Short answer: the JBL Clip 4. It ranks #23 of 59 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $49.95; the Muzen Wild Mini ranks #52, rated 2.5/5, and costs $75, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The JBL Clip 4 is the better-sounding, tougher pick. Very light (0.4 lb) with a sturdy spring clip that attaches to bags/belts. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Muzen Wild Mini. The tradeoff: Quite a lack of bass.
Why pick the Muzen Wild Mini: Distinctive retro military-radio design with an all-metal (zinc alloy) body: feels far more solid than the plastic speakers in this class. The catch: Not much bass at all, quite thuddy.
Buy the JBL Clip 4. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Muzen Wild Mini and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Clip 4 | Muzen Wild Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.95 | $75 |
| Ranked | #23 of 59 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #52 of 59 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 80Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (239 g) | 0.5 lbs (248 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 80Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 135 x 46 mm) | 2.4” x 1.5” x 3.1” (60.8 x 37.5 x 77.9 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 5W |
| Drivers | 1x 40mm (1.57”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator | 1.3” (33mm) full-range driver |
| Maximum SPL | 79dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Clip 4: $49.95 Amazon eBay
Newer model: the JBL Clip 5, ranked higher, rated 3.4/5, released Mar 2024. It adds app control, adjustable EQ and party mode. Battery life goes from 10 to 12 hours.
Older models: the JBL Clip 3 (ranked lower, rated 2.7/5), the JBL Clip 2 (ranked lower, rated 2.7/5) and the JBL Clip (ranked lower, rated 2.7/5). See every JBL Clip generation.
Pros: Very light (0.4 lb) with a sturdy spring clip that attaches to bags/belts. Real-world battery life often beats the 10-hour rating. Measured bass extension of 80Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Quite a lack of bass. Not very loud.
Full JBL Clip 4 review and specifications →
| Released | Sep 2020 (6 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 5W |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 80Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 135 x 46 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 40mm (1.57”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 79dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (239 g) |
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Muzen Wild Mini: $75 Amazon eBay
Pros: Distinctive retro military-radio design with an all-metal (zinc alloy) body: feels far more solid than the plastic speakers in this class. Built-in 3-mode flashlight (high/low/SOS).
Cons: Not much bass at all, quite thuddy. Not very loud. Only IPX5, not submersible. Short battery life.
Full Muzen Wild Mini review and specifications →
| Released | Sep 2020 (6 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 5W |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.4” x 1.5” x 3.1” (60.8 x 37.5 x 77.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.3” (33mm) full-range driver |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (248 g) |
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