| Name | JBL Grip | JBL Pulse 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Small | Medium |
| MSRP | $99.95 | $249.95 |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 1.0 (mono) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 1× 43×80 mm | 1× 2.5″ |
| Tweeters: | - | 1× 0.63″ |
| Subwoofers: | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | 16 W | 40 W |
| Frequency range | 70.0 Hz - 20 kHz | 58.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ via app | ✔ via app |
| Party mode? (mono) | ✔ Auracast | ✔ PartyBoost |
| Other (special) audio features? | AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+2h) | 360 degree sound |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Guitar/mic input? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB-A playback? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX in? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other in/outputs? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Battery life | 12 hours | 12 hours |
| Charge time | 3 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 10.01 Wh | 27 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Charging port(s): | USB-C | USB-C |
| Powerbank function? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | Light effect button | ❌ |
| App? | JBL Portable app | JBL Portable app |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | 1× light panel | 360 degrees |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 15.25×6.4×6.52 | 21.4×10.7×13.2 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6×2.52×2.56 | 8.5×4.2×5.2 |
| Weight (kg): | 0.385 | 1.47 |
| Weight (lbs): | 0.849 | 3.2 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IP68 | IP67 |
| Transportation method? | In hand | In hand |
| Color options: | 10 colors | 1 color: Black |
| Other features? | Loop | - |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | Not included | USB-A to USB-C |
| Accessories? | - | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | JBLGRIP | JBLPULSE5 |
| User guide / manual | Quick start guide | Quick start guide |
| Official site link: | JBL.com | JBL.com |
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