Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 ranks #109 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $64.99; the JBL Clip 5 ranks #22 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $59.95.
The case for the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4: A small, tough waterproof speaker with a strap loop and USB-C charging, easy to clip on a bag for outdoor trips. The tradeoff: Bass isn’t as deep as the top-ranked speakers and is a little thuddy.
The JBL Clip 5 is the lighter pick. A waterproof clip on speaker with a wide carabiner, a long battery, app EQ, and Auracast linking to other speakers. At 0.6 lbs (285 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 at 0.9 lbs (420 g). It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 lacks. The tradeoff: Generally more of the same from the Clip series in terms of sound but with more features.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 at $64.99 for a medium speaker, or the JBL Clip 5 at $59.95 for a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 | JBL Clip 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.99 | $59.95 |
| Ranked | #109 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #22 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 87dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | Pointing up |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (420 g) | 0.6 lbs (285 g) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 4.1” x 3.8” (104 x 95.3 mm) | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 134.5 x 46 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm active drivers + 2x passive radiators (46.1 x 65.2mm) | 1x ~50mm (2”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
| Frequency Response | - | 95Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 7W |
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