Short answer: the JBL Flip 6. It ranks #13 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $79.95; the Cleer Audio Scene ranks #33, rated 3.9/5, at $74.99. Close enough in price that the sound-quality gap is the deciding factor.
The JBL Flip 6 is the better-sounding, lighter pick. A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people. At 1.2 lbs (544 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Cleer Audio Scene at 1.6 lbs (742 g). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Cleer Audio Scene lacks. The tradeoff: Some slight upper mids emphasis.
The case for the Cleer Audio Scene: A stereo portable speaker with quite neutral, natural sound that keeps voices and instruments clear and true. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Flip 6 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the JBL Flip 6. The catch: Less bass extension than a JBL Flip 6.
Buy the JBL Flip 6. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $4.96 you would save on the Cleer Audio Scene does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 6 | Cleer Audio Scene | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $74.99 |
| Ranked | #13 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #33 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | ~62Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (544 g) | 1.6 lbs (742 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) | 8.5” x 3” x 3.5” (217 x 76 x 89 mm) |
| Drivers | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter | 2x 48mm neodymium dome drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 20W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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