Short answer: the Clip 4, and it’s cheaper too. It ranks #22 of 47 small speakers at $59.95; the XB100 ranks #32 at $63.
Neither is a bass speaker, and both admit it. The Clip 4’s cons list quite a lack of bass and low volume; the XB100’s describe it as barely different from the older XB13, with maybe a touch more depth and less mud. This is a comparison between two speakers competing on portability, not sound.
The XB100 does win on battery. Real-world testing puts it around 17 hours against the Clip 4’s 10-hour rating, and it can stereo-pair with a second unit, something the Clip 4 doesn’t support at all.
Buy the Clip 4 for the higher ranking and lower price. Buy the XB100 if the longer battery and stereo pairing option matter more to you than either.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Clip 4 | Sony SRS-XB100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $63.00 |
| Ranked | #22 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #32 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 80Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs / 239 g | 0.6 lbs / 274 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 3.39" x 5.31" x 1.81" (86 x 135 x 46 mm) | 2.99" diameter x 3.74" H (76 x 95 mm) |
| Output Power | 5W | 2.5W |
| Drivers | 1x 40mm (1.57") full-range driver + 1x passive radiator | 46mm |
| Max Volume | 79dB | - |
| Charging Time | - | 4.5 hours |
The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Clip 4: $59.95 Amazon
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.
Cons: Quite a lack of bass. Not very loud.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 80Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.39" x 5.31" x 1.81" (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 |
| Max Volume | 79dB |
| Output Power | 5W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs / 239 g |
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Sony SRS-XB100: $63.00 Amazon
Pros: Long real-world battery life (~17 hours in testing). IP67 rated and pocketable at 267g, with a clip for bags/gear. Can stereo-pair two units.
Cons: Not much bass. Seems pretty much the same as the XB13, maybe a teeny bit deeper bass and a little less muddy.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 4.5 hours |
| Dimensions | 2.99" diameter x 3.74" H (76 x 95 mm) |
| Drivers | 46mm |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Output Power | 2.5W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 274 g |
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