Short answer: the Minirig Mini 2. It ranks #3 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $100. The JBL Clip 4 ranks #23, rated 3.4/5, at $64.95, $35.05 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Minirig Mini 2 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A tiny, very neutral speaker with much deeper bass than most its size, a long battery, and an optional add on subwoofer. Its bass reaches about 58Hz before falling 10dB, against 80Hz for the JBL Clip 4. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the JBL Clip 4 lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Clip 4 lacks. The catch: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
The JBL Clip 4 is the lighter, tougher pick. A very light clip on speaker with a sturdy carabiner that hooks onto bags and belts and outlasts its rated battery. At 0.5 lbs (239 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Minirig Mini 2 at 0.7 lbs (320 g). It is rated IP67 against Splash resistant for the Minirig Mini 2. The catch: Quite a lack of bass.
Buy the Minirig Mini 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $35.05 with the JBL Clip 4 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig Mini 2 | JBL Clip 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $64.95 |
| Ranked | #3 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #23 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | 80Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 79dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (320 g) | 0.5 lbs (239 g) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.3” x 2.1” (84 x 53 mm) | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 135 x 46 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 52mm custom neodymium | 1x 40mm (1.57”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator |
| Charging Time | 2.5-3.5 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 15W | 5W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
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