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JBL’s Clip 5 can go more places and connect to more speakers with Auracast

10 percent more bass compared to last year’s speaker.

Khalid has covered tech, surveillance policy, consumer gadgets, and online communities for more than a decade. This lightweight, portable speaker will go on sale this year for $79.95 and also supports Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio and Auracast, along with the rest of a 2024 lineup that includes the new $379.95 Xtreme 4 that can run for up to 24 hours on a charge, and the cheaper $49.95 Go 4. Similar to its predecessors, the Clip 5 has IP67 water and dustproofing — so it can survive falling into a river or being thrown into the sand.

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