Short answer: the Stormbox Micro 2, and it’s the class leader. It ranks #1 of 62 small speakers at $35.39; the Clip 4 ranks #23 at $64.95, $29.56 more for a much weaker placement.
The Clip 4’s real strength is the clip itself, not the sound. 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 cons are direct: quite a lack of bass, and it isn’t very loud.
The Micro 2 wins on the numbers that matter for sound. Best in class according to our notes, with much deeper bass than most speakers its size and a genuinely neutral tuning, plus a built-in strap that does double duty as a stand.
Buy the Stormbox Micro 2. It’s the better speaker, the class leader, and cheaper besides. The Clip 4 only makes sense 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.
An excellent sounding small speaker, with surprisingly deep bass for its size and a strap that holds it on a bike or backpack.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Clip 4 | Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.95 | $35.39 |
| Ranked | #23 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #1 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 80Hz | 65Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | Yes (9 Band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (but it doesn’t usually work; USB-C, 10W) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (239 g) | 0.7 lbs (317 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) | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.7” (99.1 x 99.1 x 42.7 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 10W |
| Drivers | 1x 40mm (1.57”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator | 48mm NdFeB driver |
| Maximum SPL | 79dB (Manufacturer specified) | 94dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 265ms |
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