Short answer: the Huawei Sound Joy 2. It ranks #63 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.5/5, at $154.73. The JBL Grip ranks #98, rated 3.1/5, at $69.95, $84.78 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Huawei Sound Joy 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast USB-C charging, NFC pairing and a light ring. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 14 for the JBL Grip. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Grip lacks. Watch for: In side by side sound tests against the Harman Kardon Luna, Tribit Xsound Plus 2 and Xiaomi Sound Outdoor, most listeners preferred the other speakers, finding the Sound Joy 2 treble heavy and strained, with audible distortion as the volume rises.
The JBL Grip is the lighter choice. 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 Huawei Sound Joy 2 at 1.5 lbs (700 g). Watch for: Lacking deeper bass, definitely the worst of the JBL line until you get to the smaller clip.
Buy the Huawei Sound Joy 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $84.78 saving on the JBL Grip is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Huawei Sound Joy 2 | JBL Grip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $154.73 | $69.95 |
| Ranked | #63 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #98 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 30W (20W full range, 10W tweeter) | 16W |
| App | Huawei AI Life | Yes |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 8”H x 2.9”W (202 x 73 mm) | 2.5” x 6” x 2.6” (64 x 152 x 65 mm) |
| Drivers | 50mm x 75mm racetrack full range, 19mm tweeter, 2x passive radiators | 1x 43x80mm fullrange |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (700 g) | 0.8 lbs (385 g) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~68Hz |
| EQ | - | Yes (7 band) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Auracast) |
| Frequency Response | - | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | - | Yes (USB-C) |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | Yes (strap) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Huawei Sound Joy 2: reviews by Storytripper HD.
- 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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