Short answer: the Monster Bluetooth Speaker. It ranks #39 of 63 small speakers by sound quality (rated 3.0/5) at $19.99 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 Monster Bluetooth Speaker is the tougher option. A very cheap, light waterproof travel speaker with USB-C charging, aux and microSD playback, and stereo pairing. It is rated IPX7, while the JBL Clip has no water resistance. The catch: Its tiny 36mm driver has very limited bass (about 95Hz at -10dB), elevated mids and rolled-off highs.
The case for the JBL Clip: A very compact, light clip on speaker with a built in carabiner and its own attached aux cable. The tradeoff: Quite a lack of bass.
Buy the Monster Bluetooth Speaker. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the JBL Clip is discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monster Bluetooth Speaker | JBL Clip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $50 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #39 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #46 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 3.0 |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes (integrated 3.5mm cable) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 95Hz | ~95Hz |
| Battery Life | 6.5 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | None |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Wall Wart |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (185 g) | 0.3 lbs (158 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 7W RMS |
| Dimensions | Specifications vary by model | 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) |
| Drivers | 1.4” (36mm) full-range driver | 1.57” (40mm) driver |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (carabiner hook, suction cup) | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Monster Bluetooth Speaker: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- JBL Clip: 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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