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General

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Series

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Motion1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/motion-300-speaker-a3135011Read 13 October 2026Maker names the speaker Motion 300 in the Motion family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

JBLCLIP5WHTAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/CLIP-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Item number on this exact page. Colour-specific retail SKU is one proven identifier, not an exhaustive regional SKU list.

A3135, A31350112Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Guide title names A3135. The A3135011 item number is in the US product page URL and image names.

GTIN / EAN

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1946441541415Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CDJWTWMBRead 13 October 2026Amazon US lists UPC 194644154141 and GTIN 00194644154141 for the black speaker. The item was listed as currently unavailable on the accessed date.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

8 January 20245Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/53768-1704707414-CES%202024%20JBL%20Portables%20Press%20Release%20EMEA%20Final%20v08.01-953b83.pdfRead 8 October 2026CES launch dated January 8, 2024.

September 202310Press articlecultofmac.comRead 13 October 2026Announcement article published September 20, 2023.

Status

Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/CLIP-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker offers this model for purchase on the accessed date.

Available3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3135012Read 13 October 2026Anker Japan store lists the Motion 300 in later colours (A3135012, A3135032, A3135062) from June 2025. The US store and Amazon US showed the Mirage Black speaker as unavailable on the accessed date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$79.996Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-motion-300-review-103438Read 13 October 2026Review gives an MSRP of $79.99.9Press articlecultofmac.com/833366/soundcore-motion-300-portable-speaker-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review says the speaker goes on sale for $79.99 at Soundcore and Amazon in the US. SoundGuys lists an MSRP of $79.99.10Press articlecultofmac.comRead 13 October 2026Announcement lists $79.99. Pre-orders had an early-bird price of $64.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€69.995Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/53768-1704707414-CES%202024%20JBL%20Portables%20Press%20Release%20EMEA%20Final%20v08.01-953b83.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published EMEA consumer launch price in euros. Separate from current discounts and USD retail prices.

€89.9911Press articleappgefahren.deRead 13 October 2026German article of October 17, 2023 gives a regular price of 89.99 euros with a launch offer of 74.99 euros. German retail prices include VAT.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, DE11Press articleappgefahren.deRead 13 October 2026Markets with launch price evidence: US from Cult of Mac and Germany from this article.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Mirage Black, Frost Blue, Fern Green9Press articlecultofmac.com/833366/soundcore-motion-300-portable-speaker-reviewRead 13 October 2026Launches in Mirage Black, with Frost Blue and Fern Green expected by early December 2023.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/CLIP-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies the speaker as portable or ultra-portable.

Portable1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/motion-300-speaker-a3135011Read 13 October 2026Maker page title and feature text call it a portable Bluetooth speaker.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Mono4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-clip-5-review-117130Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly calls one speaker mono. Wireless stereo requires a second matching speaker.

Stereo1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/motion-300-speaker-a3135011Read 13 October 2026Maker feature text says 30W stereo sound. Amazon lists 2 audio channels. Two speakers in TWS mode play one left and one right channel.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

AJBL Clip 5

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Rated power per driver (W)
Driver	1	45	7

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications states one 45 mm powered transducer and its RMS output. Passive radiator is separate.

Bsoundcore Motion 300

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Full-range driver	2	48

Source2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Specifications table, Speaker Driver 48mm x2. Driver type comes from the Anker Japan page. No per-driver rated power is stored because the basis is not stated.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

12Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 product description explicitly states one powerful driver and one passive radiator.

23Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3135012Read 13 October 2026Page names dual passive radiators together with BassUp.

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

7W2Maker 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 rated 7 W RMS.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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30W2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Specifications table, Audio Output Power 30W. The rating basis is not stated, so no rated continuous power is stored.

Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

95Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications claimed lower limit. Tolerance not published. Not measured bass extension.

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

20kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications upper limit 20 kHz. Tolerance not published.

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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88dB5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CDJWTWMBRead 13 October 2026Amazon technical details, Signal-to-Noise Ratio 88 db. iFixit lists the same value.

Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CLIP-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026JBL Portable app provides adjustable sound controls. Review separately identifies the number of EQ bands.

Yes2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026App offers a Custom EQ preset.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

54Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-clip-5-review-117130Read 8 October 2026Review describes 5-band customizable EQ in JBL Portable. EQ options depend on speaker firmware and app version. Group playback can reset custom EQ.

98Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/soundcore-motion-300-by-ankerRead 13 October 2026Review states users can define their own presets with a 9-band EQ in the app. Presets are not counted.

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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Yes2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Auto Adaptive EQ switches the EQ by placement. Vertical is Immersive Mode, horizontal is 360 Mode and handheld vertical is Dynamic Mode.

Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

Playtime Boost2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Named maker battery extension mode Playtime Boost. It changes sound and is separate from normal playback.

Immersive Mode, 360° Mode, Dynamic Mode, soundcore Signature, Voice, Treble Boost, Balance, BassUp2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Three Auto Adaptive EQ modes plus the app EQ presets soundcore Signature, Voice, Treble Boost, Balance and BassUp. Custom is a user EQ and is not listed.

Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CLIP-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Two speakers of the same model form a stereo pair. Cross-model grouping plays the same programme and does not establish stereo pairing.

Yes2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026TWS mode pairs two identical soundcore speakers, one as the left channel and one as the right channel.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Auracast1Maker product pagejbl.com/CLIP-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker names Auracast. No backward compatibility with the other JBL linking generation is inferred.

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Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-clip-5-review-117130Read 8 October 2026

Yes3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3135012Read 13 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.32Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal Bluetooth version from Technical Specifications. No codec inferred.

5.32Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Specifications table, Bluetooth Version 5.3.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-clip-5-review-117130Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly states SBC only. Not inferred from Bluetooth version.

SBC, AAC, LDAC3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3135012Read 13 October 2026Product specification table, supported codecs LDAC, SBC and MPEG2 AAC LC. Anker's Amazon listing image also shows LDAC and AAC LC logos.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.62Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal profile versions from Technical Specifications.

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CLIP-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly supports JBL Auracast speaker grouping and same-model stereo pairing. Source-to-speaker universal Auracast receiver role not inferred.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CLIP-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Features explicitly says Multi-Point Connection Yes. Concurrent source count is separate.

Yes9Press articlecultofmac.com/833366/soundcore-motion-300-portable-speaker-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review says you can connect via Bluetooth to two devices at once. The maker guide says the speaker plays from one device at a time and the user pauses the active device to play from another connected device.

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

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29Press articlecultofmac.com/833366/soundcore-motion-300-portable-speaker-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review says you can connect via Bluetooth to two devices at once.

Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

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100m2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Specifications table, 100 m (328 ft).

Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

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Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-clip-5-review-117130Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly says Bluetooth is the only audio connection, no wired audio input.

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USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

AJBL Clip 5

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe8ab748e/pdfs/PA_JBL_Clip%205_QSG_Global_SOP_V7_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG charging diagram confirms one USB-C charging connector. No audio-input role assumed for charging connector.

Bsoundcore Motion 300

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input

Source2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Guide shows one USB-C charging port. No audio input port is listed.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-clip-5-review-117130Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly states no microphone for phone calls.

Yes2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Guide lists answer and end call and reject call on the multi-function button. Amazon lists a built-in microphone and SoundGuys says the microphone works for calls.6Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-motion-300-review-103438Read 13 October 2026Review says the built-in microphone is usable for calls.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

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Connected phone voice assistant2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Guide says holding the multi-function button for 2 seconds activates the voice assistant software. It runs on the connected phone.

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, BassUp, Volume up/down, Multi-function button2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Guide button controls: power, Bluetooth pairing, BassUp, volume up and down, and a multi-function button for play/pause, track skip and calls.

Companion app

JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/CLIP-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names JBL Portable.

soundcore2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Guide names the soundcore app for product information, firmware updates, battery status and EQ.

App platforms

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iOS, Android4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3135QSG.pdfRead 13 October 2026Quick start guide carries Google Play and Apple trademark notices for the soundcore app. Cult of Mac confirms the app for iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe8ab748e/pdfs/PA_JBL_Clip%205_QSG_Global_SOP_V7_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026APP instruction says use JBL Portable for speaker configuration and software upgrade.

Yes2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Guide says the app informs the user when a new firmware version is detected.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes2Maker 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 documents the built-in lithium-ion polymer battery.

Yes2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

12h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications up to 12 h, dependent on volume level and audio content. Normal mode. Playtime Boost runtime is separate.

13h2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Specifications table, up to 13 hours, varies by volume level and music content. Anker Japan states up to 12 hours at 50 percent volume with BassUp off. The guide says LDAC reduces playtime.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

15h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Total up to 15 h with Playtime Boost. Normal 12 h plus up to 3 h. Reduced bass and changed EQ documented by SoundGuys. Volume and content still affect runtime.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

5.32Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal published pack energy. No cell voltage assumed.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

1,400mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal published capacity at the stated nominal pack voltage. Not power-bank output capacity.

3,100mAh2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Specifications table, Battery Capacity 3100mAh/7.2V. Retail and press listings give 3350 mAh. The maker guide is used.

Nominal battery voltage

3.8V2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal nominal pack voltage published alongside Wh and mAh.

7.2V2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Specifications table, 3100mAh/7.2V.

Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion polymer2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications identifies lithium-ion polymer.

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User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

3h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications full charge time. 5 V / 1 A input condition.

4h2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Specifications table says less than 4 hours. The quick start guide says 4 hours.

Quick charge duration

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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5 V, 3 A2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Specifications table, DC Power Input 5V 3A. The guide names the USB-C charging port.

Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

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Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IP671Maker product pagejbl.com/CLIP-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact published IP rating. QSG specifies 1 m immersion for 30 minutes.

IPX72Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Specifications table, Waterproof Level IPX7. No dust rating is published.

Floats

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Yes3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3135012Read 13 October 2026Feature line says the speaker withstands a drop from a height of about 2 m.

Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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2m3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3135012Read 13 October 2026Feature line, about 2 m. Landing surface and test conditions are not stated.

Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Integrated carabiner1Maker product pagejbl.com/CLIP-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker describes the integrated or supplied carry accessory.

Detachable strap3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3135012Read 13 October 2026Page describes the detachable strap for hanging on a bag, tent or tree.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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.

16.25h7Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-motion-300-review-103438Read 13 October 2026SoundGuys continuous music playback 16 h 15 min, converted to 16.25 h. Calibrated to peak at 75 dB SPL at 1 m with BassUp off. Speaker firmware 1.1.5, soundcore app 3.4.2. This volume is lower than a typical maker test. Trusted Reviews reports 14 to 15 hours at 50 to 55 percent volume.

Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

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.

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WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

285g(10.1 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw03908bc8/pdfs/JBL%20Clip%205_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published net speaker mass, including built-in battery. Packaging excluded.

776g(1.7 lb)3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3135012Read 13 October 2026Specification table, about 776 g. Colour variant page of the same speaker. Other listings round to 1.7 lb. SoundGuys lists 830 g and kopfhoerer.de lists 778 g without cable. The maker figure is used.

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, TPE rubber3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3135012Read 13 October 2026Page says the corners are covered with about 5 mm of plastic and soft TPE rubber.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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Hi-Res Audio Wireless10Press articlecultofmac.comRead 13 October 2026Announcement says the speaker has Wireless Hi-Res Certification. The Amazon listing image shows the Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo with LDAC.

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.

Soundcore Motion 300, USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick start guide, Safety manual3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3135012Read 13 October 2026Package contents: Motion 300, USB-C to USB-C cable, quick start guide, safety manual and warranty information. A charger is sold separately.

Links

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Product page

www.jbl.com/CLIP-5.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/CLIP-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model product page. Hardware details refer to this generation, not a Wi-Fi sibling or earlier model.

us.soundcore.com/products/motion-300-speaker-a31350111Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/motion-300-speaker-a3135011Read 13 October 2026Exact model product page of the maker's US store. The Mirage Black variant showed as sold out on the accessed date.

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.

service.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-EN2Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/A3135-ENRead 13 October 2026Maker English user guide for model A3135. The same guide is published as a PDF.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1.5years4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3135QSG.pdfRead 13 October 2026Quick start guide, 18-month limited warranty. The guide is multilingual, so no single market is named.

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