The JBL Clip 5 that’s launching at CES 2024 provides a barely wider carabiner to clip onto extra gadgets and an up to date sound system that makes it as much as 15 p.c louder with 10 p.c extra bass in comparison with the earlier mannequin. This light-weight, moveable speaker will go on sale this yr for $79.95 and in addition helps Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio and Auracast, along with the rest of a 2024 lineup that features the brand new $379.95 Xtreme 4 that may run for as much as 24 hours on a cost, and the cheaper $49.95 Go 4.
Auracast is one of the features of LE Audio, which we’ve described as “Bluetooth audio’s largest improve in years.” Including the flexibility to attach a number of audio units to a single supply makes them extra succesful than many different waterproof, light-weight, moveable audio system designed for yard barbecues, spontaneous picnics, or pool events.
Whereas the Clip 4 gave you 10 hours of playtime on a single cost, the Clip 5 provides you 12 hours (at average quantity). Just like its predecessors, the Clip 5 has IP67 water and dustproofing — so it could possibly survive falling right into a river or being thrown into the sand. It additionally features a 40 p.c improve in driver energy, which JBL says will enable for extra “streamlined sound” and constant bass.
The Clip 5 will hit shops in June and embrace six colour choices.