2 weeks Ago
The JBL Clip 5 speaker produces a lot of sound for such a small device. JBL/ZDNET What's the deal? Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the JBL Clip 5 has been discounted by about $30, going from $80 to $50 on Amazon. This price drop affects all the different colorways, from the simple Black to the more elaborate Squad green.
ZDNET's key takeaways The JBL Clip 5 This small speaker packs a serious punch, and can easily last up to 12 hours on a full charge. Its audio can be a bit compressed, and the lows aren't very deep. I've tested many Bluetooth speakers over the years.
For the most part, I find their midrange sound lacking, but this is primarily because of Bluetooth's nature. Sure, you can find speakers that produce well-defined, dynamic sound with a decent sound stage, clear lows, clean mids, and crisp highs. However, the majority of Bluetooth speakers live in the middle ground, where audio quality often takes a back seat to features and decibels.
Also: One of the most immersive speakers I've tested is not made by Sonos or JBL (and it's on sale) As far as dB is concerned, Bluetooth speakers tend to generate a level of sound that directly correlates to their size. After all, small drivers can't usually deliver big sound. Unless, of course, we're talking about the JBL Clip 5.
This Bluetooth speaker that is no bigger than your palm can pump out some serious decibels -- and without much distortion. JBL Clip 5 tech specs Output power - 7 W Dynamic frequency range - 95 Hz - 20 kHz Battery life - 12 hours playing time plus 3 hour with Playtime Boost Dimensions - 3.4 x 5.
3 x 1.8 Weight - 0.628 lbs Waterproof - IP67 Multi-speaker.
.. Jack Wallen.
