With tons of models to choose from , I think it’s fair to say we have hit peak portable speaker. From tiny, $25 devices that will fit in a pocket, to massive, $400+ boomboxes that require a built-in handle or shoulder strap, there’s a Bluetooth speaker for nearly every budget and gathering size.

But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for yet another model, as JBL proves with its new $100 JBL Grip. It’s essentially a smaller and lighter version of the company’s hugely popular Flip series, placing it between the Flip 7 and the JBL Go 4/Clip 5 on the portability scale. For some folks, that’s going to be the goldilocks zone. But just to sweeten the deal, JBL has reached into its toolbox and given the Grip an integrated LED lightshow, clearly inspired by the brand’s popular PartyBox lineup

See Full Page