Short answer: both are discontinued, and they are rated the same for sound quality, though neither ranks well in its class. (#44 and #47 of 59 small speakers). Either one is only an option used, so choose on condition and price. If you want one new, the JBL Clip 5 replaces the JBL Clip 2 and is rated 3.4/5 at $59.95. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 59 small speakers; for better sound, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 ranks #1 at $59.99.
Why pick the JBL Clip: Very compact and light (5.3 oz) with an integrated carabiner. Watch for: Quite a lack of bass.
The JBL Clip 2 is the tougher pick. Clear vocals and midrange for its size, which Tom’s Guide and Expert Reviews both praised, with IPX7 waterproofing, an aux input and a built-in carabiner. It is rated IPX7, while the JBL Clip has no water resistance. The tradeoff: Listeners found it thinner and quieter than the Bose Soundlink Micro, and Tom’s Guide measured it topping out around 80dB.
Buy the JBL Clip or the JBL Clip 2, whichever you find used in better condition; both are discontinued. For a new speaker, buy the JBL Clip 5, which replaces the JBL Clip 2.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Clip | JBL Clip 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Ranked | #44 of 59 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #47 of 59 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bluetooth Version | 3.0 | 4.2 |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes (integrated 3.5mm cable) | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~95Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | AC Wall Wart | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | - |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 0.3 lbs (158 g) | 0.4 lbs (184 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | None | IPX7 |
| Amplifier Power | 7W RMS | 3W 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) | 5.6”H x 3.7”W x 1.7”D (141 x 94 x 42 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.57” (40mm) driver | 1x 40mm full-range driver |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) | - |
| Lights | - | No |
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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. See every JBL Clip generation.
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 |
| Bluetooth Version | 3.0 |
| 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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JBL Clip 2 Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the JBL Clip 5, ranked higher, rated 3.4/5.
Older model: the JBL Clip (ranked higher, rated 2.7/5). See every JBL Clip generation.
Pros: Clear vocals and midrange for its size, which Tom’s Guide and Expert Reviews both praised, with IPX7 waterproofing, an aux input and a built-in carabiner. Volume-matched against the JBL Clip 3 it sounds nearly identical, with a little more treble.
Cons: Listeners found it thinner and quieter than the Bose Soundlink Micro, and Tom’s Guide measured it topping out around 80dB. It has little low bass, charges over micro USB and is discontinued.
Full JBL Clip 2 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 3W RMS |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 5.6”H x 3.7”W x 1.7”D (141 x 94 x 42 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 40mm full-range driver |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Lights | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (184 g) |
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