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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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...

The JBL Clip 3 is a compact, waterproof speaker made for travel and sounds great for its size.

Solid audio for the size and price; Waterproof; Lightweight design with built-in carabiner

Light on accessories; No real bass response

: Save your money and buy the JBL Clip 2 instead

Improved battery life; Waterproof

No daisy chaining; Lacks 3.5mm aux lead

Save your money and buy the JBL Clip 2 instead

Improved battery life; Waterproof;

No daisy chaining; Lacks 3.5mm aux lead;

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.

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