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JBL Clip 5
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JBL Clip 5 · JBL — official press library; 519898-JBL%20Clip%205%20Black-433538-original-1704370645.jpg; complete supplied canvas retained.

JBL

Clip 5

Released June 2024

JBL's small clip-on Bluetooth speaker with a built-in carabiner, a 12-hour battery and IP67 rating, suited to hanging from a bag or belt.

Type
Portable speaker
Atmos
No
Connects by
Bluetooth
Battery
12 h
Weight
0.285 kg

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it sounds detailed and surprisingly loud and punchy for its size, and praise its waterproofing and handy clip. TechRadar found the treble strained above half volume and that it cannot stand on its base; Tom's Guide found it dearer than rivals with weak EQ settings, and SoundGuys found Playtime Boost hurts the sound.

From techradar.com, tomsguide.com and soundguys.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
Portable speaker
Dolby Atmos
No
Drivers
45 mm driver
Amplifiers
7 W RMS
Frequency response
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
Bluetooth
Yes
AirPlay
No
Voice assistants
None
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio; A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6; multipoint
Ports
USB-C for charging
Multi-room
Auracast stereo pairing of two Clip 5s, and multi-speaker playback with other Auracast JBL speakers
App
JBL Portable app

Design

Battery life (maker's claim)
Up to 12 hours
Water and dust resistance
IP67
Weight
0.285 kg
Battery life detail
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
Mounting
Integrated carabiner
Size
86.3 × 134.5 × 46.0 mm (W × H × D)
Colours
Black, Black and Orange, Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, Sand, Squad, White (JBL Singapore)
In the box
Clip 5, USB-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card and safety sheet

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Built-in carabiner with a wide opening
  • Up to 12 hours of battery, or 15 hours with Playtime Boost
  • Auracast for stereo pairing and linking other Auracast JBL speakers, plus multipoint

Cons

  • Bluetooth only, with no Wi-Fi or AirPlay
  • A single 7 W driver, so no stereo from one speaker

Closest rivals

Model
TypeAtmosConnects byBatteryWeightReleased
MarshallWillen II
Portable speakerNoBluetooth17 h0.36 kgAug 2024
Ultimate EarsWONDERBOOM 4
Portable speakerNoBluetooth14 h0.42 kgJun 2024
SonosRoam 2
Portable speakerNoWi-Fi and Bluetooth10 h0.43 kgMay 2024

Sources

  1. jbl.com.sg/bluetooth-portables/CLIP-5.html
  2. uk.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw618899d3…
  3. news.harman.com/releases/jbl-expands-their-hottest-portable-lineup-for-a-new-ge…

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