |
| Ports | USB-C charging connection; audio is received wirelessly, with no analogue or USB audio input listed. | USB-C for charging |
| Streaming | Bluetooth audio and compatible Auracast broadcast reception; no Wi-Fi or AirPlay receiver. | – |
| Multi-room | Multiple speakers can receive a compatible Auracast source. Japanese maker launch evidence confirms operation with Creative BT-W6, does not guarantee every Auracast source and explicitly distinguishes this from general Bluetooth LE Audio compatibility. | Auracast stereo pairing of two Clip 5s, and multi-speaker playback with other Auracast JBL speakers |
| App | Maker provides a Windows utility for battery-level monitoring and voice-prompt settings. | JBL Portable app |
| Design | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 10 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Water and dust resistance | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 0.198 kg (better) | 0.285 kg |
| Battery life detail | Rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery with up to 10 hours of playback at moderate volume. Actual life depends on use, settings, songs and environmental conditions. USB-C charging; no charging time is stated. | Up to 12 hours, plus 3 hours with Playtime Boost; 5.32 Wh (3.8 V, 1,400 mAh) lithium-ion polymer battery; 3 hours to charge at 5 V / 1 A |
| Controls | Playback, volume, power and Bluetooth pairing controls; double-pressing power enters Auracast broadcast search, with voice prompts and LED status. | – |
| Mounting | Attached lanyard for carrying or fastening to a bag; can stand upright or lie flat. | Integrated carabiner |
| Size | 76 × 42 × 90.3 mm; 198 g. | 86.3 × 134.5 × 46.0 mm (W × H × D) |
| Colours | Black or grey | Black, Black and Orange, Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, Sand, Squad, White (JBL Singapore) |
| In the box | MUVO Flex, 60 cm USB-C to USB-A charging cable, quick start guide and compliance leaflet. | Clip 5, USB-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card and safety sheet |
