New low hits JBL’s Clip 5 ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker with built-in carabiner, Auracast at $50, Clip 4 at $40

New low/$50

We are now tracking a deal at Amazon that drops JBL’s new Clip 5 portable speaker down to $49.93 shipped in several colorways. This is a fairly new Bluetooth speaker that debuted earlier this year carrying a $100 price tag. It’s available in a bunch of different colors and almost all of them are seeing a solid 38% discount, landing at the lowest price we have tracked for them to date. The Clip 5 offers a notable improvement over its predecessor, but folks who don’t care about the latest and greatest can also snag the Clip 4 in several colors for $39.95 shipped, instead of its usual going rate of $65. Head below for more details and a closer look at the difference between the two models.

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It doesn’t get much better than JBL’s Clip 5 if you’re looking for a portable wireless speaker that can accompany you on your trips down the beach or pretty much anywhere you go. The Clip 5 has an upgraded carabiner with a wider opening, making it easier and better to latch onto different objects and places. The newer model sports the same fabric-style wrapped housing as the Clip 4, complete with an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, and it delivers up to 12 hours of wireless playback on a single charge which is up from 10 hours on the older model. Notably, the Clip 5 brings Auracast support which is missing on the older unit, meaning you can create a multi-speaker setup by pairing two Clip 5s for stereo sound, or wirelessly connect multiple JBL Auracast-enabled speakers for bigger sound.

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JBL Clip 5 Bluetooth speaker features:

• Ultra-portable JBL Pro Sound: Don’t let its little size fool you. The JBL Clip 5 packs a serious musical punch, delivering big JBL Pro Sound with punchy bass. Your friends won’t believe how much great JBL Pro Sound comes out of such a small speaker.
• Redesigned carabiner: The redesigned and fully integrated carabiner has a much wider opening that makes it even more portable. You can attach the Clip 5 to everything from your backpack to your belt loop, and take your music with you all day, everywhere.
• Up to 12 hours of playtime plus 3 hours with Playtime Boost: Don’t sweat the small stuff—like charging your battery. JBL Clip 5 gives you up to 12 hours of playtime on a single charge. Tap Playtime Boost to add up to 3 more hours to your battery life.
• Waterproof and dustproof: The JBL Clip 5’s IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating ensures this portable speaker can handle almost any environment, from a poolside party to a seaside picnic.