JBL Go 4 vs JBL Clip 5 — Which Pocket Speaker Wins?
Both speakers are small, waterproof, and packed with surprisingly big sound for the size — but they're aimed at slightly different lives. The Go 4 is the pure pocket option: throw it in a bag and go. The Clip 5 trades a hair of pocket-friendliness for a built-in carabiner that lives on a backpack strap.
We broke down where each one earns its keep so you can pick the right one without buying both.
JBL Go 4 Speaker — Big Sound in a Pocket-Sized Waterproof Package
Best for on-the-go pocket use
- Genuinely pocket-sized
- Waterproof + dustproof (IP67)
- USB-C with all-day battery
- Rich bass for the size
- No carabiner
- No speakerphone
- Quieter than the Clip 5 outdoors
JBL Clip 5 — Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker That Goes Anywhere You Do
Best for backpacks, bikes, hikes
- Built-in carabiner clips anywhere
- Bigger, louder driver vs Go 4
- IP67 waterproof + dustproof
- Auracast multi-speaker pairing
- Slightly bulkier
- A little more expensive
- Clip can scratch hard surfaces
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