Short answer: the Klipsch Austin. It ranks #15 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $54.95; the JBL Clip 4 ranks #23, rated 3.4/5, and costs $64.95, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Austin has real engineering behind its bass claim. Dual passive radiators give it more low-end presence than most mini speakers, per our notes, alongside clear mids and crisp trebles in a rugged IP67 build that supports TWS pairing with a second Austin.
The Clip 4’s case is entirely about the clip. Our notes praise the sturdy spring clip and how light it is at 0.4 lb (0.2 kg), useful for attaching to a bag or belt. Its own cons are direct: quite a lack of bass, and not very loud.
Buy the Austin for the better measured sound. Buy the Clip 4 if the belt clip specifically is the feature you need.
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A very light clip on speaker with a sturdy carabiner that hooks onto bags and belts and outlasts its rated battery.
A rugged waterproof mini speaker with dual passive radiators, a metal grille, and stereo pairing with a second unit.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Clip 4 | Klipsch Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.95 | $54.95 |
| Ranked | #23 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #15 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 80Hz | ~70Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (10W reverse USB-C charging) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (239 g) | 0.9 lbs (397 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 135 x 46 mm) | 4.3” x 4.3” x 1.7” (109 x 109 x 43 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 10W RMS |
| Drivers | 1x 40mm (1.57”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator | 1.5” (38mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| Maximum SPL | 79dB (Manufacturer specified) | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
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