Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Xiaomi Sound Party ranks #20 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $135.84; the JBL Clip 5 ranks #22 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $59.95.
The Xiaomi Sound Party is the longer-running pick. A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Clip 5. The catch: The sound evidence is mixed rather than universally glowing.
The JBL Clip 5 is the lighter option. 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 much less than the Xiaomi Sound Party at 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg). The catch: Generally more of the same from the Clip series in terms of sound but with more features.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Party ($135.84) for a medium speaker; the JBL Clip 5 ($59.95) suits a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Party | JBL Clip 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $135.84 | $59.95 |
| Ranked | #20 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #22 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 10” x 3.6” x 3.6” (255 x 92 x 92 mm) | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 134.5 x 46 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters | 1x ~50mm (2”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 95Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1200 g) | 0.6 lbs (285 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 7W |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) | USB-C |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
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