Short answer: the JBL Clip 4. It ranks #23 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $64.95; the Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) ranks #61, rated 2.2/5, and costs $69.95, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The JBL Clip 4 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A very light clip on speaker with a sturdy carabiner that hooks onto bags and belts and outlasts its rated battery. Its bass reaches about 80Hz before falling 10dB, against 300Hz for the Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g). The catch: Quite a lack of bass.
The Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) is the longer-running, lighter choice. An extremely light speaker that clips magnetically to a shirt, with a safety light for runners in low light. It is rated for 15 hours of battery against 10 for the JBL Clip 4. At 0.1 lbs (39 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Clip 4 at 0.5 lbs (239 g). The tradeoff: It sounds worse than a clock radio with the worst bass of any speaker.
Buy the JBL Clip 4. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Clip 4 | Noxgear 39g | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.95 | $69.95 |
| Ranked | #23 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #61 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 80Hz | ~300Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (239 g) | 0.1 lbs (39 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 135 x 46 mm) | 2.6” x 1.6” x 0.9” (66 x 41 x 23 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | - |
| Drivers | 1x 40mm (1.57”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator | N52 neodymium |
| Maximum SPL | 79dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) | Yes (clip) |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
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