Short answer: the JBL Clip 4, if you are buying new. The Vifa City ranks higher than it (#10 vs #23 of 62 small speakers, 4.0/5 vs 3.4/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the JBL Clip 4 is still sold new at $64.95.
The Vifa City is the better-sounding choice. A small, stylish speaker with detailed, balanced sound and clear vocals even at low volume, and stereo pairing. The catch: Dip at 1200Hz.
The JBL Clip 4 is the lighter, tougher choice. A very light clip on speaker with a sturdy carabiner that hooks onto bags and belts and outlasts its rated battery. At 0.5 lbs (239 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Vifa City at 0.7 lbs (300 g). It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the Vifa City. The catch: Quite a lack of bass.
Buy the JBL Clip 4 new; the Vifa City is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Vifa City | JBL Clip 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.00 Discontinued | $64.95 |
| Ranked | #10 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #23 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 73Hz | 80Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (300 g) | 0.5 lbs (239 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | - |
| Frequency Response | 78Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 15mm tweeter, 65mm woofer | 1x 40mm (1.57”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator |
| Dimensions | 4.1” x 1.5” (105 x 39 mm) (diameter x height) | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 135 x 46 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 78W peak | 5W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 79dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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