Short answer: the Minirig Mini 2. It ranks #3 of 63 small speakers by sound quality (rated 4.4/5) at $100 and is still sold new; the JBL Clip ranks #46 (rated 2.7/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The JBL Clip’s replacement, the JBL Clip 5, is rated 3.4/5 at $59.95.
The Minirig Mini 2 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. 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 95Hz for the JBL Clip. It is rated for 12 hours of battery against 5 for the JBL Clip. It is rated Splash resistant, while the JBL Clip has no water resistance. The tradeoff: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
The JBL Clip is the lighter choice. A very compact, light clip on speaker with a built in carabiner and its own attached aux cable. At 0.3 lbs (158 g) it weighs much less than the Minirig Mini 2 at 0.7 lbs (320 g). The catch: Quite a lack of bass.
Buy the Minirig Mini 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the JBL Clip is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig Mini 2 | JBL Clip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $50 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #3 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #46 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes (integrated 3.5mm cable) |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | ~95Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | None |
| Maximum SPL | 92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable | AC Wall Wart |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (320 g) | 0.3 lbs (158 g) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.3” x 2.1” (84 x 53 mm) | 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) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Drivers | 52mm custom neodymium | 1.57” (40mm) driver |
| Charging Time | 2.5-3.5 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 15W | 7W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 3.0 |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Minirig Mini 2: reviews by Alan Ross and Speakertech.
- JBL Clip: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
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