Short answer: the JBL Clip 4 on measured sound quality, the Monster Bluetooth Speaker on price. The JBL Clip 4 ranks #23 of 62 small speakers, rated 3.4/5, at $64.95. The Monster Bluetooth Speaker ranks #39, rated 3.0/5, at $19.99, $44.96 cheaper.
The Monster Bluetooth Speaker is the lighter choice. A very cheap, light waterproof travel speaker with USB-C charging, aux and microSD playback, and stereo pairing. At 0.4 lbs (185 g) it weighs noticeably less than the JBL Clip 4 at 0.5 lbs (239 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Clip 4 lacks. Watch for: Its tiny 36mm driver has very limited bass (about 95Hz at -10dB), elevated mids and rolled-off highs.
The JBL Clip 4 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A very light clip on speaker with a sturdy carabiner that hooks onto bags and belts and outlasts its rated battery. Its bass reaches about 80Hz before falling 10dB, against 95Hz for the Monster Bluetooth Speaker. The tradeoff: Quite a lack of bass.
Buy the Monster Bluetooth Speaker if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the JBL Clip 4 if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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A very cheap, light waterproof travel speaker with USB-C charging, aux and microSD playback, and stereo pairing.
A very light clip on speaker with a sturdy carabiner that hooks onto bags and belts and outlasts its rated battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monster Bluetooth Speaker | JBL Clip 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $64.95 |
| Ranked | #39 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #23 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 95Hz | 80Hz |
| Battery Life | 6.5 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (185 g) | 0.5 lbs (239 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 5W |
| Dimensions | Specifications vary by model | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 135 x 46 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.4” (36mm) full-range driver | 1x 40mm (1.57”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (carabiner hook, suction cup) | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
| Frequency Response | - | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 79dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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