Clip 4
JBLReleased Nov 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Feb 7, 2026
Portable speaker with IP67 waterproof rating, good audio quality, improved carabiner design, and 10-hour battery life. The JBL Clip 4 scores 80/100 based on 16 expert reviews in the portable speakers category. Coverage includes reviews from Gadgetguy, Howtogeek, Seriousinsights, and Nerdzap.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 16 expert reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 65 (Consumerreports) to 91 (Gadgetguy) — a 26-point spread. Consumerreports tends to score critically across our dataset.
Average of 16 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Ip67 waterproof rating(13)
- Good audio quality(6)
- Improved carabiner design(6)
- Long battery life(5)
- 10 hours of battery life(4)
Cons
- No aux input(7)
- Limited bass depth(3)
16 Publication Reviews
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The JBL Clip 4 is a mono BT speaker with a carabiner clip – take it anywhere, any time, and the music quality belies its small size.
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The JBL Clip 4 is a portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers impressive sound quality for its size, with excellent portability, waterproofing, and battery life that make it worth the $79.99 price tag.
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The JBL Clip 4, with its improved carabiner, new shape and bold JBL branding, refine an already excellent mobile speaker.
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The JBL Clip 4 is a rugged, portable Bluetooth speaker with IP67 waterproofing, punchy bass, and an integrated heavy-duty carabiner clip.
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The JBL Clip 4 is the perfect speaker to carry around, delivering crisp, rich audio with a waterproof design and built-in carabiner for an affordable price.
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The JBL Clip 4 successfully builds upon its predecessors' foundation while addressing key weaknesses that limited earlier generations.
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A simple, good-sounding Bluetooth portable speaker with few techy extras, but the core design makes it useful in a bunch of situations in which other speakers may struggle.
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I think this is a great little speaker though and would definitely recommend it for campers, hikers, dog walkers and anyone who needs a compact portable speaker.
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The JBL Clip 4 is a rugged portable speaker with excellent portability and good sound quality, though it lacks some features from its predecessor.
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One of our favorite micro Bluetooth speakers is back, and it's changed (mostly) for the good.
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The JBL Clip 4 is a simple, waterproof Bluetooth speaker with a convenient carabiner that's loud enough for showers and chores, though its sound quality could be improved.
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This mega-portable, waterproof, and durable speaker is perfectly at home on hikes, bike rides, out on the lake, or in the shower
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The JBL Clip 4 is a portable Bluetooth speaker that offers good battery life and balanced sound in a compact design, though its shape and lack of advanced features limit its appeal.
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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.
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