Short answer: the JBL Clip 4. It ranks #23 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $64.95. The Xiaomi Sound Pocket ranks #60, rated 2.3/5, at $20.99, $43.96 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The case for the Xiaomi Sound Pocket: A truly pocketable, very cheap waterproof speaker with USB-C charging and stereo pairing, fine for hotel rooms and travel. The catch: Its 5W driver has little real bass, and vocals can become harsh as volume rises beyond roughly 80%.
The JBL Clip 4 is the better-sounding option. A very light clip on speaker with a sturdy carabiner that hooks onto bags and belts and outlasts its rated battery. The catch: Quite a lack of bass.
Buy the JBL Clip 4. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $43.96 with the Xiaomi Sound Pocket does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A truly pocketable, very cheap waterproof speaker with USB-C charging and stereo pairing, fine for hotel rooms and travel.
A very light clip on speaker with a sturdy carabiner that hooks onto bags and belts and outlasts its rated battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Pocket | JBL Clip 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20.99 | $64.95 |
| Ranked | #60 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #23 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Battery Capacity | 1000mAh | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (200 g) | 0.5 lbs (239 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 3.6” x 2.9” x 1.7” (90.8 x 74.4 x 42.6 mm) | 3.4” x 5.3” x 1.8” (86 x 135 x 46 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 5W |
| Drivers | Full-range driver + passive radiator | 1x 40mm (1.57”) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 80Hz |
| EQ | - | No |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Maximum SPL | - | 79dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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