Short answer: the JBL Clip 5 on measured sound quality, the Tronsmart Trip 2 on price. The JBL Clip 5 ranks #22 of 63 small speakers, rated 3.4/5, at $59.95. The Tronsmart Trip 2 ranks #26, rated 3.3/5, at $19.99, $39.96 cheaper.
Why pick the JBL Clip 5: A waterproof clip on speaker with a wide carabiner, a long battery, app EQ, and Auracast linking to other speakers. The tradeoff: Generally more of the same from the Clip series in terms of sound but with more features.
The Tronsmart Trip 2 is the longer-running pick. 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 12 for the JBL Clip 5. 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 5 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Tronsmart Trip 2 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Clip 5 | Tronsmart Trip 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $19.99 |
| Ranked | #22 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #26 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours at 50% volume (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (285 g) | 0.7 lbs (0.34 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Frequency Response | 95Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 134.5 x 46 mm) | 3.1”H x 7.1”W x 1.6”D (80 x 180 x 41 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 7W | 10W |
| Drivers | 1x ~50mm (2”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator | 1x 42mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators |
| 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 5: reviews by M1MTechChannel, Dominik 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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