Short answer: a tie on sound quality. Both are rated 3.4/5 (#25 and #22 of 62 small speakers) at nearly the same price ($49 vs $49.95), so choose on features and fit.
The CMF Speaker S is the longer-running pick. A compact, IP68 waterproof speaker with a solid feel, real physical controls, and an 18 hour battery that held up in testing at about 17 hours at half volume. It is rated for 18 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Clip 5. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Clip 5 lacks. Watch for: A single 10W driver limits bass impact and volume, so it suits a desk, bedroom, or close range listening outside rather than filling a larger room.
Why pick the JBL Clip 5: A waterproof clip on speaker with a wide carabiner, a long battery, app EQ, and Auracast linking to other speakers. Watch for: Generally more of the same from the Clip series in terms of sound but with more features.
Buy the CMF Speaker S or the JBL Clip 5 on features: they are rated the same for sound quality at close to the same price.
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A compact, IP68 waterproof speaker with a solid feel, real physical controls, and an 18 hour battery that held up in testing at about 17 hours at half volume.
A waterproof clip on speaker with a wide carabiner, a long battery, app EQ, and Auracast linking to other speakers.
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Specifications Side By Side
| CMF Speaker S | JBL Clip 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.00 | $49.95 |
| Ranked | #25 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #22 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 (Auracast only) | SBC |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Mode) | No |
| App | Yes (Nothing X) | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (4 presets + custom) | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C audio) | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Lights | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 10W RMS | 7W |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 95Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 1x 45mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators | 1x ~50mm (2”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours | - |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (334 g) | 0.6 lbs (285 g) |
| Dimensions | 5.1” x 3.3” x 1.7” (130.5 x 85 x 44 mm) | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 134.5 x 46 mm) |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
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