Name: Clip
Brand: JBL
SKU: 32235
Rating: 4.2 (30 reviews)

JBL Clip - Pros & Cons

the mids and highs are really clear and vibrant
Clean
portable and durable design
JBL Clip is as good as its predecessor and most palm speakers out
sound is very warm thanks to the good bass
JBL Clip looks better with some refined changes
The mids are amazingly crisp and clear
impressive performance and solid sound
is very handy
Speakerphone quality was fairly decent
Pairing is fairly simple
Pairing was effortless with my iPhone
powerful
clean audio and rugged build quality
the Clip handles them brilliantly and with plenty of clarity across the board
rugged and adventurous design
small size
innovative clip
and simple use make
sound is quite good for something this small
inexpensive
small and sounds great
It makes the clip easy to carry
JBL Clip is one of the best portable speakers we ve seen
Mids and vocals though sounded very good
Connecting the speaker using Bluetooth is simple
It looks like a very nice product to tag along on hiking trips
JBL Clip can be a good portable speaker suitable for traveling
it delivers good performance overall
appreciated stuff one can bring is a portable speaker
portable design and loud yet clear output is already
small
durable
and portable as ever
JBL clip 3 has been vastly improved
which
portability and affordability
JBL Clip 4 sounds very good and houses a standalone dynamic driver
very good response for a single-driver
portable speaker
compact size still makes it a good adventure speaker though
Vocals come through with a great deal of clarity
JBL CLIP 4 is great value for your money
Clip 4 s oval shape fits and feels good in the hand
good to great speakers selling at good to great prices
JBL Clip 3 is pretty simple
Vocals and instruments come through crisp and clear
its secure clip and its fantastic durability
affordable
lightweight
and surprisingly effective piece of
this tiny speaker is also smart assistant enabled
little speaker sounds absolutely fantastic for its size
The audio produced in my opinion is absolutely superb
material makes up most of the circumference and is quite durable
easy to use and feel nice to touch
of portability and sound quality is unmatched
portable and waterproof
volume range is wide and will meet most needs
impressive bass for the size of the speaker and the overall sound is rich
The clip looks great and functions well
It offers decently rich sound at medium volumes
JBL Clip 3 is thankfully pretty simple
tough
waterproof
and still sounds good
both stable and power efficient
in the hand and the carabiner feels premium and is easy to snap on
sound relatively balanced and natural
JBL Flip 6 is pretty simple
durable build and form factor as before
improved water and dust resistance courtesy of
IP67 rating is a welcome upgrade
Sony has better controls and a better-balanced sound profile
cheap
small and sounds good
simple controls that are easy to use
Clip 4 is better built and it has a more neutral sound profile
The buttons are easy to press
It also has a better battery life
very small and very unassuming
the device is durable
connection plenty stable on the Clip 3
a nicely upgraded design and slightly better sound
really solid performance for such a small unit
lightweight
compact
and designed to fit into any handbag or backpack
JBL Connect app is easy to use and more simple than a lot of apps
Affordable
compact
waterproof
The controls are intuitive and easy to use - the app
solid sound quality and a great experience
The microphone is fairly clear
compact
lightweight
and great for portability
12 hours it s rated for are accurate every time
great
clear vocal sound profile
a cleaner and more emotive performance overall

the cable is too short and looks flimsy
perform really well on bass-heavy tracks
There is no carrying pouch or wall adapter
JBL didn t skimp on the buttons
there isn t a whole lot inside
bass doesn t seem to push the tiny speaker into distortion
USB cable and the manual
fails to offer is better soundinsg audio
it costs half as much and is a lot smaller
The Clip is not a significant upgrade over its predecessor in terms of audio performance
Buttons are not tactile
also distorts with certain tracks at higher volumes
handle big bass well and distorts at higher volumes
audio cable stows away in the bottom of the speaker
the sub-bass sounds were completely absent
the Clip couldn't get as loud as the X100
loudness was amplified when we placed the Clip face down on a hard surface
speakerphone is not as crisp and clear as more expensive portable Bluetooth
the battery life is limited
my voice came across muffled to those I called
JBL only claims compatibility with Android and iOS devices
it doesn t take away the feel out of the song
The JBL Clip also lacks a little when it comes to bass
Flip 4 doesn t come with a charging block or wall plug
lack of water-proofing is a let-down
This is only measured for speakers and smart screens connected to mains power
rating is not included in our total score
the Clip 3 is slightly heavier and bigger
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
you cannot use the mic to take phone calls
battery life falls short of the official readout
it s a bit larger and heavier than the Clip 4
Clip 4 is a bit too big for your needs
carabiner clip will glow red when charging
there is no way to see how much battery life remains
bass tones were lost
have a USB-C device already
minimalistic bags make it difficult to find a loop to hook the speaker to
a hard plastic that looks and feels like metal
it isn't as easy to accidentally hit them
Michigan weather in the spring is unpredictable
lack of a stereo option
the ability to use the Bluetooth device as a speakerphone
Any audio stops when the connected phone is on a call
JBL didn't implement this feature in the Clip 4
mediocre sound quality
this speaker is too tiny to entertain the whole tennis court
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
lacks bass
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
It s a bit clunky
s a hard drop-off in the frequency response
doesn't have a lot of bass
no speakerphone
which is a bit disappointing
no AptX with this Bluetooth connection
USB-C-to-USB-A charging cable
the bass distortion is a bit of a bummer
the UE Boom 3 also lacks a headphone jack
control buttons are just above the logo
The loop does not have a built-in clip
there s not much going on in the app
the two cannot do stereo playback
its battery performance is unremarkable
get very loud
and it lacks low bass
a way to go to a previous track
it lacks a thumpy low-bass
large JBL logo on its front side
obviously does not provide a lot of oomph on the low end
it isn t terribly disappointing
ratio feels a bit low
the Clip 3 is not compatible with JBL s Connect smartphone app
battery life is rated at 5 hours compared to 10 hours
did not double up the volume controls to handle track controls
anyplace for water to stay on or inside the speaker
No water residue left on the speaker
the bar is not very high
Clip is not waterproof
The battery life is somewhat limited
The buttons are a bit stiff and come across as unresponsive at times
metal grille hides a 40 mm driver responsible for the sound
Clip 3 still uses micro-USB charging instead of USB-C
some small tweaks have been made to the design
bass heavier sound
created a weak point that became susceptible to fraying over time
the SoundLink Color II is not waterproof
simply does not have enough power to handle lower frequencies
Dubious sound quality
annoying controls
it can tend to distort when pushed to the absolute max volume

JBL Clip - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Peak power	3.2 W Best: Devialet Phantom Peak power: 4500 W
Weight	150 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g
Playback time	5 h Best: Music Angel Mini Best Friendz Playback time: 120 h

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JBL Clip - Full Specifications

Channels	1.0
Low frequency	160.0 Hz
High frequency	20.0 kHz
Peak power	3.2 W
Supported formats	MP3

Height	1.65 in
Width	4.21 in
Depth	3.46 in
Weight	5.29 oz

Docking station for mobile/Tablet	no
Radio receiver	no
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)	no
Speakerphone	yes

Colour of product	Black Blue Grey Purple Red

USB	yes
USB version	2.0
Type of USB connector	Micro-USB
AUX in	yes
Source of connection	iOS App Android App Windows Phone App Mac App PC App Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Support	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth codec	aptX SBC
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP HFP HSP
Wired inputs	3.5mm Micro-USB
Bluetooth version	4.0
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	5.0 h
Battery capacity	600.0 mAh
Battery life (max)	5.0 h

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JBL Clip JBL - Editorial Reviews (25)

3.9

Based on 25 reviews

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JBL Clip Protected: JBL Clip Review: A Budget Bluetooth Speaker That Packs a Punch

Chip Chick

Published: 15.07.2014

Protected: JBL Clip Review: A Budget Bluetooth Speaker That Packs a Punch

If you’re looking for an affordable bluetooth speaker, this is it: the JBL Clip. As it's name implies, you can clip this speaker to a backpack, tree, pocket, you name it. It's small, light, and

The Gadgeteer

Published: 19.09.2014

JBL Clip Bluetooth speaker review – The Gadgeteer

JBL Clip JBL Clip (Black) review: A tiny Bluetooth speaker that sounds good for its size and travels well

CNET

Published: 20.06.2014

JBL Clip (Black) review: A tiny Bluetooth speaker that sounds good for its size and travels well

3.5

JBL's updated $50 micro wireless speaker adds a carabiner-style "clip" at the top and speakerphone capabilities.

JBL Clip JBL Clip review | | Resource Centre by Reliance Digital

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JBL Clip review | | Resource Centre by Reliance Digital

Combined with good audio and portability, is the funky JBL Clip portable speaker an attractive option to choose over different brands in the same segment?

JBL Clip JBL Clip/Clip+ Review: Small Speaker, Great Sound

Tom's Guide

Published: 03.08.2015

JBL Clip/Clip+ Review: Small Speaker, Great Sound

4.5

JBL's Clip ultraportable Bluetooth speaker delivers excellent sound in a small package for only $50.

JBL Clip Review: JBL Clip Bluetooth Wireless Speaker

iLounge

Published: 10.06.2014

Review: JBL Clip Bluetooth Wireless Speaker

Summer seems like the perfect time to introduce portable Bluetooth speakers: people want to hear music anywhere without having to carry or depend upon ...

JBL Clip JBL Clip Wireless Speaker Review - Good thing comes in small package

techwalls.com

Published: 30.06.2014

JBL Clip Wireless Speaker Review - Good thing comes in small package

4.3

JBL Clip is the newest wireless speaker from JBL and this is a successor of the popular JBL Micro II. What's new on this speaker and how does it perform compared to its predecessors?

JBL Clip JBL Clip Ultra-Portable Wireless Speaker Review

Gadgetmac

Published: 11.06.2014

JBL Clip Ultra-Portable Wireless Speaker Review

In 2012, JBL introduced what was then considered to be the most impressive and highly portable wireless Bluetooth speaker that let users enjoy better sounding audio using their smartphone or tablet from a palm-sized device that could easily fit into a pocket. This time, the Clip by JBL is the comp

JBL Clip Clip, Go, Rock with the JBL Clip Bluetooth Speaker

GearDiary

Published: 06.06.2014

Clip, Go, Rock with the JBL Clip Bluetooth Speaker

If you are always on the go and love your music, the JBL Clip is the "ultra-portable rechargeable speaker" for you. At under $50 and sporting an integrated carabiner, it is an affordable way to

SoundGuys

Published: 30.07.2014

JBL Clip Review

2.2

The JBL Clip is small enough to clip anywhere, and for its small size, how good it can sound is pretty impressive.

JBL Clip JBL Clip Review: The New-Age Boombox

NDTV Gadgets 360

Published: 17.11.2014

JBL Clip Review: The New-Age Boombox

3.5

The JBL Clip is a portable Bluetooth speaker with a functional carabiner clip.

YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

Published: 02.03.2015

JBL Clip Quick Review - YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

Summer trips are already popping into social media. An appreciated stuff one can bring is a portable speaker. If you’re looking for one, then you might

PCMAG

Published: 03.02.2021

JBL Clip 4 Review

3.5

The JBL Clip 4 delivers crisp, rich audio, but its best features are its waterproof build and a built-in carabiner, making it a Bluetooth speaker you can take anywhere.