- JBL grip is cylindrical but less (and cheaper) than flip 7
- BOLD JBL PRO SOUND With a ‘Punchy’ 16W output
- Auracast -Connection, IP68 Waterproofing and Tempting Price Tag
If I looked at JBL’s enviable Bluetooth speaker lineup with a critical eye, I might say that while JBL Flip 7 is a stable storms of a portable speaker (and fully deserving its place on tippy-top of our best bluetooth speakers Guide), there is typically always between it and says, and says, means that there is compared to a size.
And that is why I am so happy to see the launch of the JBL grip; It feels like JBLS was looking at its reach and said, “We have something for $ 49.95 / £ 39.99 / AU $ 59.95 and we have something for $ 149 / £ 129 / AU $ 179. Can we make something divide the difference – something priced at $ 99?”
And the JBL grip is that the speaker, priced $ 99 (then about £ 75 or AU $ 150, though these prices are currently guessing) or a direct rival for the magnificent mug size ultimate ears Wonderboom 4.
What about its dimensions? JBL tells us that the grip is “inspired by the shares of a Seltzer can”, but if it doesn’t work right away, think about the interconnected cocktail cans or maybe the well-known energy drink named after a colorful male cow.
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At the top of the spec sheet for the JBL grip is JBLS Pro Sound Audio Tuning, a “Punchy 16W Output” plus AI Sound Boost for “More powerful and deeper bass without distortion”.
You can pair two speakers for stereo sounds or connect multiple speakers with auracast. There is an integrated rope hook on the speaker to make it easy to attach to a backpack or bike, says, and its IP68 water, dust and drop-proof construction mean you don’t have to worry about dropping it in water up to 1.5 m deep, for up to 30 minutes.
Endurance? You need to get up to 12 hours playing time plus another 2 hours of playing time boost enabled, which is more than acceptable for a speaker of this size.
My personal favorite new feature on the grip speaker? A pill-shaped but quite large surrounding light on the back panel so you can set the mood to match your playlist using the JBL-Bearing app.
The JBL grip is now available for for-sales in the US, priced $ 99.95 on JBL.COMWith a wider release scheduled for September 28, 2025. Color settings? Of course: Six Standout -Finish arrives, including classic black, white, bold purple (which would be my favorite choice), red, blue and camo.
Will it join the rows of our best waterproof speakers Roundup soon? Time (and Techradar’s thorough testing process) tells – but I really hope so.
