JBL Clip 3 vs Clip 4 - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's have a look at the differences between the JBL Clip 3 and the JBL Clip 4. The speaker Clip 3 of JBL is from the year 2018. Thus, the device is older than the JBL Clip 4 with the year of publication 2020.
Size and weight
The two devices differ in their dimensions. The smaller a loudspeaker is, the more practical it is in use, of course.
- JBL Clip 3: 13.7 cm x 4.6 cm x 9.7 cm
- JBL Clip 4: 13.45 cm x 4.6 cm x 8.63 cm
Battery
With a battery life of up to 10,0 hours there is no difference between the two devices. In practice, the specification of the battery life can often be somewhat lower, since the manufacturers specify the maximum possible performance. The loading time does not differ for the two devices and is 3,0 hours. Both speakers have a battery capacity 1000 mah.
Waterproof
The JBL Clip 3 is certified with IPX7. With the JBL Clip 4 a IP67 certification is present.
Bluetooth
The built-in Bluetooth differs in the versions. The JBL Clip 3 has Bluetooth version 4.1 installed. At the JBL Clip 4 the newer version 5.1 is integrated. A newer Bluetooth version offers a better stability in the connection. Thus also a higher comfort in the application is given.
Leistung
The performance is the JBL Clip 3 at 3.3 Watt. The JBL Clip 4 has a power of 5 Watt. For both we find a driver with 40 mm.