JBL Clip 3

JBL Clip 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Fiesta Red JBLCLIP3RED review

Image 1 of 8 JBL is no novice when it comes to creating sound systems. It’s been in the game for nearly 70 years, manufacturing professional-grade speakers alongside consumer products.

JBL Clip 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Fiesta Red JBLCLIP3RED review

This is a no-brainer. For 60 bucks, I have yet to come across a waterproof speaker that is as durable, reliable or as loud as the JBL Clip 3. Party on.

JBL Clip 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Fiesta Red JBLCLIP3RED review

: Save your money and buy the JBL Clip 2 instead

JBL Clip 3 : Not as good as the Clip 2

Save your money and buy the JBL Clip 2 instead

JBL Clip 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Fiesta Red JBLCLIP3RED review

The JBL Soundgear is a wearable Bluetooth speaker that delivers a solid audio experience, but it can occasionally distort on bass-heavy tracks.

JBL Clip 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Fiesta Red JBLCLIP3RED review

A near perfect combination of portability, performance, and price that is great for use in the shower or at the beach

JBL Clip 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Fiesta Red JBLCLIP3RED review

While the Clip series has always been good, the much-improved battery life and the slight redesign make the Clip 3 a must-have for basically anyone. Whether you're the outdoorsy type who goes on hikes or just want to hang this in your shower, the Clip 3 nails almost every aspect of being a Bluetooth...

JBL Clip 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Fiesta Red JBLCLIP3RED review

The JBL Clip 3 is a better-sounding version of one of our favorite micro Bluetooth speakers.

JBL Clip 3 review: A top-notch waterproof travel speaker

The JBL Clip 3 is a better-sounding version of one of our favorite micro Bluetooth speakers. We've been fans of earlier JBL Clip mini Bluetooth speakers, and the new Clip 3 ($60, £50, AU$80) features some significant design modifications that clearly distinguish it from its predecessor, the Clip 2.

JBL Clip 3 Review

The JBL Clip 3 is a compact, waterproof speaker made for travel and sounds great for its size. JBL's larger Bluetooth speakers typically bring the bass and pump out high volume levels. Another thing the company is particularly good at is building tiny speakers that are easily portable and can get relatively loud (and tossed around) without any real issues. The $59.95 Clip 3 continues where previous Clips left off, in that regard—if there's any real complaint here, it's that sonically, nothing seems to have advanced all that much since the Clip 2. But below $60, you're simply not going to find much bass depth, and there's plenty of bass vibration here to make it feel like there's some low-end. For the size and price, the Clip 3 is a reliable summer sidekick that can latch onto a variety of surfaces and pump out solid audio performance. Design Measuring 5.4 by 3.8 by 1.8 inches (HWD), the 7.4-ounce Clip 3 is available in a wide range of colors—eleven hues, including standard black or white, along with flashier options like camo, teal, or mustard yellow. The built-in carabiner...