Short answer: the B&O Beoplay P2 for better sound quality, the JBL Clip for the lower price. The B&O Beoplay P2 ranks #16 of 47 small speakers at $170. The JBL Clip ranks #35 at $50, $120 cheaper.
What the B&O Beoplay P2 offers: Surprisingly strong bass output for its size without distorting at volume. Watch for: Good for its time, but now beat out by many others
What the JBL Clip offers: Very compact and light (5.3 oz) with an integrated carabiner. Watch for: Quite a lack of bass.
Buy the B&O Beoplay P2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the JBL Clip if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the B&O Beoplay P2 is rated for 10 hours versus 5 hours for the JBL Clip.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beoplay P2 | JBL Clip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $170 Discontinued | $50 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #16 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #35 of 47 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 |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 275 g | 0.3 lbs / 158 g |
| Aux Input | No | Yes (integrated 3.5mm cable) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | - |
| 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 |
| Output Power | 15W RMS (per channel) | 7W RMS |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~95Hz |
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The Two Speakers In Full
B&O Beoplay P2: $170 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Surprisingly strong bass output for its size without distorting at volume. Compact, well-built design with tap/shake gesture controls.
Cons: Good for its time, but now beat out by many others. Discontinued.
Full B&O Beoplay P2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 5.5" x 3.1" x 1.1" (140 x 80 x 28 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 51mm full-range and 19mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 15W RMS (per channel) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 275 g |
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JBL Clip: $50 Discontinued
Pros: Very compact and light (5.3 oz) with an integrated carabiner. Has its own built-in 3.5mm aux cable, so you don’t need to carry one separately.
Cons: Quite a lack of bass. Mids are a little hollow. Discontinued.
Full JBL Clip review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes (integrated 3.5mm cable) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~95Hz |
| Battery Life | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 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) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1.57" (40mm) driver |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 7W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Wall Wart |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.3 lbs / 158 g |
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