Short answer: the JBL Clip 5, if you are buying new, though neither ranks well in its class. The JBL Clip ranks higher than the Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker (#46 vs #63 of 63 small speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the JBL Clip 5, is rated 3.4/5 at $59.95 and is still sold new. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 63 small speakers, and the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2, ranked #1 at $35.39, is a better place to start if sound quality matters.
The JBL Clip is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A very compact, light clip on speaker with a built in carabiner and its own attached aux cable. Its bass reaches about 95Hz before falling 10dB, against 300Hz for the Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker lacks. The tradeoff: Quite a lack of bass.
The Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker is the longer-running, lighter option. A tiny wearable speaker with a clip, dust and water resistance, and a microphone for calls on a job site. It is rated for 10 hours of battery against 5 for the JBL Clip. At 0.1 lbs (56 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Clip at 0.3 lbs (158 g). It is rated IP56, while the JBL Clip has no water resistance.
Buy the JBL Clip 5, the replacement for the discontinued JBL Clip; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Clip | Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 Discontinued | $59.98 |
| Ranked | #46 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #63 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bluetooth Version | 3.0 | - |
| 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) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Clip: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker: reviews by DHRME.
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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