The Top Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers in 2024 You Should Try
These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box.
JBL CLIP 5
JBL’s Clip 5 speaker is on the pricier side for a micro-size portable, but this is a classic case of getting what you pay for. I came to think of the sound as “fat” in a good way, with fuller bass and midrange frequencies than expected. The warmer sound still gives up rich detail and definition, and you can easily adjust it to taste in the JBL Portable app. I love using the speaker in the shower or even clipping it on a belt loop for yard work with its wide carabiner. Its stout body is dust and water resistant, and you’ll get a few advanced features like the ability to stereo-pair two Clip 5s or connect to other JBL speakers in Party Mode. Battery life is still middling, but a two-hour boost over the previous Clip (up to five hours with the Playtime Boost) provides a solid upgrade that makes the latest version more versatile than ever. —Ryan Waniata
12-hour battery life (15 hours with Boost), USB-C Charging, IP67 dust/water resistance