Rated 5 out of
5
by
StephLR87 from
Powerful sound on the go; Light and compact design
I absolutely LOVE the JBL Clip 4!! The design is compact and light, but the sound quality is absolutely amazing. All genres of music sound amazing on this! The amount of bass that comes out of the Clip 4 is truly impressive! However, the bass does not drown out vocals, or make them sound muffled or distorted. All aspects of the song are crisp and clear.
The "clip switch" is easy to depress, making it quick and convenient to clip it on my bike, then to my backpack/bag. I've even clipped it on the towel rack in the bathroom to have some music while I shower. The sound is powerful and isn't easily drowned out by outside noise, even while on the bike trail.
The Clip 4 has easy to locate volume control buttons, but volume can also be controlled via Bluetooth. Connecting to Bluetooth was easy with no issues.
I haven't fully tested the 10 hour battery life. But even listening to music through the Clip 4, for a few hours, I still have ample battery life available.
I 100% recommend getting the Clip 4 if you want quality sound on the go, in a lightweight, compact speaker.
Date published: 2021-01-22
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Madik from
Better clip but the older model had more function
I'm pretty displeased with this. I had an older model that worked better, it connected for phone calls which was the main reason I purchased. This newer version has no mic/phone audio so I can't make phone calls while riding my bike. I wish I had known this before buying. It also doesn't tell me the battery life of the speaker on my phone which is the only device I have it connected to. The sound is ok. The rubber bumpers began peeling off immediately and are almost all gone
Date published: 2022-07-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Elsa98 from
Great compact speaker
I bought this as a gift for someone and wish I could have one for myself too. It’s compact whilst not comprising sound and quality. The whole design is very sleek and sturdy with the clip meaning you can easily attach it to almost anything. The quality of sound it produces is also great, in comparison to the jbl 2 that I’ve owned for a number of years which is still going strong the jbl clip 4 almost meets the sound quality of that which you wouldn’t expect from something a third in size and price. Excellent little purchase, would recommend highly!
Date published: 2020-12-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Benben159 from
Does exactly what it’s designed for
I’ve no idea why some people are complaining about lack of speakerphone. Someone who goes out into the wild and spends the time on speakerphone has completely missed the point. Aux cables are also outdated, so I’m glad they got rid of the 3.5mm jack. An app would be nice for updates, and to check battery percentage, but overall I’m really happy with it. It’s simple, stripped back, portable, and functional, and that’s the whole point. Adding in a 3.5mm jack and features like a microphone adds weight and reduces waterproofing, which is the whole point of this speaker! So stop whinging, and if you want speakerphone or additional inputs, buy the flip 6 because you’re clearly not that worried about portability.
Date published: 2022-07-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Beaglemommy from
Big Sound Small Speaker
First, this is the loudest portable speaker I have ever used/owned. The big sound that comes from such a small unit is incredible, the clarity of sound is as good as my big surround sound system and it holds a charge for a long time, never died on me! Love the clip feature, great for handbag, backpack or other uses. Physically it's very durable, this speaker survived a car wreck (me too) where car was totaled, I was surprised it was not in pieces like so many other items. It's a great speaker, easy to use, would make a great gift for anyone.
Date published: 2021-03-07
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Yonh from
Not as advertised
I can say I love JBL and I purchase products from them and have multiple speakers from Bluetooth to home speakers. What I have noticed the speakers don’t last as long as they advertise. I take this Clío 4 on my bike rides and it last about 4 hours max so 10 hours is a bit much to say. I love the speaker but extremely disappointed in the battery life as advertised
Date published: 2021-09-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Deepkumar from
It has amazing built quality and battery life
I own this product since a month now and its very rugged and waterproof. It plays really nice quality music that you will enjoy on a hike or camping. it has a 10H battery life. Large buttons make it super easy to use even in the dark. I love the metal clip carabiner-type hook. Beautiful creation by JBL. Makes best gift option for someone you love and they will appreciate it. I have no complaints so far. I wish to have connectivity to another jbl speaker and group play, that will elevate the game for sure.
Date published: 2021-02-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Riseball24 from
Big time sound!!!
Absolutely love the design. Right out of the box you can tell that you have a great product. Quality is synonymous with JBL and this baby is no exception. Long battery life and robust sound stand out here. The bass is exceptional for such a small package. The clip allows you to take it anywhere and find just about anything to clip it onto. I take this all places with me and small enough to store in your vehicle. I love this speaker! Well done JBL!
Date published: 2021-02-08
Rated 4 out of
5
by
LLEVERYDAY from
Great "on the go" sound!
This compact package is impressive! I wasn't expecting this much sound to come from something so portable. It can literally go anywhere you can go. The IP67 rating makes it waterproof and dust proof. That along with the unique built-in carabiner for "safe clipping" makes this a winning combination. I carry it to my office everyday clipped to my backpack. It's perfect for me to play music with all day at the office without having to worry about the battery dying. I love it! Although there is one thing in particular that bothers me about this small wonder. It will not work with phone calls. During training meetings I like to use the webex application on my phone for video/audio conferencing. The other day I left my JBLClubPro earbuds at home, but thought it would be great to listen to the training using the Clip 4. That's when I discovered that the speaker goes silent when my phone is connected to a call. Actually it doesn't even show up as a bluetooth connecting option for call audio while engaged in a call. I've done some trouble shooting and minimal research on this to no prevail. Hopefully it's something that I'm not doing right that causes this. Other than that this is a great portable product that I not only suggest for people on the go, but I also suggest for anyone who likes music as much as I do. Whether that's on a mountain top, at the office, or in the kitchen. This will satisfyingly bring you listening pleasure bundled with maximum portability.
Date published: 2021-01-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
sirintiphan from
perfect to travel
I am using the CLIP 4 for about a week...
I also have a CLIP 2 and a charge 2, my older clip version was a bit too silent and had a kind of empty sound, I missed a full bass on it, so I had to bring my Charge 2 box to travel all the time, which is much bigger n heavier...
the Clip 4 has a rich sound for the small size, and it also has a deep bass for such size.,
It s perfect to travel, and I can´t wait to travel again, hopefully this, maybe next year and the clip 4 ll make me save place and weight with a great sound...
it s also well done and seems sturdy to me.
can t expect more
Date published: 2021-04-14
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Anthony p from
Not great
First let me say I’ve bought every one of the “clip” series from JBL. They were all great. Then I bought the 4 after having the 3 for a year or two. Within 2 weeks the battery wouldn’t charge. I’d charge it until full and think I had the 10 hrs that they say it will stay charged and within an hour it’s blinking telling me it needs to be charged. I bought it from Walmart and don’t know what I did with the receipt(didn’t think I’d need it) jbl won’t do anything about it. No more jbl products for me.
Date published: 2021-08-02
Rated 1 out of
5
by
RobbyX from
Terrible button design ruins it
I'm returning this speaker because the buttons are very poorly designed. I'm an avid hiker and backcountry skier. I've had a Clip3 swinging from my backpack for years without any problems. My trusty Clip3's battery is no longer holding much of a charger, so I decided to give the Clip4 a try.
Sound-wise, the Clip4 is solid, on par with the Clip3. Where the Clip4 completely fails is the button design. The Clip3's buttons are recessed and required an intentional push. The Clip4's buttons are the opposite. They actually protrude and are extremely sensitive to touch. Even slightly grazing them will suddenly turn your speaker off or put it into pairing mode.
I tested the Clip4 on a run a few days ago. It was hanging on my backpack and it turned itself off 5 times (no joke) as I ran. As it swung from side to side, simply brushing against my soft backpack would turn it off. The button design is horrendous. In many years of owning a Clip3, it never once turned itself off. The Clip4 design is trash. Skip it and find a Clip3 on Amazon or some other online retailer.
Date published: 2022-05-27
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Rick1992 from
Rattles
This speaker was awesome until the clip ring that goes around the speaker started rattling only a month after i bought it. Now it sounds horrible because the plastic ring rattles at any volume above half
Date published: 2021-09-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Eddie32 from
My hiking buddy!
I've taken other portable speakers on hikes and I have to leave them in the pack - not anymore with this hookable baby! I clip it on the outside of my pack and I have quick access to the buttons without having to take out my phone. I don't like hiking with my phone in hand. The build also feels rugged and able to withstand a drop or fall. I might need another one since my girlfriend likes to take it on her hikes with her friends too. I would recommend this little speaker to anyone!
Date published: 2021-03-05
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Itbloggen from
Perfekt högtalare för äventyraren
Denna högtalare är enkel att ha med sig och tack vare karbinhaken kan du enkelt hänga den på väskan. Ljudet är bra men något för mycket bas som gör att ljudet blir lite dovt. Den är enkel att komma igång med. Jag skulle vilja ha möjligheten att ha den fritt stående så att ljudet kommer utåt och inte uppåt. Jag är förvånad att den klassas som helt vattentät då USB-kontakten saknar skydd. Jag rekommenderar denna högtalare till den som är ute och vandrar eller på cykelturer. Till den som vill ha en portabel högtalare exempelvis på campingen eller bara ha den ute vid grillen så finns andra bättre alternativ.
Date published: 2021-03-16
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Parks24 from
Great speaker but needs some small improvements
Nice improvement over the Clip 3 and sounds great for the size and the clip is really good, overall I like it and if you're on the fence buy it.
I didn't give it a 5 because the buttons on the side need to be recessed like the Clip 3 or need to be harder to press people are always hitting the buttons by accident or if its on your pack it can bump them, I'd like to see just a slightly stronger spring in the clip part and other than that I wish the battery lasted a little longer but it should be sufficient at least what you'd expect. Definitely pick this up if your in the market for something this size!
Date published: 2021-05-27
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Jt78brown from
Power
Don't like the power button. Very easily turned off. A slight bump and there goes the power. Also didn't last 10 hrs it was more like 5.5-6 hrs.
Wish it had pairing with other speakers too.
Date published: 2021-06-15
Rated 3 out of
5
by
FJBL from
Lacking in features / fails fast
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I was given the Clip4 as a present. I was a little disappointed when I realized it doesn't support speaker phone functionality nor does it have the ability to control source media like any other BT speaker I have purchased. This would be fine for someone that only wants to listen to music but misses the functionality most digitally informed users are looking for such as knowing how much battery life is left. On the plus side I am already aquatinted with support because it stopped working after my initial testing.
Date published: 2023-03-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Quinn G from
Exactly what I wanted
I bought this as a joke gift for my sister who’s turning 20. I have a go 3 and she said she wanted a clip 4, so I got her one…. Only this one has a gorilla flipping off whoever looks at it, and it’s the funniest thing ever, I still have to ship it out to her but based on the closed box, the detail is decent for the surface it’s on, it’s not to dark, not to light, and the jbl logo is partially over the middle finger so you can tell your still being flipped off but it’s technically covered, she wanted grey, I got her this and can’t wait to get her reaction! Thanks JBL for the second perfect speaker!
Date published: 2023-04-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Studio8two7 from
Amazing bass!
I needed something compact to travel and that would just fit in my bag. After hrs of sound editing in my hotel room, I took it down to the pool and after 3 days of doing the same, it was still playing. I've always trusted the bigger units but this is a game-changer. Great quality, built, and sound!
Date published: 2021-02-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kirsten32 from
Handy and compact speaker with very nice sound.
We have had this speaker from JBL in our home for a few weeks now and have used it many times. This speaker is ideal for when you want to take it with you to multiple locations. For example, we have a small gym at home where we now use this speaker but also use it in the bathroom and on the balcony. This speaker is super easy to take with you and the handy hanging system means you can also put it anywhere. It also produces a nice sound (which is of course the most important thing) and can be reasonably loud, although that is not really necessary for us. We are very happy with this speaker!
Date published: 2023-05-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
NatashaK from
Good sound and build
Nice sound for a small device.
Sturdy build
Easy to use
Easy connect
Date published: 2023-05-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anderss from
Grym Allaroundhögtalare
Jag har använt denna frekvent i en veckas tid, den kan följa med överallt tack vare clipset och den robusta formen. Man märker att det har lagts ned kvalitet på produkten vilket gör den prisvärd. Att parkoppla den med mobilen var väldigt enkelt, det skedde i princip automatiskt när jag startade den. Ljudet är bra, bra bas och bra ljudkvalitett även på hörgre volymer. Men det motsvarar det pengar den kostar, det stora fördelen för denna om man skulle jämföra med andra produkter i samma prisklass är att den levererar men ävena tt den är vädertålig med en smart clipsfunktion! Jag gillar den!
Date published: 2021-03-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
helen28 from
Survived a car fire easily
I got this for Christmas and use it all the time. Recently, my car caught on fire (nobody was hurt!) and the speaker was in the front seat where the fire was. After 15 minutes the fire department put the fire out, and when they found the speaker it was in perfectly fine condition, surviving smoke and extreme water damage with ease. Not to mention I use it in the shower all the time, and the clip feature is super convenient. I listen to music loudly and for such a little speaker, this has a great volume and bass.
Date published: 2022-07-05
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Bdubbs from
Great little speaker
I absolutely love the speaker. I was in love with my go 3 but wanted something lighter as I stock shelves at night for work. I gave this 4 stars only because I hate where the power button is located. Directly on the back side. Quite a few times while working it has hit my side and shut the speaker off. Never happened with the go 3 because the power button is on top. If that power button was in a better location this speaker would be completely perfect for me. Button location may not be an issue for anyone else.
Date published: 2023-02-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kelila from
Great sound quality and awesome color!!
I got this the blue JBL Clip 4 as a birthday gift from a WONDERFUL friend. It was such an exciting surprise to receive this speaker and I have been using it NON-stop since receiving the gift. SO HUGE shout out to my friend ;) for the awesome gift.
Now to share more about why this speaker is great:
1) SUPERB sound quality for such a small speaker
2) Great battery life - I am just needing to charge now after 2 days of listening for many hours
3) I hear it is waterproof (that’s cool - haven’t tried it out yet)
4) Love the blue color!!
5) The clip is durable and big enough to fit on most things
6) SUPER easy to pair.
Overall I just love it and am so thankful to my wonderful friend for the thoughtful gift <3
Date published: 2022-09-24
Rated 1 out of
5
by
JezabelRedfern from
Less features
I bought a jbl clip 3, been using it for years, but the battery is sadly no longer holding a charge or charging. So when i came looking for a new one, i figure upgrading to the jbl clip 4 wasnt a bad idea, same price i paid for the old one. And then as i was trying it out, i come to find they removed features the previous model had. No more phone calls, just audio. No long displays battery life percentage in bluetooth menu. Their "waterproof" is now like phones, no flap to cover the port, just cant charge it until the port dries out. The only apprehension i had about buying it, based on reviews and design was the sensitive buttons. But thats the one thing i haven't had happened. Companies need to stop making new models with less features than the old models. Might as well be selling a downgrade.
Date published: 2023-02-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
hakkefoe from
Great portable speaker
Up till now I really love the JBL Clip. It is a rather small but highly portable speaker which you can easily clip on you backpack. Although is rather small size I was very surprised by the rather full and powerful sound of the device. The combination of power and size makes the JBL clip a very versatile and all-round speaker. I love to take the speaker when we go on a family hike, the kids love to use the speaker to play some music to dance on in the living room. But the greatest hack up till now is that when we need to go for a longer drive, we can attach the speaker to one of the rear seats of the car and connect it via bluetooth to the Ipad. This way the kinds can watch a movie in the car, without disturbing the driver to much.
Date published: 2023-05-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
linush from
Good sound paired with excellent quality
I am happy with the JBL CLIP 4. The sound is crisp and clear but a little too bass-heavy for my preference. I found the clip to be game-changing at any outdoor activity really. You can just clip it onto your belt loops or your backpack and then you can hike or bike with both good sound and free hands. Sadly, the power button is placed in a weird position and that is nagging me. It exactly in the same spot where my fingers would naturally reach when grabbing the speaker. But you get used to it, it just takes some time. Despite that and the too "bass-heavy" sound I would absolutely recommend this speaker to anyone who is looking for a premium-feeling, robust and waterproof speaker for outdoors, travel or the occassional bathroom-listen.
Date published: 2021-04-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
crocoka from
JBL Clip 4 - Convincing sound to go
- First impression
Even when unpacked, the Bluetooth speaker impresses with its high-quality impression and good build quality.
- Installation, start-up
Once fully charged (USB-C) and then paired with the iPhone, everything is really child's play.
- Scenario
Whether at indoor fitness, cooking or chilling and barbecuing in the sun, the JBL is convincing. The sound quality is high and a bit bassy, high sound level even at low levels. The battery life is adequate and the clip is simply ingenious.
- Functionality
Great sound with creative attachment and it also looks chic - perfect ;-)
A power supply unit is not included, but surely everyone has at least three suitable ones in use.
Unfortunately, there is no built-in microphone for hands-free calls.
- Conclusion
If you're looking for a mobile and flexible speaker with great sound, the JBL Clip 4 is a good choice.
Date published: 2021-04-25