Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 for slightly deeper bass, with an EQ caveat. It digs a little deeper than the previous version, but its bass is thuddy and distorted by default and needs an EQ to fix. The Clip 4 is very light at 0.4 lbs (181 g) with a sturdy spring clip for bags or belts, though it has quite a lack of bass.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Clip 4 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
Battery life favors the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3: rated for 24 hours against 10 hours for the JBL Clip 4.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Clip 4 | Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.95 | $56.76 |
| Ranked | #23 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #6 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 80Hz | 62Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | Yes (9 Band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| 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 (330 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 135 x 46 mm) | 4.4” x 4.2” x 1.8” (112 x 107.9 x 45 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 13W |
| Drivers | 1x 40mm (1.57”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator | 48mm NdFeB driver with coaxial passive radiators |
| Maximum SPL | 79dB (Manufacturer specified) | 93dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) | Yes (built-in strap) |
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