Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the B&O Beoplay P2 is the better pick: it ranks #16 of 63 small speakers by sound quality (rated 3.7/5), against #46 (rated 2.7/5) for the JBL Clip. If you want one new, the JBL Clip 5 replaces the JBL Clip and is rated 3.4/5 at $59.95.
The B&O Beoplay P2 is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A compact, well built mini speaker with tap and shake gesture controls and strong output that holds up at volume. It is rated for 10 hours of battery against 5 for the JBL Clip. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the JBL Clip lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Clip lacks. Watch for: Good for its time, but now beat out by many others.
The JBL Clip is the lighter pick. A very compact, light clip on speaker with a built in carabiner and its own attached aux cable. At 0.3 lbs (158 g) it weighs much less than the B&O Beoplay P2 at 0.6 lbs (275 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the B&O Beoplay P2 lacks. The tradeoff: Quite a lack of bass.
Buy the B&O Beoplay P2 only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the JBL Clip 5, which replaces the JBL Clip.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beoplay P2 | JBL Clip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $170 Discontinued | $50 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #16 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #46 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Wall Wart |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (275 g) | 0.3 lbs (158 g) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes (integrated 3.5mm cable) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 3.0 |
| Dimensions | 5.5” x 3.1” x 1.1” (140 x 80 x 28 mm) | 5.4” x 3.8” x 1.8” (137.2 x 96.5 x 45.7 mm) (Clip 3, original JBL Clip dimensions not available) |
| Charging Time | 2 hours | - |
| Drivers | 51mm full-range and 19mm tweeter | 1.57” (40mm) driver |
| Amplifier Power | 15W RMS (per channel) | 7W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~95Hz |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- B&O Beoplay P2: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- JBL Clip: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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