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Best Bluetooth Speakers (2026): JBL, Sonos, Bose, and More

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  • Photograph: Ryan Waniata
  • Photograph: Ryan Waniata

Clip 5

The JBL Clip 5 is a tad pricey for a micro-sized portable speaker, but this is a classic case of getting what you pay for. I think of the sound as “fat” in a good way, with fuller bass and midrange frequencies than expected. The warmer sound still offers rich detail and definition, and you can adjust the sound in the JBL Portable app. I love listening to podcasts in the shower, or even clipping its wide carabiner on my belt loop for cranking tunes while doing yard work.

The speaker's stout body is dust- and water-resistant, and adds advanced features like the ability to stereo-pair two Clip 5s or connect to newer JBL speakers via Auracast. Battery life is still middling, but a two-hour boost over the previous Clip (five extra hours with Playtime Boost) provides a solid upgrade that makes...

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