Customer reviews from jbl.com
JBL - Clip 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - 2024 - Red
Average customer rating
4.6
(79 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 79 reviews
5 Stars
61
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Star
1
100%of customers recommend this product.
(
25 out of
25)
Customer Reviews for JBL - Clip 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - 2024 - Red
Customer Rating
4
Small Package - Big Sound
on April 17, 2024
Posted by: AZJuice
from Surprise, AZ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Before even opening the box the first thing that came to mind was that this was heavier than expected. The design and controls are simple but elegant as far as portable Bluetooth speakers go, This device utilizes USB-C charging and the control buttons are large and easy to navigate. The Clip5 was easily paired up and immediately got attached to my back pack for the following days hike. The battery life was still way over half after 6 hours of use listening to a streaming service at a respectable volume. I found for my taste the best volume level was no higher that 70%. To me that sounded the best. At max volume the different sound levels are a wash and it not enjoyable. The device is pairable to other JBL devices that are compatible with that feature to create a group. Also you can use the JBL portable app to use any of the preset equalizers configs or even create your own custom EQ for your listening taste. The Clip itself is strong and study. The buttons on the front and side feel good. The texture of the exterior feels like quality. The back has grip texture so it doesn't slide on inclined surfaces. The only negatives I can find on this device is lack of ability to stand the device up or at the least on its side. But placing the device on its back still fills my little office well enough to be enjoyable. Overall its a great value!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Small Speaker Packs A Powerful Punch
on April 26, 2024
Posted by: Elimel
from Detroit, MI
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Looks can definitely be deceiving!! This small speaker has tremendous range and remains clear and crisp at high levels with a good bass sound and treble. It is easy to use and simple with the big buttons on the side and front and it pairs seamlessly with devices. It is stylish and even lightweight for its small size and it seems like the battery lasts for ever. And with an IP67 rating you can throw it in the pool no problem. Truly a great all round speaker for any setting or occasion on the go just clip it and go!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Great portable speaker!
on April 18, 2024
Posted by: WinterSeeker
from Seattle, WA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is exactly what I needed for work. I go from room to room and want the music to stay contstant. The clip is easy to put on or taking off. The bass is a little heavy against the body but not too much of a distraction. The sound is of good quality and clarity at all volumes. It's light weight but durable. I dropped it a good 4+ft accidentally and it held up just fine. Buttons are easy to use and bluetooth connects fast and easily. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
High Five for the Clip 5! !
on April 17, 2024
Posted by: Twigs
from Coastal North Carolina
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have been a fan of JBL's small speaker line up since our purchase of the JBL Micro Wireless. Beach, pool, biking, chiliin, travel , and in shower singing, (Door closed, water running, of course), these tiny monsters are constant companions.
After 12 plus hours of break in, it was time to take the newest monster for a test spin. What? Turned it on and walked into another room and I had to stop and listen. The Clip sounded official. With the app set for JBL signature, fidelity is what struck me the most regardless of the music genre I threw at it. Don't get me wrong. This is not a super duper audiophile device but for the size and the volume that the Clip 5 produced it drew me in and had my ears dancing. As the old commercial use to say, "you've come a long way baby."
The cleaver clip makes this super portable and the reliability of the wireless connection is outstanding! BTW I hooked up two separate sources with ease. Switching back and fourth is no longer a headache.
JBL is one manufacture that with their secret sauce keeps innovating and releasing products that increases the enjoyment of anything audio.
What's next? Can't wait!!!!
After 12 plus hours of break in, it was time to take the newest monster for a test spin. What? Turned it on and walked into another room and I had to stop and listen. The Clip sounded official. With the app set for JBL signature, fidelity is what struck me the most regardless of the music genre I threw at it. Don't get me wrong. This is not a super duper audiophile device but for the size and the volume that the Clip 5 produced it drew me in and had my ears dancing. As the old commercial use to say, "you've come a long way baby."
The cleaver clip makes this super portable and the reliability of the wireless connection is outstanding! BTW I hooked up two separate sources with ease. Switching back and fourth is no longer a headache.
JBL is one manufacture that with their secret sauce keeps innovating and releasing products that increases the enjoyment of anything audio.
What's next? Can't wait!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
A great portable speaker.
on April 17, 2024
Posted by: loon1961
from Canton, MI
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Provides great sound using the preset equalizer settings. It is waterproof IP67 so great to clip on the shower rings. It has a Playtime Boost setting for more sound and longer playing time but the equalizer doesnt work with that turned on. To me when I turned on the Playtime Boost it sounded tinny. You can connect to other compatible speakers but you need to make sure they are compatible. The Clip 5 doesn't connect to my Clip 4. The battery life has increased from 10-12 hours from the Clip 4 to the Clip 5.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Small but powerful
on April 18, 2024
Posted by: Turo87
from Huntington Park, CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Clip5 is small but packs a punch. It's perfect for on the go like on a hike, bike ride or a walk on the beach. Just clip it to your backpack or jeans and the volume and bass are perfect. Use the app to set your preferred EQ preference and if you have multiple just link them together for even better sound.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Small but mighty
on April 22, 2024
Posted by: BlondeAzn
from Brooklyn, NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been needing a small speaker for my bathroom when I shower so this was the perfect addition. I love how this was designed with a clip on hook. This speaker is water proof and super durable. Very easy to clean if anything gets on it. It’s definitely got a lil weight to it, which is great. This little speaker is small but mighty. I can easily take it anywhere with me. I’ve been traveling between my boyfriend’s house and my house and I always want to have a speaker with me in the bathroom so this made my life sooo much easier. It doesn’t take up space and it sounds phenomenal. This speaker is great for everyone whether for travel or to have in the house.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect small speaker that CLIPs everywhere!
on April 26, 2024
Posted by: Happy_dad
from SF Bay area
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Sorry for the pun in the title!
This speaker is what was missing in my collection of bluetooth speakers. My default speaker is Charge 5, which is the perfect balance of sound quality, size, and weight for most applications at home or near a car.
But when traveling, especially hiking or even just taking a flight somewhere, Charge becomes too cumbersome. Sure, it's nice to set it up at a hotel and jam to it during evenings or before heading out. But the weight and size of it are prohibitive for traveling, especially during hiking etc.
So Clip 5 is actually very useful for these two things: traveling and hiking. It is very light, very small, and clips anywhere. So even if your backpack is packed tightly, you can always hang it on the outside, as visible in the pictures below.
They say that the best tool is not the one that performs the best, but the one you are most likely to use. In case of Clip 5, I just end up taking it with me because it's so light and compact.
The only reason it's not a perfect speaker is the same reason it's so easy to carry with you: its size and weight. The small volume of the speaker makes it very difficult to reproduce faithful bass, from an engineering point of view. Somehow, though, JBL engineers managed to make it sound bassy even being this tiny! The bass is not true to life, but it's enough. It's enough to indicate where the bass would've been in the music if it was a bigger speaker. You can tell that Clip 5 is pushing physics to its limits by how much the speaker vibrates during the lowest bass it can reproduce.
Here's a tip for Clip 5 owners: put it in a corner to make bass sound almost true. It can be a corner between a shelf or table top and the wall, or a literal corner. The best results are when you place this tiny speaker on a kitchen counter in the corner. Then the bass comes to life fully, surprising everyone.
Battery lasts a decent time, feels close to what's advertised. USB-C chargers are ubiquitous nowadays, so not including one is a smart move by JBL: reduced electronic waste and lower costs!
The clip itself is made of metal, presumably aluminum. The gate also feels like metal, but covered in rubber. The cool thing is that the gate can be fully depressed into the slot on the speaker body, which makes the opening rather large. This makes it easier to clip and unclip it from various places.
Overall, I am loving this speaker for what it is. I'll keep taking it wherever Charge 5 feels cumbersome, and whenever the bass won't seem enough, I'll just put it in the corner.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com