Bryn De Kocks

Released in the first quarter of 2024, the JBL Clip 5 is the latest in the Clip series and sees multiple upgrades from the previous generation. It’s a speaker that is designed primarily for outdoor use, featuring an iconic built-in carabiner that lets you latch it to just about anything, while also being made from durable materials. Whether you’re considering an upgrade or are torn between which to buy, we’ll give you all the information you need to make an educated decision.

JBL’s Go 4 is one of the latest releases in their catalog, alongside the similar Clip 5. But is it worth the upgrade? In short, yes. The Go 4 is a superior speaker to the Go 3 in most regards, its sound performance is improved with more fullness and deeper bass, while it also supports multispeaker pairing and mobile app support, which the Go 3 lacked. Keep reading for a detailed comparison between these two speakers.

Despite JBL’s comprehensive catalog, the Charge 5 and Flip 6 are two of the company’s best-selling Bluetooth speakers. Both are relatively affordable and are made for daily use, featuring portable designs that lend themselves to frequent use. Despite some similarities, these speakers have noteworthy differences, and if you’re torn about which to buy – keep reading as we compare them side by side and determine which comes out ahead.