Short answer: the Tronsmart Mirtune H1. Both are rated 3.4/5 for sound quality (#24 and #22 of 63 small speakers), and the Tronsmart Mirtune H1 costs $29.99 against $59.95 for the JBL Clip 5, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
The Tronsmart Mirtune H1 is the longer-running option. A cheap waterproof clip on speaker with a long battery, app EQ, and stereo pairing. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Clip 5. Watch for: In Storytripper HD’s comparison many listeners found the JBL Clip 5 clearer and fuller, and Beautiful Zar DJ’s viewers preferred the Tribit PocketGo and Tribit Stormbox Micro 3.
What the JBL Clip 5 does well: A waterproof clip on speaker with a wide carabiner, a long battery, app EQ, and Auracast linking to other speakers. The tradeoff: Generally more of the same from the Clip series in terms of sound but with more features.
Buy the Tronsmart Mirtune H1. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $29.96 less than the JBL Clip 5.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tronsmart Mirtune H1 | JBL Clip 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $59.95 |
| Ranked | #24 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #22 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 1x full-range driver, 2x passive radiators | 1x ~50mm (2”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator |
| Amplifier Power | 8W | 7W |
| App | Yes (Tronsmart) | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2.6 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 5.4”H x 3.2”W x 1.8”D (138 x 81 x 46 mm) | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 134.5 x 46 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (app) | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 95Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (0.29 kg) | 0.6 lbs (285 g) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
Watch Them Compared
Videos and reviews that test both speakers side by side.
- Storytripper HD: Tronsmart Mirtune H1 vs JBL Clip 5
- Dominik Reviews: Tronsmart Mirtune H1 vs JBL Clip 5 - Best Clip Speakers? - Sound Test
- Beautiful Zar DJ: TRONSMART Mirtune H1 Vs JBL Clip 5 Vs TRIBIT St. Micro 3/2
Where the Ratings Come From
- Tronsmart Mirtune H1: reviews by Dominik, Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More and Storytripper HD.
- JBL Clip 5: reviews by M1MTechChannel, Dominik and Storytripper HD.
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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