The JBL Clip 4 delivers crisp, rich audio, but its best features are its waterproof build and a built-in carabiner, making it a Bluetooth speaker you can take anywhere.

Crisp; rich audio that can get loud for the size; Fully waterproof design; Built-in carabiner

Limited onboard controls; No aux input or speakerphone

The Clip 4 sounds better, works better, and is more durable than the already-handy Clip 3. Is it the best Bluetooth speaker out there? No, and in fact, I own two speakers that easily outdo it when it comes to sound quality: the Megaboom 3 , and the wondrous Bowers & Wilkins T7.

JBL seems to make a portable Bluetooth speaker for every budget and need, some of which are massive, but the Clip series has always been about being easy to take anywhere. The new $69.95 JBL Clip 4 has a built-in carabiner and a fully waterproof build. It’s meant for the great outdoors, and delivers solid sound without weighing you down. As you might expect, a speaker this size and price isn’t going to deliver a bass bonanza, nor does it pack a ton of extra features. But the Clip 4 gets the important stuff right, delivering crisp, rich audio from a waterproof enclosure, making it a solid, budget-friendly portable option.A Go-Anywhere Design Measuring 5.3 by 3.4 by 1.8 inches (HWD) and weighing in at roughly half a pound, the Clip 4 is available in nine color options—some patterned—including black, blue, camo, gray, pink, and red. The rounded front and back panels are covered in grille that protects a single 40mm, 5-watt driver. A built-in carabiner frames the top portion of the s...

The JBL Clip 4 delivers crisp, rich audio, but its best features are its waterproof build and a built-in carabiner, making it a Bluetooth speaker you can take anywhere.

Crisp, rich audio that can get loud for the size; Fully waterproof design; Built-in carabiner

Limited onboard controls; No aux input or speakerphone

Great product, very loud for such a small speaker

Pros Sound quality is definitely better than the previous CLIP 3 Good battery life Shape is better with more no slip added Cons Exposed charge port meaning easier for dust and sand to get inside Charge cable has changed and is unique so means I can only use the cable provided and will make getting another difficult if lost Buttons getting knocked easily compared to the sunk back clip 3 buttons. Price isn’t bad but could be a little less. So basically the clip 3 all round it better in my opinion but if your chasing purely slightly better sound quality then the clip 4 is better choice

The JBL Clip 4 is a portable Bluetooth speaker for the masses, and it makes some very important improvements over the popular Clip 3, namely the improved carabiner system and sound quality. JBL added USB-C charging to the Clip 4 and nixed the headphone jack, so no wired playback here.

Improved carabiner, Loud for size (5W output), Large controls, Battery life, USB-C charging, Bluetooth 5.1, IP67 rating

No PartyBoost or Connect+, No aux input or microphone, Lacks fast charging

JBL’s Clip 4 is the best ultra compact waterproof speaker worth your attention. The palm-sized gadget has a cool and versatile design, headlined by the Clip product family’s signature carabiner.

JBL Clip 4 speaker is a reliable summer sidekick that can latch onto a variety of surfaces and pump out solid audio performance.

Well-made and portable, IPX7 waterproof build, Multiple color options, Easy to setup and use, Redesigned carabiner, Connection strength is solid, USB-C charging

No EQ adjustments, Doesn't get very loud, Lacking in bass, No microphone for phone calls, No integrated voice assistant, No aptX/aptX HD, No App support

This mega-portable, waterproof, and durable speaker is perfectly at home on hikes, bike rides, out on the lake, or in the shower

For music wherever you go, the Clip 4 is the Bluetooth speaker for you. It has character, both in terms of sound and style while sticking to an affordable price.

Portable & durable; Integrated carabiner; Powerful bass; Affordable;

No jack input; No microphone; No previous track;