Short answer: the Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker, if you are buying new, though neither ranks well in its class. The JBL Clip ranks higher than it (#37 vs #49 of 49 small speakers, 2.7/5 vs 2.0/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker is still sold new at $59.98. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 49 small speakers, and the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2, ranked #1 at $49.99, is a better place to start if sound quality matters.
What the JBL Clip does well: Very compact and light (5.3 oz) with an integrated carabiner. The catch: Quite a lack of bass.
What the Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker does well: Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker uses 1.3” (33mm) full-range driver. Watch for: Bass is limited by its ~300Hz specification.
Buy the Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker new; the JBL Clip is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
Battery life favors the Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker: rated for 10 hours against 5 hours for the JBL Clip.
There is a real gap in water resistance: the Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker at IP56 (powerful water jets) against the JBL Clip, which has no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Clip | Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 Discontinued | $59.98 |
| Ranked | #37 of 49 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #49 of 49 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes (integrated 3.5mm cable) | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~95Hz | ~300Hz |
| Battery Life | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | AC Wall Wart | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 0.3 lbs (158 g) | <0.1 lbs (56 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | IP56 |
| Amplifier Power | 7W RMS | - |
| Dimensions | 5.4” x 3.8” x 1.8” (137.2 x 96.5 x 45.7 mm) (Clip 3, original JBL Clip dimensions not available) | 1.3” x 2” x 2.7” (32.8 x 50.3 x 68.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.57” (40mm) driver | 1.3” (33mm) full-range driver |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) | Yes (clip) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Clip: $50 Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the JBL Clip 5, ranked higher, rated 3.4/5.
Pros: Very compact and light (5.3 oz) with an integrated carabiner. Has its own built-in 3.5mm aux cable, so you don’t need to carry one separately. Measured bass extension of ~95Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Quite a lack of bass. Mids are a little hollow. Discontinued.
Full JBL Clip review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 7W RMS |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes (integrated 3.5mm cable) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~95Hz |
| Battery Life | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 5.4” x 3.8” x 1.8” (137.2 x 96.5 x 45.7 mm) (Clip 3, original JBL Clip dimensions not available) |
| Drivers | 1.57” (40mm) driver |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Wall Wart |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.3 lbs (158 g) |
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Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker: $59.98 Amazon eBay
Pros: Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker uses 1.3” (33mm) full-range driver. Its <56 g, claimed 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) battery life, IP56 protection and mono playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of ~300Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Bass is limited by its ~300Hz specification. There is no companion app. No EQ adjustment.
Full Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~300Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 1.3” x 2” x 2.7” (32.8 x 50.3 x 68.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.3” (33mm) full-range driver |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP56 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | Yes (clip) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | <0.1 lbs (56 g) |
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