JBL Clip 5

4 reviews

Mar, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 reviews of JBL Clip 5. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and reliability. The price and usability also get good feedback.

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Expert review by : Cesci Angell (techradar.com)

JBL Clip 5 review: an affordable portable speaker with fantastic sound

The JBL Clip 5 is reasonably priced at $79.95 / £59.99 / AU$89.95 and is available in the US, the UK, and Australia. Considering that the JBL Go 4 costs $49.95 / £39.99 / AU$59.95, if your budget can stretch to the JBL Clip 5 the extra investment will...

Great detail IP67 waterproof and dustproof Impressive volume and bass

You can’t stand it on its baseOnly 3 EQ presets Treble trouble when using preset EQs

Despite being pint-sized, this speaker really can blast out the tunes. The level of detail and punchy bass impressed, though the treble could sound strained at over 50% volume. Some great features include the adjustable EQ, Auracast connectivity, IP67...

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : Matthew LopChristopher Steward, and Yannick Khong (rtings.com)

JBL Clip 5 Speaker Review

The JBL Clip 5 is the next generation of the JBL Clip 4. This popular portable speaker is easily identifiable by its signature carabiner 'clip' that helps it tag along with any activities you have lined up. This iteration promises a redesigned, wider...

IP67 rated against dust and water damage. Bluetooth multipoint with up to two devices. Outstanding directivity. Extremely lightweight and portable.

Just six hours of battery life at higher volumes. Can't get very loud.

The JBL Clip 5 is good for podcasts. It reproduces mid-range frequencies accurately, reproducing your favorite host's voices with detail and clarity. While it can't get very loud without compressing, most of the compression is in the bass range (below...

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : Dave Carr (soundguys.com)

JBL Clip 5 review

It's been roughly three years since the release of the JBL Clip 4, a popular Bluetooth speaker that you've likely seen dangling from someone's backpack. Now sporting a more premium look and offering companion app support, let's hook this portable...

IP67 Multipoint connection Companion app w/ EQ options Auracast with other compatible JBL speakers

No custom EQ while using Auracast "Playtime Boost" drastically decreases sound quality

The JBL Clip 5 features some welcome upgrades. Now offering support from the JBL Portable app, which includes both preset and a customizable EQ, not to mention a boost in wattage and better battery life, the JBL Clip series remains a solid choice for...

Jun, 2024

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Expert review by : Nikita Achanta (tomsguide.com)

JBL Clip 5 review

In the summer of 2024, audio giant JBL announced it would be updating three popular speakers, with the ultra-portable JBL Clip 5 being one of them — not to be confused with the JBL Flip 5. The Clip 5 is the ideal companion for long hikes, beach trips...

Impressive audio Portable with a large clip opening Waterproof and dustproof Supports Auracast Good battery life

Auracast limited to JBL speakers EQ settings aren’t great Costs more than rival brands

The JBL Clip 5 is a great Bluetooth speaker that’s truly portable, thanks to a clip that lets you hook it onto an array of things, and it boasts excellent sound quality. However, cheaper rivals have the edge when it comes to battery life and EQ settings.

Jun, 2024