Name: Clip 3
Brand: JBL
SKU: 141689
Rating: 3.9 (52 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.7 / 5

JBL Clip 3 is thankfully pretty simple
tough
waterproof

The controls are a bit hard to identify by touch alone
The Clip 3 is definitely lacking in the low end due to its small size
doesn't have a lot of bass

Bluetooth: yes
Wireless network (wi-fi): no
Playback time: 10 h
Battery capacity: 1000 mAh

JBL Clip 3 - Pros & Cons

JBL Clip 3 is thankfully pretty simple
tough
waterproof
and still sounds good
improved battery life and better sound
great design and latest tech
JBL clip 3 has been vastly improved
which
small
durable
and portable as ever
portability and affordability
livelier and more expressive
better battery life and connectivity
really solid performance for such a small unit
great
clear vocal sound profile
the device is durable
this tiny speaker is also smart assistant enabled
JBL Clip 3 is pretty simple
very small and very unassuming
connection plenty stable on the Clip 3
sound is quite impressive
Vocals and instruments come through crisp and clear
Clip 3 sounds full and crisp on this track at moderate volumes
Solid audio for the size and price
affordable
lightweight
and surprisingly effective piece of
Lightweight design with built-in carabiner
its secure clip and its fantastic durability
3 got a better build quality and a more stylish design
it s still better than its predecessor
Connecting it to your phone or laptop is very easy
the sound quality is good
Clip 3 plays rich sound and makes for a very immersive audio experience
it performs really well
JBL Clip 3 is a great speaker for the price
more solid and durable than the predecessor
a cool design and has a decent sound
It has a much clearer and more powerful sound while
nice
well-balanced sound
a strong battery life
long Bluetooth range
and a decent sound
they look better and are more convenient to use
easy to bring and practical at the same time
the gadget is its clarity

The controls are a bit hard to identify by touch alone
The Clip 3 is definitely lacking in the low end due to its small size
doesn't have a lot of bass
It s a bit clunky
s a hard drop-off in the frequency response
the Clip 3 is awful
Clip 3 doesn t look too different from its predecessor
It's a tad larger and heavier than the Clip 2
playtime getting distorted when they turned to max volume
It will only take one regular charge of three hours to fire it back up
The sound would often be less apparent when playing heavy-bass music
JBL Clip 3 is also quite hectic
rating is not included in our total score
This is only measured for speakers and smart screens connected to mains power
JBL Clip 3 is a little larger and weighs slightly more than the JBL Clip 2
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
the Clip 3 is slightly heavier and bigger
loss of traceable rhythm has a musical impact
It lacks a bit of bass power
a bit too quiet for a barbeque with 20+ people
The small size does make it sound a bit tinny
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
lacking for kick
lack the forward push of lower register instrumentation we
Clip 3 still uses micro-USB charging instead of USB-C
bass heavier sound
some small tweaks have been made to the design
ratio feels a bit low
There is no adapter included inside the box
there is no cable inside the box
Clip 3 misses out on the JBL Connect+
also no latency for the audio to play
this feature is now not available
the Clip 3 is not compatible with JBL s Connect smartphone app
it isn t terribly disappointing
obviously does not provide a lot of oomph on the low end
the Clip 3 could not improve significantly compared to the older model
anyplace for water to stay on or inside the speaker
No water residue left on the speaker
the speaker does not have any battery level indicator
the Clip 3 does not support the JBL Connect+ feature

JBL Clip 3 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Peak power	3.3 W Best: Devialet Phantom Peak power: 4500 W
Weight	220 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g
Playback time	10 h Best: Music Angel Mini Best Friendz Playback time: 120 h

JBL - Video Reviews (9)

JBL Clip 3 - Full Specifications

Channels	1.0
Low frequency	20000.0 Hz
High frequency	0.12 kHz
Peak power	3.3 W
Number of drivers	1

Height	1.81 in
Width	3.82 in
Depth	5.39 in
Weight	7.76 oz

Docking station for mobile/Tablet	no
Radio receiver	no
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)	no
Memory card reader	no
USB input port	yes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)	IPX7
Built-in microphone	yes

Colour of product	Black Blue Camouflage Green Grey Pink Red Sand Teal Turquoise White Yellow

USB	yes
USB version	2.0
Type of USB connector	Micro-USB
AUX in	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth profile	A2DP HFP AVRCP HSP
Bluetooth version	4.1
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)	1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no

Battery operated	yes
USB powered	yes
Electric (not USB)	no
Battery type	Li-polymer
Playback time	10.0 h
Battery capacity	1000.0 mAh
Battery life (max)	10.0 h

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JBL Clip 3 JBL - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.9

Based on 9 reviews

JBL Clip 3 JBL Clip 3 review: Not as good as the Clip 2

Expert Reviews

Published: 16.08.2018

JBL Clip 3 review: Not as good as the Clip 2

3.0

Save your money and buy the JBL Clip 2 instead

Gadget Review

Published: 24.07.2020

JBL Clip 3 Review ~ | Gadget Review

4.6

The JBL Clip 3 offers improved battery life over its predecessor, the Clip 2. The sound quality has remained the same and the Clip 3 is slightly heavier and

JBL Clip 3 JBL Clip 3 review: Still a no-brainer

SoundGuys

Published: 20.07.2020

JBL Clip 3 review: Still a no-brainer

3.9

Clip up or shut up.

JBL Clip 3 JBL Clip 3 review: A top-notch waterproof travel speaker

CNET

Published: 18.07.2018

JBL Clip 3 review: A top-notch waterproof travel speaker

4.0

The next generation of JBL's ultraportable Clip speaker delivers with improved sound quality, better battery life and a more rugged design.

PCMAG

Published: 02.08.2018

JBL Clip 3 Review

4.0

The JBL Clip 3 is a compact, waterproof speaker made for travel and sounds great for its size.

TechGearLab

Published: 27.07.2020

JBL Clip 3 Review

4.4

If you're looking for a small, portable, and waterproof speaker, the JBL Clip 3 is a great choice. This quaint speaker weighs a mere 7.5 ounces, is small...

Lifewire

Published: 12.10.2020

JBL Clip 3 Review

3.3

If you can afford the high price tag that comes with a brand like JBL, the Clip 3 will give you plenty of volume and a super-durable build quality. I put it to the test for 20 hours.