Short answer: the Marshall Willen for vocals, the JBL Clip for pocketability. The Willen has exceptionally clear vocals for a mono speaker and its bass is not that deep, which is still better than the Clip’s quite a lack of bass. The Clip is very compact and light at 5.3 oz with an integrated carabiner.
Buy the Marshall Willen only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, start with the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 instead.
Water resistance is not close: the Marshall Willen is rated at IP67 (brief submersion), well ahead of the JBL Clip at no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Clip | Marshall Willen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 Discontinued | $89.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #41 of 54 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #14 of 54 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes (integrated 3.5mm cable) | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~95Hz | 75Hz |
| Battery Life | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| 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) | 0.7 lbs (309 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | IP67 |
| Amplifier Power | 7W RMS | 10W |
| 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) | 4” x 1.5” x 4” (101 x 39 x 101 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.57” (40mm) driver | 2” (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 |
| Maximum SPL | - | 88dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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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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Marshall Willen: $89.99 Discontinued Amazon eBay
Newer model: the Marshall Willen II, ranked higher, rated 4/5.
Pros: Exceptionally clear vocals for a mono speaker. Solid, durable build with IP67 water/dust resistance. Extremely compact: fits in a back pocket. Measured bass extension of 75Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Not that deep of bass. A bit of a sharp treble. Discontinued.
Full Marshall Willen review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 10W |
|---|---|
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4” x 1.5” x 4” (101 x 39 x 101 mm) |
| Drivers | 2” (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 88dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (309 g) |
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