The competition in the Bluetooth speakers market, both the portable and the in-wall/mounted kind, has never been tighter than in the past years. The veritable audio equipment brands are having to compete with OEMs bent on creating their own, and even start-ups who use the power of crowdfunding to get their business started. JBL is one of those audio companies and they have responded to this challenge by coming out with a lot more products, and the two latest are the JBL Clip+ and the JBL Charge 2+.
The JBL Clip+ actually looks like one half of a pretty hefty pair of headphones (well, if the wearer is a giant). The round speaker has a clip top design and comes in eight different standard colors. Aside from connecting it through Bluetooth, you can also use the aux-in connector to plug in devices or equipment that are non-wireless. You can also use it as a speaker phone for answering calls as it has a built-in microphone. It has splash-free construction and the battery is rechargeable and can last for up to 5 hours.
The JBL Charge 2+ meanwhile is a long, cylindrical speaker has the same basic features and functions as the Clip+, except that it can also be used as a powerbank for charging your devices. It can also support up to three devices at the same time and can last up to 12 hours if fully charged. For a cool effect, it has passive radiators so listeners can actually see the bass while it’s playing.
The JBL Clip+ is already on back order but will be available for shipping by September 15 this year and costs $49.95. The JBL Charge 2+ is a bit more expensive at $149.95, given its additional functions, and is now ready for shipping. Both come in black, grey, blue, orange, red, green, yellow, and pink.
VIA: SlashGear
