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JBL Clip 5 vs soundcore 2
Product A: JBL
Product B: soundcore
41 of 96 known
Change soundcore 2
Compare the JBL Clip 5 with
45 of 87 fields differ
- 18 different values
- 27 known for one only
- 8 the same
- 34 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.
- Playback time (claimed)A: 12hB: 24hsoundcore is 12 h higher.
- Lowest frequencyLower is betterA: 95HzB: 70Hzsoundcore is 25 Hz lower.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AJBL: 86.3 × 134.5 mm
- Bsoundcore: 165 × 54 mm
Weight
0 to 25,000 g
All 96 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
Colours
Black and Orange, Red, Purple, Blue, Pink, White, Black, Sand, Squad1Maker product pagejbl.com/CLIP-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Colour selector labels on the current maker product page. Custom printed finishes are excluded.
Speaker type
Audio
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Audio channels
Audio drivers
AJBL Clip 5
| Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) | Rated power per driver (W) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 1 | 45 | 7 |
Bsoundcore 2
| Driver type | Count |
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| Full-range driver | 2 |
Passive radiators
Rated audio power
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Rated audio power on mains
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Audio output power (unspecified rating)
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Peak audio power
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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
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Adjustable equalizer
Equalizer bands
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Automatic sound adjustment
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Sound modes
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Wireless stereo pairing
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Manual describes True Wireless Stereo pairing of two SoundCore 2 speakers with separate left and right channels. Support says an old and a new revision cannot be paired with each other.12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/The-Main-Differences-Between-Soundcore-2-and-Soundcore-3-SpeakerRead 21 October 2026Maker support article says Soundcore 2 supports TWS and can pair with 2 speakers. Old and new versions cannot be paired with each other.
Speaker link protocols
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Max linked speakers
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Max Bluetooth group speakers
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Connectivity
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Bluetooth audio playback
Bluetooth version
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Bluetooth codecs
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Bluetooth profiles
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Bluetooth LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
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Multipoint source devices
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Bluetooth range (claimed)
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Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi standards
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Network audio protocols
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USB audio input
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USB drive playback
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USB audio file formats
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Ports
AJBL Clip 5
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 | Charging input |
Bsoundcore 2
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 mm audio | 1 | AUX audio input |
Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026AUX section says Connect via AUX and that the SoundLine AUX cable is sold separately. The manual does not name the connector size. TechRadar, SoundGuys and the maker's support article name an aux input, and TechRadar and SoundGuys call it 3.5 mm. The charging port is not stored. It is micro USB on the original units. Amazon US reviews from 2026 describe a newer unit with a USB-C port.7Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-anker-2Read 21 October 2026Specs list Connection Type Bluetooth and wired-aux-3.5mm, and Charging Method Micro-USB.8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Review says a water resistant flap on the side protects the microUSB charging port and the 3.5mm aux port.12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/The-Main-Differences-Between-Soundcore-2-and-Soundcore-3-SpeakerRead 21 October 2026Maker support article says Soundcore 2 has a Micro-USB port and an AUX-in port, and Soundcore 3 has USB-C. It also says Soundcore 2 has no app support. Amazon US reviews describe a newer unit with USB-C, so only the AUX input is stored.
Controls and software
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Speakerphone
Voice assistants
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Siri, Google Assistant1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Controls table says press and hold for 1 second activates Siri or other voice control software. This runs through the connected phone. Google Assistant is named by What Hi-Fi.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-2Read 13 October 2026Review of 10 May 2019 says the built-in microphone talks to Siri, Google Assistant or makes hands-free calls.
Controls
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Auracast pairing, Play/pause, Volume up/down4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-clip-5-review-117130Read 8 October 2026Review describes power, Bluetooth and Auracast controls and raised playback controls. Flip 7 and Charge 6 review action table identifies volume and play/pause buttons. Buttons are separate from app controls.8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-clip-5-vs-jbl-go-4-which-bluetooth-speaker-is-the-best-118579Read 8 October 2026How do you control section describes raised playback controls plus recessed power, Bluetooth and Auracast buttons. Exact generation comparison.
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Play/pause, Next track, Volume up/down, Answer/end call, Voice assistant1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Controls table: press for play/pause, double press for skip forward, press for volume up/down, call handling and voice assistant. Power and Bluetooth pairing buttons are in the pairing and power sections.
Companion app
JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/CLIP-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names JBL Portable.
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App platforms
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User firmware updates
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Built-in lighting
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Lighting modes
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Smart home
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Matter controller
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Thread border router
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Zigbee hub
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Battery and charging
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Built-in battery
Playback time (claimed)
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
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Battery energy
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Battery capacity
Nominal battery voltage
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Battery chemistry
User-replaceable battery
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Full charge time
Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
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USB Power Delivery charging
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Max power-bank output
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Wireless charging
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Durability
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Dust and water rating
Floats
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Drop resistance
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Drop test height
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Carry features
Integrated carabiner1Maker product pagejbl.com/CLIP-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker describes the integrated or supplied carry accessory.
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Measured
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Playback time (measured)
8.83h6Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/jbl-clip-5Read 8 October 2026Battery paragraph explicitly 8 h 50 min. Review updated May 29, 2026. General method fully charges battery and loops pink noise at 75% volume until shutdown. Firmware, EQ and Playtime Boost state are not specified for the individual run. Pink noise is different from the maker music-playback claim.7Measurementtechgearlab.com/topics/audio/best-bluetooth-speaker/how-we-testRead 8 October 2026Battery method: 100% charge, 75% volume, loop pink noise until shutdown, record time to minute. Individual speaker sound mode and firmware not stated.
Max sound pressure (measured)
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Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Audio latency (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width86.3Height134.5Depth46mm(3.4 × 5.3 × 1.8 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly labels W x H x D. Literal mm body dimensions. Packaging dimensions excluded.
Width165Height54Depth45mm(6.5 × 2.1 × 1.8 in)4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Measurements say Item Dimensions D x W x H 1.77 in x 6.5 in x 2.13 in. This matches SoundGuys at 45 x 165 x 54 mm. The manual lists 168 x 47 x 56 mm without axis labels, so it is not used for the axes.7Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-anker-2Read 21 October 2026Specs list Dimensions Width 165 mm, Height 54 mm, Depth 45 mm. The same page lists Weight 400 g, which differs from the maker's 414 g and is not used.8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Review of the 2017 launch unit says it measures 165mm x 54mm x 45mm.
Weight
Body materials
Post-consumer recycled plastic, Recycled fabric grille5Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/53768-1704707414-CES%202024%20JBL%20Portables%20Press%20Release%20EMEA%20Final%20v08.01-953b83.pdfRead 8 October 202670% PCR plastic for Clip 5 and 80% for Go 4. Both have 100% PCR fabric grilles. Percentage describes relevant material content, not total speaker mass.
Plastic, Rubber coating, Metal grille4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Additional details say Enclosure Material Plastic.8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Review says the body is coated in grippy matte black rubber and the front has a black metal grille that hides two 6-watt drivers.
Certifications
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FCC IDs
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2AOKB-A3105, 2AOKB-A3105C10Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOKBA3105Read 21 October 2026FCC ID 2AOKB-A3105, SoundCore 2, Anker Innovations Limited, grantee code 2AOKB and product code A3105. Mirror of the FCC database. Latest application 2023-08-24 for 2402 to 2480 MHz.11Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOKBA3105CRead 21 October 2026FCC ID 2AOKB-A3105C, SoundCore 2, Anker Innovations Limited, original equipment grant 2025-09-29. It is the filing for the newer revision, which the Quick Start Guide V2 marks with a C as the 7th digit of the serial number.
Other certifications
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EU Declaration of Conformity (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU), EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026EU declaration on the manual says Anker Innovations Limited declares that radio equipment type A3105 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3105QSG.pdfRead 21 October 2026Quick Start Guide V2 says Anker Innovations Limited declares that this product is in compliance with Directives 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU and amendment (EU) 2015/863.
In the box
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In the box
JBL Clip 5, USB Type-C cable, Quick start guide, Warranty card and safety sheet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker box list. USB Type-C cable included. No power adapter in maker box inventory.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker English spec sheet, both pages opened. Technical Specifications and Features and Benefits checked.
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Manual
www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe8ab748e/pdfs/PA_JBL_Clip%205_QSG_Global_SOP_V7_online.pdf3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe8ab748e/pdfs/PA_JBL_Clip%205_QSG_Global_SOP_V7_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact generation maker Quick Start Guide. English instructions and technical-specification block opened.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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