The JBL 2 offers great sound quality for the price – we’re just disappointed that the battery might not last a whole afternoon

Aesthetically pleasing; Well-balanced sound; Decent bass from a small box

Poor battery life

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

Powerful, loud audio performance with crisp highs and rich lows; Solid stereo separation; Easy to operate.

Can distort on deep bass; Vibrations might annoy some wearers; Rigid build is awkward to place around neck at first.

: Save your money and buy the JBL Clip 2 instead

Improved battery life; Waterproof

No daisy chaining; Lacks 3.5mm aux lead

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...

Great battery life; IPX7 waterproof build; Portable; Redesigned carabiner; Vocal quality in songs or podcasts is good; Connection strangth is solid

Lacking in bass; Charges via micro-USB; No high-quality streaming codecs

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

The JBL Clip 3 offers improved sound and battery life in a more durable design than its predecessor; It's fully waterproof and sounds very good for its small size; The integrated carabiner allows you to clip the speaker to a bag or hang it from a peg.

It's a tad larger and heavier than the Clip 2; which is still available at a lower price.

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.

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

Super compact; waterproof; good battery life; good sound quality given the size

A bit more expensive than other super-portable options; can sound tinny and hollow at high volumes; A bit more expensive than other super-portable options; can sound tinny and hollow at high volumes

JBL is one of the few audio brands that is currently under the Harman group. They’re also one of the names that are owned by Samsung; and just recently, they announced their cool and unique Bluetooth speakers designed for parties.

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.

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.

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

The JBL Clip 3 offers improved sound and battery life in a more durable design than its predecessor; It's fully waterproof and sounds very good for its small size; The integrated carabiner allows you to clip the speaker to a bag or hang it from a peg.

It's a tad larger and heavier than the Clip 2; which is still available at a lower price.