These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Clip 5 ranks #22 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $59.95; the Ultimate Ears Boom 4 ranks #113 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $114.99.
The JBL Clip 5 is the lighter option. A waterproof clip on speaker with a wide carabiner, a long battery, app EQ, and Auracast linking to other speakers. At 0.6 lbs (285 g) it weighs much less than the Ultimate Ears Boom 4 at 1.4 lbs (620 g). The catch: Generally more of the same from the Clip series in terms of sound but with more features.
What the Ultimate Ears Boom 4 does well: A tough waterproof speaker that floats, with USB-C charging, app EQ and pairing with other UE speakers. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the JBL Clip 5. The catch: Not much improvement over the old ones.
Buy the JBL Clip 5 at $59.95 for a small speaker, or the Ultimate Ears Boom 4 at $114.99 for a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Clip 5 | Ultimate Ears Boom 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $114.99 |
| Ranked | #22 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #113 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (via app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (285 g) | 1.4 lbs (620 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Frequency Response | 95Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 134.5 x 46 mm) | 7.2” x 2.9” x 2.9” (184 x 73 x 73 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 7W | - |
| Drivers | 1x ~50mm (2”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator | 2x 1.57” (40mm) active drivers + 2x 1.81” x 2.57” (46.1 x 65.2mm) passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) | Yes (built-in loop) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 85dBC (Manufacturer specified) |
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