Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) on measured sound quality, the JBL Grip on price. The Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) ranks #53 of 182 medium speakers, rated 3.6/5, at $194. The JBL Grip ranks #98, rated 3.1/5, at $69.95, $124.05 cheaper.
The Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) is the better-sounding choice. A compact speaker that plays all around to fill a room, with a speakerphone mic and splash resistance. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Grip lacks. The catch: RTINGS found it lacks low bass, so there’s little deep thump or rumble.
The JBL Grip is the lighter, tougher option. A small, fully waterproof speaker with app EQ, ambient lighting, Auracast linking and USB-C audio input. At 0.8 lbs (385 g) it weighs much less than the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) at 1.5 lbs (680 g). It is rated IP68 against IP55 for the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II). It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The tradeoff: Lacking deeper bass, definitely the worst of the JBL line until you get to the smaller clip.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the JBL Grip when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) | JBL Grip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $194.00 | $69.95 |
| Ranked | #53 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #98 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 1x full-range driver, 2x passive radiator | 1x 43x80mm fullrange |
| Dimensions | 6”H x 3.2”W x 3.2”D (152 x 82 x 82 mm) | 2.5” x 6” x 2.6” (64 x 152 x 65 mm) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.4 |
| App | Bose Connect | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP68 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 0.8 lbs (385 g) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~68Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| EQ | - | Yes (7 band) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Auracast) |
| Frequency Response | - | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 16W |
| Digital Aux Input | - | Yes (USB-C) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | Yes (strap) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II): reviews by Danny Pops, SoundGuys and RTINGS.
- JBL Grip: reviews by Oluv, M1MTechChannel and Speaker Fan.
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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