JBL - Clip 5

Gen 3 B&O is out now but, I'm still rocking the 2nd Gen for potable great sound, and it's good enough for under $140 on Amazon renewed, and I'm using my JBL Partybox Club 120 for my whole home theater setup in my Den connected to my JBL Clip 5, and a JBL Go 4 linked in Auracast and it works well all together!

I recently got the JBL Clip 5, noticeably better then my Klein AEPJS2. Depending on the site, the M12 comes out though. The AEPJS3 and M18 Bluetooth Jobsite Speaker stay at home, I definitely have a speaker collecting problem lol. If the whole gang is cool, the 2 speakers above can be linked with others.

I avoid click-bait titles, but having spent a lot of time with the newer Clip 5 and Go 4 from JBL, I was honestly shocked by how well the Select 4 Go performs comparatively, given its $29 price point. Build quality falls a little short of JBL, and the multi-speaker pairing isn't quite as extensive, but still - I've tested a fair amount of speakers, and I'd have a hard time recommending something else for a budget-focused buyer looking for something like the Go 4.

The JBL Clip 5 would be perfect for extreme sports. It’s compact, rugged, and waterproof with an IPX7 rating, so it’s built to handle harsh outdoor environments. Plus, it has a carabiner that makes it easy to clip onto your gear while you're out on the slopes.

Absolutely! The JBL Clip 5 is built to withstand tough conditions. It’s not only waterproof but also dustproof, making it resistant to the elements. It’s rugged enough to survive drops and rough handling, which is ideal for active adventures

Yes, despite its compact design, the JBL Clip 5 delivers excellent sound with punchy bass. It's engineered for high quality audio, ensuring your music sounds great no matter where you are, even in outdoor environments.

I didnt know there is a Clip 5 out there, thanks for sharing. Can you suggest what is the difference between the Clip 5 and Clip 4?

Thanks so much for helping here. I think also it worth the extra costs, in particular because I am planing to use it when skiing on winter and when I go to the beach on summer... I really appreciate your help.

Hi, A quick update to the above. So I have just completed another round of reviews of mini Bluetooth speakers, supporting the Requiremints speakers team. Well, to make long story short, these are the best options for skiing and snowboarding to my opinion (weight - under 10 ounces), and you can read a bit more in [this page](https://requiremints.com/guide/best-bluetooth-speakers-skiing-&-snowboarding/): 1. **JBL Clip 5** \- A new model for this successful family of mini speakers, with improved sound. It will cost you about $80, but it is rugged, waterproof and have a great sound for its size and weight. The clip it has is super helpful, tough if you are doing an extreme skiing and snowboarding, I would tie it with an addition small wire for a backup. 2. **JBL Clip 4** \- Because the Clip 5 is out, you can find it with a reduced costs ($50) - it is still a great value for money and the sound is excellent. 3. **Sony SRS-XB100** \- Another excellent mini Bluetooth with a great sound, very popular. It is waterproof and come with a strap to tie it to your bag. It is a great option in case you want to use it also in other activitis. If you are really on a budget, the Clip 3 may be a good option (a bit old but can do the work if you dont want to invest). Hope this helps, please let me know what you think, comment and advise other options. Good luck

The JBL Clip 5 is an upgrade over the Clip 4 with better sound, deeper bass, and a longer 10-hour battery life. It also charges faster with USB-C. Both are waterproof and durable, but the Clip 5 has a bigger clip, while the Clip 4 is more compact and portable. So the Clip 5 is better, it costs also more (about $30 more). So if you really love music, probably the Clip 5 worth the investment, if you want something good in a better price (also if it lost, it is not that an issue :), go with the clip 4. Makes sense?

That's a very popular question these days:) So the JBL Clip 5 improves on the Clip 4 in these main factors: * **Durability**: The Clip 5 has thicker silicone padding on the back, making it tougher than the Clip 4, which had thinner strips that some users said peeled off over time. * **Sound**: It’s louder and clearer with 7 watts of power vs. 5 watts in the Clip 4. Plus, you can customize the sound with a 5-band EQ in the JBL Portable app, which the Clip 4 doesn’t support. * **Battery Life**: The Clip 5 lasts up to 12 hours, slightly longer than the Clip 4’s 10 hours. * **Connectivity**: The Clip 5 uses Bluetooth 5.3, offering better range and reliability than the Clip 4’s Bluetooth 5.1. For a small price difference, the Clip 5 is worth the upgrade - at least to my opinion.

I'm also trying to figure out which one to pick but it seems that no one responded LOL. I watched a review for the kilo and they said it's pretty good but it depends on the genre of music. it said for simple things it's able to play well but if you were to listen to metal or rock the melodies and the instruments would get confused and it might sound jumbled. so I'm trying to figure out if the clip 5 does that at all. because if it does then I'm just going to go with the kilo

i did get the kilo and it's honestly not the best. i love the battery life. lasts for days but the sound quality isn't good. especially if there's songs with quieter notes, you can't hear it. wish I would've gotten the JBL clip 😔

Charge has more bass. Flip is lighter more portable. One of my favorite speaker of all time is the JBL Clip 4. But the 5 is better because the power button doesn’t get hit by accident like the 4. Smaller speaker but it sounds great and extremely portable and great battery life.

I would definitely return it. I'm on my first foray into bluetooth speakers and got the JBL Clip 5 cause it was on sale at Microcenter, but the sound got distorted a lot and was terrible. Heard about the Costco sale and went in yesterday, I am beyond happy with the sound and quality the Soundcore Boom V2 has. The bass for such a small speaker is amazing. I haven't pushed it to 100% yet to see if it sounds terrible.

Love my stereo Clip 5s in the bathroom

I meant the JBL clip 5 for example is 7w at a smaller size, JBL is a reputable company. I know many false speakers claim crap. But I stick by JBL I have many of there products

The clip 5 is 7w and the 4 is a older model with a 5W same power as many others,

Two JBL Clip 5’s in stereo mode with the silicon cover that lets them stand upright. Endgame portable true stereo.

Yes it has way more bass and can become a stereo pair.

I didn’t do jack shit in my 90. Played it 100% straight and by the book. Now I use a JBL Clip 5 when doing mounted routes.

The JBL Clip 5 has a silent startup/shutdown, IF you download the app and use it to turn off the notification sound.

I just got a JBL Clip 5 for extreme portability. The sound is massive and bumpin on such a little speaker. Plus you can easily clip it to your backpack while hiking.

My JBL Clip 5 is pretty decent as well after EQ, but not as crispy

Flip 6, clip 5 or mini roll ue.

The mini roll ue a bit warmer and bassy than the clip jbl. JbL clip more Crispy sound, both identical about loudness. Mini roll ue can be on sales around 50$ at this time

The mini roll ue a bit warmer and bassy than the clip jbl. JbL clip more Crispy sound, both identical about loudness. Mini roll ue can be on sales around 50$ at this time

Both the JBL Clip 5 and Tribit StormBox Micro 2 are solid choices for travel. The Clip 5 is super portable with a built-in carabiner, while the StormBox Micro 2 has strong bass for its size. If you want something louder, consider the JBL Flip 6 still compact but with more power.

Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. Or JBL Clip5. Tribit goes a touch deeper. JBL got better dynamics

I liked the sound quality of the Clip 4 vs the XBoom. I would go with the Clip 4 if I had to choose. You probably opt for the Clip 5 if you are staying in the JBL Clip line; the 4 and 5 are similarly priced due to the 5 being on sale.

Clip 5 is way too old to buy in 2025 sorry

My bad i was thinking of flip 5 for some reason lmao. I do own clip 5 myself 💀💀💀

JBL devices usually have some decent value for money but on that budget I think the best you’ll get is a Clip 5 or a Go 3.

Own both. They are pretty loud for the size. I prefer micro 2 that sounds pretty warm. But clip 5 is very convenient with the carabiner offering more highs. Sure a bigger will sound better outdoor.

Just tested it for you, jbl 5 clip on newest firmware, vs Bose sound link micro gen 2. Jbl 5 def goes louder and sounds more clear on recent update. Bose still slightly clearer sound and def has more bass more full sounding even though half the wattage.

Jbl clip 5 my man. You won't be disappointed. I stock shelves at night and this thing gets loud and clear to beat all the noise around me. Just do it and let me know afterwards.

Idk about the other but JBL just makes a great product. Now if i can only get the fuckera to pair together, ive literally never been able to get that funtion to work, but as a solo speaker my flip 6 and my clip 5 are just really well made and reliable

I work driving heavy machinery in a warehouse and we are allowed to use portable speakers for our personal music. So I was in the market for these types of device. I hope this is useful for someone that would be in my shoes. **Skullcandy Kilo** I came across the Kilo at Costco and they came with two and a travel case for 60$ and only color option is black. Seen the positive reviews and I brought them home and have been using them for about a week and a half. The sound of the Kilo with using both speakers is unmatched. But sadly I only wanted to use one for work for convenience. But even with just using one speaker it sounded very nice at med to med-hi volume levels. You will start to hear distortion at max volume levels. I usually only range between volume levels of 30-80% so it was fine. Nevertheless the sound signature of the Kilo was pleasant to hear. There is a 4 light battery level indicator on the device itself. After an 8 hour work usage, the battery life was at 80%. This unit does not come with mic support or firmware update supports or Skullcandy app connectivity. I was amazed at the 24hour battery life claim and I was thinking ahead that I can use these for beach days or parties. The on device buttons were easy to use even with a gloved hand. USB-C charging port, included carabiner clip, waterproof rated at IPX7, bluetooth 5.3. Dimensions: 119 x 83 x 51 mm The included carabiner clip was difficult to use with my sausage fingers. It's too small to connect to machine frames and holding bars such as forklift entry handles. I could only hang these around my belt loop or on my backpack for hikes. The good thing is you can always change the carabiner to whatever you want. And the thing that bothered me the most about the Kilo was that it kept disconnecting and reconnecting at random times. Throughout an 8 hour usage it might disconnect and reconnect about 3-5 times. I'd have to retrieve my phone and press play again or the play button on the device itself. As previously mentioned the device could not connect to the Skullcandy app and is not supported at this time. There is no way to update the firmware on these devices. I am considering returning them or keeping them for beach days or giving them to a coworker or using them in my home gym since the stereo paired will sound sublime. Here's all of the troubleshooting steps I did to see if it would fix the connectivity drop issues. But alas none worked. I am using an iphone 13pro max. * turn the device on and off * forget device and re-pair * turn my phone on and off * update software on my phone **JBL Clip 5** After the experience I've had with the Kilo I started looking into the market for another similar type device. I came across the JBL Clip 5 and I purchased it for $65 from Walmart and chose the squad color. As you may or may not know, this only comes with 1 speaker vs the Kilo from Costco that came with 2 plus a travel case. 12 hour battery life: this did not really affect me because I'll only need it for about 8-9 hours at work. But will probably be a challenge for longer needs like parties and the such. The sound signature was a much bassier type and after a full day of usage at work I learned to love the sound signature. As mentioned I typically use these at 30-80% volume but even as max volume I could not hear any distortion. Not sure how this will affect your experience if it changes based on the genre of music you listen to. JBL app support! This was huge for me. As soon as I turned on the device and connected, I downloaded the app and it connected right away and prompted for a firmware update! Thanks to the app support you could also change the eq to a setting that you desire. Since I tried and fell in love with the JBL signature eq settings, I just left it at that. There is a single battery light indicator that will turn from white to red when the battery gets lower. After an 8 hour usage the battery was at 63%. Has an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating. USB-C charging connection. The built-in clip is miles ahead and was easy to use. Its larger form factor allowed me to detach it from my belt loop and attached it to the machines I was driving. You can purchase another JBL product or the same clip 5 to connect them together as stereo or even more JBL devices if you wanted to for big big sound. Throughout an 8 hour usage at work, not once did it ever disconnect for me. Which was the only reason why I stepped away from the Kilo. Easy to use controls on device even with a gloved hand. Dimensions: 86 x 46 x 134 mm I'm not sure if this device comes with a built in mic. **Full disclosure, I have used the Kilo for a week and a half and the Clip 5 for only a day. If anything changes on my end I'll be sure to edit and add new discoveries.**

100% it’s the JBL for me. The disconnecting and reconnecting of the Kilo is a no go from me. It will stop the music, the Kilo verbally say “disconnected” then “connected”. Then you can press play to continue the music. However if that doesn’t bother you at all then it’s at a great price point. I think it’s $40 for the single or the $60 double at Costco to take advantage of the stereo feature is quite nice. The battery life is staggering too. 24 hrs on the Kilo and only 12 hrs on the JBL. Though I have not tested the battery time myself, I’m just going by the manufacturer claims. In terms of sound I like the punchiness of the JBL. And I can confirm that volume on the JBL can go much higher where the Kilo will start to distort as you reach max volume. Costco has a great return policy. And there is a chance that the Kilo that I got was defective. However I found multiple Reddit responses from other subs that had the same connectivity issue as me. I did look into the larger units like the JBL charge, JBL Flip or the Beats Pill, but the form factor will not work for me since I have to be mobile. Let me know what you end up getting!

I have both, the jbl arrived today and will be testing it at work tonight. I work with driving heavy machinery so I’m not allowed to use earpods. I even bought the Bose open ear ultra headphones but work still said no lol. I’ll respond here tomorrow sometime with a decent rundown. I know I’m late to the party at 5 months later but someone else might be in the shoes in the future.

JBL clip ranges from $30-50. it’s waterproof and produces great quality audio.

I also have ADHD and listen to a speaker basically the whole time I'm carrying. I'm pretty sure it's allowed, at least no one's ever said a word about it. Search "jbl clip" on Amazon... it's a waterproof bluetooth speaker designed for listening in the shower but it will clip right on to your satchel ring. I've been using it for over a year now, works great with no issues. Also check out Audible if you haven't already... lots of good books go on sale every month for $5-8

X300 is what I would say without context and my idea of "mini". Bose Soundlink Flex if you can go to what I consider "small". JBL clip if you need something I consider "micro"

You can still have great awareness. I keep a JBL clip in my shirt jac pocket, not the pen pocket, and i heard a dog running down the street at me with my back turned. It didnt bark neither, i just heard something.

JBL Clip is the most practical and loud for its size. I've bought a few and given them away. I currently own 2. They are cheapest at tj maxx or marshalls for whatever reason.

I use a JBL clip, works perfectly. My supe even said it's fine.

Also got the latest clip, good sound, very mobile, but wanted a bit more bass.

Good for $15. JBL clip is better but it’s also $60.

I do high work on massive satellite antennas and I have a JBL CLIP hooked up to my harness

How’s the sound quality. I have that jbl clip and it’s starting to get a little fuzzy

You can find music monitors for around the same price as a Bluetooth speaker. If you get a RCA to aux the Bluetooth might work but I know new ones don’t have an aux. I actually just use an old JBL clip and have always just used it plugged in. The Bluetooth settings on the FLX4 are for the iPad. So he can mix without the iPad plugged in. It’s a little misleading. I’m sure you can connect the speaker somehow but it’s not intended for that.

I have both the JBL clip and Bose sound link. Both amazing, depending on need. If it’s staying around the house, sound link. On the move, beach, etc… JBL

I've been using a Bluetooth speaker for years. I like the JBL clip ones

JBL Clip. Good sound and can just dangle.

I recently got the newest JBL Clip speaker, and I'm pretty happy with it

Once I was comfortable, I have a JB Clip speaker and was blasting work friendly tunes all day in my LLV/FFV. But remember, like putting your phone in a cup, the vehicle is an amplifier, whatever you play, WILL be heard by everyone you see. Play work appropriate tunes, or Karen WILL complain and you'll ruin it for everyone.

I agree. it sounds shockingly good for the price and I always thought jbl clips would be my only portable Bluetooth speakers. Those things are overpriced in comparison!