CLIP 5
JBLReleased Jun 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Aug 13, 2026
Enjoy powerful bass and clear sound from this durable, easy-to-use portable speaker with long battery life. The JBL CLIP 5 scores 81/100 based on 9 expert reviews in the portable speakers category. Coverage includes reviews from Seniorebiker Substack, Lesnumeriques, Nbcnews, and TechRadar.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 9 expert reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 74 (Goughlui) to 88 (Seniorebiker Substack). Seniorebiker Substack tends to score generously across our dataset.
Average of 9 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Long battery life(6)
- Water and dust resistance(5)
- Easy to use(3)
- Strong bass(3)
- Supports Auracast(3)
Cons
- Poor sound quality(13)
- Limited features(6)
- High price(2)
- No wired input(2)
9 Publication Reviews
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The JBL Clip 5 is a nearly perfect audio companion for e-bikers, offering excellent sound clarity, weatherproof durability, and a redesigned carabiner that solves previous mounting issues.
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Toujours aussi robuste, endurante et facile d'utilisation, la Clip 5 de JBL se pare de quelques nouveautés bienvenues.
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The JBL Clip 5 is a highly portable Bluetooth speaker with excellent sound quality for its size, IP67 water resistance, and convenient carabiner clip that makes it perfect for on-the-go use.
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This is one of the best small-sized Bluetooth speakers I've tested, and it doesn't come from JBL or Bose
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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.
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The JBL Clip 5 features welcome upgrades including companion app support with customizable EQ, better battery life, and increased wattage, making it a solid choice for an on-the-go outdoor Bluetooth s...
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JBL's CLIP 5 had acceptable overall sound quality - while no sound system is perfect, the sonic shortcomings of this model are minor.
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The JBL Clip 5 offers improved sound quality and functionality over its predecessor, with clear audio and practical features, though the equalizer has limited effectiveness and the battery-saving mode...
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