Short answer: the JBL Grip for better sound quality, the Oontz Angle 3 for the lower price. The JBL Grip ranks #98 of 182 medium speakers, rated 3.1/5, at $69.95. The Oontz Angle 3 ranks #177, rated 2.1/5, at $19.98, $49.97 cheaper.
The JBL Grip is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A small, fully waterproof speaker with app EQ, ambient lighting, Auracast linking and USB-C audio input. Its bass reaches about 68Hz before falling 10dB, against 138Hz for the Oontz Angle 3. At 0.8 lbs (385 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Oontz Angle 3 at 1.3 lbs (580 g). It is rated IP68 against IPX5 for the Oontz Angle 3. The catch: Lacking deeper bass, definitely the worst of the JBL line until you get to the smaller clip.
Why pick the Oontz Angle 3: A very cheap splash resistant speaker with an aux input for casual use around the house. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Grip lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the JBL Grip.
Buy the JBL Grip if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Oontz Angle 3 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Grip | Oontz Angle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.95 | $19.98 |
| Ranked | #98 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #177 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~68Hz | 138Hz |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | - |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX5 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (385 g) | 1.3 lbs (580 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 1x 43x80mm fullrange | 2x precision acoustic drivers + 1x passive bass radiator |
| Dimensions | 2.5” x 6” x 2.6” (64 x 152 x 65 mm) | 5.3” x 2.6” x 2.8” (133.4 x 66 x 71.1 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 16W | 12W |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | - |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Grip: reviews by Oluv, M1MTechChannel and Speaker Fan.
- Oontz Angle 3: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
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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