Short answer: the JBL Clip 4 if sound quality matters most, the Tronsmart Trip 2 if price matters most. The JBL Clip 4 ranks #23 of 63 small speakers, rated 3.4/5, at $64.95. The Tronsmart Trip 2 ranks #26, rated 3.3/5, at $19.99, $44.96 cheaper.
The JBL Clip 4 is the lighter option. A very light clip on speaker with a sturdy carabiner that hooks onto bags and belts and outlasts its rated battery. At 0.5 lbs (239 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Tronsmart Trip 2 at 0.7 lbs (340 g). The catch: Quite a lack of bass.
The Tronsmart Trip 2 is the longer-running option. A cheap, pocketable waterproof speaker with a long battery, a lanyard, app EQ, and microSD playback. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 10 for the JBL Clip 4. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Clip 4 lacks. The tradeoff: Beautiful Zar DJ found the JBL Go 4 warmer with weightier bass, while the Trip 2’s bass is dry and thin, and some listeners found its treble exaggerated.
Buy the JBL Clip 4 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Tronsmart Trip 2 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Clip 4 | Tronsmart Trip 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.95 | $19.99 |
| Ranked | #23 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #26 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 80Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours at 50% volume (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | Yes (app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (239 g) | 0.7 lbs (0.34 kg) |
| 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) | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 135 x 46 mm) | 3.1”H x 7.1”W x 1.6”D (80 x 180 x 41 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 10W |
| Drivers | 1x 40mm (1.57”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator | 1x 42mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators |
| Maximum SPL | 79dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) | Yes (lanyard) |
| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hours |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Clip 4: reviews by Danny Pops, CEONTHEMAKING and Storytripper HD.
- Tronsmart Trip 2: reviews by Jagist, TechMishka and Kervin Ultra Bass.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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