Teufel Boomster Go vs JBL Clip 5

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Short answer: the Teufel Boomster Go. It ranks #7 of 47 small speakers by sound quality; the JBL Clip 5 ranks #21.

On the Teufel Boomster Go side: Pretty deep bass and quite balanced overall for the size. The tradeoff: Distortion becomes audible above roughly 75% volume; at max volume up close it gets unclear and tinny.

What the JBL Clip 5 gets right: JBL Portable app adds custom EQ. Wider carabiner and thicker back padding than the Clip 4. Watch for: Generally more of the same from the Clip series in terms of sound but with more features.

Buy the Teufel Boomster Go if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the JBL Clip 5 if the price matters more than sound quality.

Teufel Boomster Go vs JBL Clip 5

Specifications Side By Side

Teufel Boomster Go JBL Clip 5
Price€80 Discontinued$69.95
Ranked#7 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#21 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Battery Life10 hours (Manufacturer specified)12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIPX7IP67
Party ModeNoYes (Auracast)
Power BankNoNo
Power InputUSB-CUSB-C
StereoNoNo
OmnidirectionalPointing upPointing up
TWSYesNo
Weight0.8 lbs / 355 g0.6 lbs / 285 g
AppNoYes
Aux InputNoNo
Bluetooth CodecsSBCSBC
Built in MicrophoneYesYes
EQNoYes
Bluetooth Version4.05.3
Frequency Response65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)95Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Dimensions4.2" x 4" x 1.8" (107 x 102 x 46 mm)3.4" x 5.3" x 1.8" (86 x 134.5 x 46 mm)
Charging Time2.5 hours-
Output Power10W7W
Drivers50mm woofer + 20mm tweeter1x ~50mm (2") full-range driver + 1x passive radiator
DiscontinuedYes-
Digital Aux InputNoNo

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The Two Speakers In Full

Teufel Boomster Go: €80 Discontinued

Teufel Boomster Go ranking card

Pros: Pretty deep bass and quite balanced overall for the size.

Cons: Distortion becomes audible above roughly 75% volume; at max volume up close it gets unclear and tinny. Discontinued.

AppNo
Aux InputNo
Battery Life10 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version4.0
Built in MicrophoneYes
Charging Time2.5 hours
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions4.2" x 4" x 1.8" (107 x 102 x 46 mm)
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers50mm woofer + 20mm tweeter
EQNo
Frequency Response65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIPX7
OmnidirectionalPointing up
Output Power10W
Party ModeNo
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
TWSYes
Weight0.8 lbs / 355 g

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JBL Clip 5: $69.95 Amazon Bhphotovideo

JBL Clip 5 ranking card

Pros: JBL Portable app adds custom EQ. Wider carabiner and thicker back padding than the Clip 4. IP67 rated. Auracast support for pairing multiple JBL speakers.

Cons: Generally more of the same from the Clip series in terms of sound but with more features. Basically about the same as the Clip 4

AppYes
Aux InputNo
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.3
Built in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions3.4" x 5.3" x 1.8" (86 x 134.5 x 46 mm)
Drivers1x ~50mm (2") full-range driver + 1x passive radiator
EQYes
Frequency Response95Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIP67
OmnidirectionalPointing up
Output Power7W
Party ModeYes (Auracast)
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
TWSNo
Weight0.6 lbs / 285 g

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