Short answer: the Tronsmart Mirtune H1. It ranks #24 of 63 small speakers by sound quality (rated 3.4/5) at $29.99 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 Tronsmart Mirtune H1 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A cheap waterproof clip on speaker with a long battery, app EQ, and stereo pairing. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 5 for the JBL Clip. It is rated IPX7, while the JBL Clip has no water resistance. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Clip lacks. The tradeoff: 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.
The JBL Clip is the lighter option. 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 Tronsmart Mirtune H1 at 0.6 lbs (290 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Tronsmart Mirtune H1 lacks. The catch: Quite a lack of bass.
Buy the Tronsmart Mirtune H1. 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
| Tronsmart Mirtune H1 | JBL Clip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $50 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #24 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #46 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 1x full-range driver, 2x passive radiators | 1.57” (40mm) driver |
| Amplifier Power | 8W | 7W RMS |
| App | Yes (Tronsmart) | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes (integrated 3.5mm cable) |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 3.0 |
| 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) | 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) |
| EQ | Yes (app) | No |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | None |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Wall Wart |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (0.29 kg) | 0.3 lbs (158 g) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~95Hz |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Tronsmart Mirtune H1: reviews by Dominik, Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More and Storytripper HD.
- 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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