Short answer: the Tronsmart Trip 2. It ranks #26 of 63 small speakers by sound quality (rated 3.3/5) 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 Tronsmart Trip 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A cheap, pocketable waterproof speaker with a long battery, a lanyard, app EQ, and microSD playback. 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. Watch for: Beautiful Zar DJ found the JBL Go 4 warmer with weightier bass, while the Trip 2’s bass is dry and thin, and some listeners found its treble exaggerated.
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 Trip 2 at 0.7 lbs (340 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Tronsmart Trip 2 lacks. The tradeoff: Quite a lack of bass.
Buy the Tronsmart Trip 2. 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
| Tronsmart Trip 2 | JBL Clip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $50 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #26 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #46 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 7W RMS |
| App | Yes (Tronsmart) | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes (integrated 3.5mm cable) |
| Battery Life | 20 hours at 50% volume (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 3.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 3.1”H x 7.1”W x 1.6”D (80 x 180 x 41 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) |
| Drivers | 1x 42mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators | 1.57” (40mm) driver |
| EQ | Yes (app) | No |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | None |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Wall Wart |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (0.34 kg) | 0.3 lbs (158 g) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~95Hz |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Tronsmart Trip 2: reviews by Jagist, TechMishka and Kervin Ultra Bass.
- 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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