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The JBL Clip 4 is a highly portable and durable Bluetooth speaker that is perfect for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, or beach trips. It h... more

$129.95

The JBL Flip 6 is a highly recommended portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers powerful and clear sound with deep bass and crisp treble. It is perfec... more

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Experts recommend JBL Flip 6 more than JBL Clip 4

As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer JBL Flip 6 over JBL Clip 4, but both Bluetooth Speakers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, JBL Flip 6 received 4 recommendations: from Tom's Guide (12 Nov 2024), TechRadar (13 Dec 2024) What Hi-Fi (2 Dec 2024) and 1 other. By contrast, JBL Clip 4 received only 1 recommendation from Popular Mechanics (2 Dec 2022).

Rank	Change	Price	Bluetooth Speaker	TechHive	PCMag	SoundGuys	WIRED	Tom's Guide	Popular Mechanics	Rtings.com	TechRadar	What Hi-Fi	Digital Trends
4	-	$130	JBL Flip 6 The JBL Flip 6 is a durable and powerful portable Bluetooth speaker with a long battery life, PartyBoost feature, and water and dust resistance.	-	-	-	-	6	-	-	3	2	8
35	N/A	$50	JBL Clip 4 The JBL Clip 4 is a highly portable and durable Bluetooth speaker with waterproof and dustproof features, delivering clear sound with JBL Original Pro Sound technology and a long battery life, but lacks deep bass and built-in microphone for voice control or speakerphone capabilities.	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 2 Dec 2022 Popular Mechanics ranked JBL Clip 4 as #3

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#3 out of 10 JBL Clip 4
Most portable

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Source: www.popularmechanics.com
On 12 Nov 2024 Tom's Guide ranked JBL Flip 6 as #6

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#6 out of 11 JBL Flip 6
The best Bluetooth speaker with full waterproofing

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Source: www.tomsguide.com
On 13 Dec 2024 TechRadar ranked JBL Flip 6 as #3

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#3 out of 11 JBL Flip 6
The best Bluetooth speaker at a mid-range price with no frills

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Source: www.techradar.com
On 2 Dec 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked JBL Flip 6 as #2

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#2 out of 8 JBL Flip 6
The Flip 6 is a fun, compact and affordable speaker that won't leave you penniless.

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Source: www.whathifi.com
On 6 Jul 2024 Digital Trends ranked JBL Flip 6 as #8

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#8 out of 16 JBL Flip 6
The best rugged speaker for outdoorsy types

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Source: www.digitaltrends.com

After counting and adding up the 108 expert endorsements of the January rankings, JBL Flip 6 outranks JBL Clip 4. This is not to say that JBL Clip 4 is a bad option. Like JBL Flip 6, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, JBL Flip 6 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while JBL Clip 4 is not.

Rank	Change	Price	Bluetooth Speaker	TechHive	PCMag	SoundGuys	WIRED	Tom's Guide	Popular Mechanics	Rtings.com	TechRadar	What Hi-Fi	Digital Trends
1	-	$167	Sonos Roam 2 The Sonos Roam 2 is praised for its sound quality, durability, and versatility, but criticized for its battery life, connectivity issues, and high price point, especially for those not fully invested in the Sonos ecosystem.	-	-	-	2	8	-	-	1	-	4
2	-	$180	JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is highly praised for its improved sound quality, robust design, and long battery life, though it faces criticism for lacking an AUX port and having connectivity issues with the JBL app.	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	6	1	-
3	-	$100	Beats Pill The Beats Pill (2024) is praised for its portability, impressive battery life, and robust design, but criticized for sound quality issues at high volumes, lack of EQ settings, and its price point considering the features offered.	-	8	3	13	-	-	-	-	-	1
4	-	$130	JBL Flip 6 The JBL Flip 6 is a durable and powerful portable Bluetooth speaker with a long battery life, PartyBoost feature, and water and dust resistance.	-	-	-	-	6	-	-	3	2	8
5	-	$300	JBL Xtreme 4 The JBL Xtreme 4 is praised for its powerful sound quality, impressive battery life, and durable, weather-resistant design, but criticized for its high price point, especially for those considering an upgrade from the previous model.	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	5	5	2
6	-	$405	Sonos Move 2 The Sonos Move 2 is lauded for its superior sound quality, extended battery life, and robust design, making it a versatile choice for both indoor and outdoor use, though its high price and size may limit its appeal for some users.	5	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	5
7	-	$60	Tribit StormBox Micro 2 The Tribit StormBox Micro 2 is a durable and waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with powerful sound, long battery life, and versatile connectivity options.	-	-	-	9	9	-	-	-	3	9
8	-	$60	JBL Clip 5 The JBL Clip 5 is widely praised for its impressive sound quality, portability, and battery life, but criticized for its lack of an audio jack and some limitations in connectivity and sound customization.	-	-	7	7	-	-	-	2	-	-
9	-	$79	Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 is praised for its impressive sound quality, durability, and battery life, but criticized for lacking app support and having limited improvement over its predecessor.	-	-	-	-	5	-	4	11	-	-
10	-	$180	Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) A good-looking speaker that produces beautiful acoustics. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and can be paired with multiple devices.	-	-	-	14	-	7	-	-	4	-
11	-	$399	Bose SoundLink Max	-	-	-	11	-	-	-	8	-	12
12	-	$80	Anker Soundcore Motion 300	-	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3
13	-	Check price	Google Nest Audio	-	5	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
19	-	$193	Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4	-	-	-	6	-	-	3	-	-	-
20	-	$200	Soundcore Motion X600	4	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
21	-	$200	Marshall Middleton The Marshall Middleton Bluetooth Speaker is a durable and portable speaker with balanced and powerful sound quality, a long battery life, and Bluetooth 5.1 technology, making it perfect for outdoor use and easy to transport for everyday use.	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	10
22	-	$64	Tribit Stormbox Flow The Tribit StormBox Flow Bluetooth Speaker is a versatile and feature-rich speaker with impressive sound quality, long battery life, portability, durability, and connectivity, making it perfect for outdoor adventures, travel, gatherings, and everyday use.	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	7	-	-
23	-	Check price	Brane X Smart	6	-	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
24	-	$500	JBL Authentics 500	7	-	-	-	-	-	6	-	-	-
25	-	$350	Ultimate Ears Hyperboom A beast of a speaker that is built for parties	-	-	-	12	7	-	-	-	-	-
26	-	Check price	Soundboks Go The Soundboks Go is a powerful and durable portable Bluetooth speaker designed for outdoor use, with a maximum volume output of 121 decibels in Bass+ mode, weather resistance rating of IP65, and a variable battery life of up to 40 hours.	8	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	11
27	-	Check price	Bose SoundLink Home	-	10	-	-	11	-	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [21]

81

Total expert reviews: 21

with a score: 12
without a score: 9

Highest score by Geardiary	100
Average score based on 21 reviews	81
Lowest score by Rtings.com	64

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [22]

87

Total expert reviews: 22

with a score: 14
without a score: 8

Highest score by What Hi-Fi	100
Average score based on 22 reviews	87
Lowest score by Smart Home Sounds	80

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

SOUND TO GO - The JBL Clip 4 is an ultra-portable Bluetooth 5.1 speaker that’s small in size, but delivers surprisingly big sound. Simply press play and make the moment pop with improved sound quality & extended frequency range.
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Louder, more powerful sound
The beat goes on with the JBL Flip 6 2-way speaker system, engineered to deliver loud, crystal clear, powerful sound. Its racetrack-shaped woofer delivers exceptional low frequencies and midrange, while a separate tweeter produces crisp, clear high-frequencies. Flip 6 also features optimized dual passive radiators for deep bass, fine-tuned with using Harman's advanced algorithm.
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