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Awards Editors' Choice Award  Best Buy Award Top Pick Award Top Pick Award 
Price $329 List
$299.00 at Amazon		$150 List
$114.97 at Amazon		$130 List
$99.95 at Amazon		$179 List
$196.00 at Amazon		$80 List
$49.95 at Amazon
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Pros Incredible audio quality, powerful volume, pairs with other soundlink modelsGood overall sound, great volume, great battery life, waterproofGood sound quality, waterproof, long battery lifeGreat audio quality, wireless charging, compact size, integrates with Sonos home systemsSuper-portable, waterproof, great battery life
Cons Expensive, not the most portableNot the strongest bass, a bit priceyNot the strongest sounding bassPoor battery lifeSound quality diminishes significantly at higher volumes
Bottom Line If lush audio in a portable package is your top priority, this is the best speaker you can buyA good mix of sound quality/volume and durabilityAn affordable balance for those that want good sound quality and portability but don't want to pay a premium price for the absolute bestThis speaker delivers lush sounds in a compact size, is exceptionally portable, charges on a wireless pad, and integrates with other Sonos speakers seamlesslyThis mega-portable, waterproof, and durable speaker is perfectly at home on hikes, bike rides, out on the lake, or in the shower
Rating Categories Bose SoundLink Revo... UE Boom 3 JBL Flip 5 Sonos Roam JBL Clip 4
Sound Quality (40%)
10.0
7.0
7.0
9.0
6.0
Portability (25%)
5.0
8.0
7.0
7.0
10.0
Volume (20%)
9.0
8.0
9.0
8.0
6.0
Battery Life (15%)
10.0
9.0
9.0
5.0
9.0
Specs Bose SoundLink Revo... UE Boom 3 JBL Flip 5 Sonos Roam JBL Clip 4
Dimensions (in x in x in) 4.13" x 4.13" x 7.25" 2.9" x 2.9" x 7.25" 3.64" x 3.6" x 8.5" 6.61" x 2.44" x 2.36" 1.8" x 3.4" x 5.3"
Inputs and Charging Ports Micro USB port Micro USB port Micro USB port USB-C port, wireless Qi charging USB-C port
IP Rating IP55 IP67 IPX7 IP67 IP67
Reported Weight (ounces) 32 oz 24 oz 19.04 oz 15.20 oz 8.48 oz
Measured Weight 32 oz 22 oz 19 oz 15.2 oz 8.13 oz
Wireless Range (feet) 30 150 Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Reported Battery Life (hours) 17 15 12 10 10
Measured Battery Life (hours) 34 24 27 10.25 27