JBL GRIP Compact Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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Overview

The GRIP Compact Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Bold JBL Pro Sound and Ambient Light is the speaker that's always within reach, easy to grab, and easy to hold. Don't let its compact size fool you; the JBL Grip delivers powerful JBL Pro Sound, with big, punchy bass and crystal-clear highs that bring your music to life whether you're soundtracking a beach day or a quiet morning. Create the ideal atmosphere for any moment with the built-in ambient light on the back panel, which adapts to your vibe. Use the convenient side-panel control button to switch between light themes, ensuring the mood is always right. This speaker is built to handle anything your adventure throws at it. With an industry-leading IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating¹, it's ready to go wherever you do. Its rugged, drop-proof design means it can survive a hard fall onto concrete, so an accidental drop won't stop the music. Keep the party going with up to 14 hours of playtime on a single charge², extended with Playtime Boost. When you want an even bigger sound, use Auracast™ to connect multiple speakers. Stereo pair two GRIPs for an instant surround sound experience or link as many JBL Auracast™-enabled speakers as you have for a massive, immersive soundscape. Fine-tune your audio and lighting with the JBL Portable app. You can also feel good about your choice, as the speaker is constructed in part with recycled plastic and fabric and comes in FSC-certified paper packaging. This product includes a manufacturer's warranty for your peace of mind.

¹IP68 waterproof rating. Can be immersed in water up to 6.6 feet (2 meters) for up to 1 hour.
²Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors; actual results will vary.

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Reviews

4.3

29 reviews

100% of reviewers recommend this product.

Battery lacking

BooMike . 27 days ago

It’s a great speaker “packs a punch” as they say, I’m docking two stars simply because it overheats and dies within two hours if I blast it, what’s the point of having a speaker you cant turn up all the way.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Battery lasted 1 1/2 hrs at high volume.

Choreographer . 1 month ago

Battery life is disappointing. I use 2 of them for my dance classes and need them to be at a high volume (from other online reviews I guess it drains the battery if the volume is high) and I am not able to get through one night of classes which is about 3-4 hours. They died after an hour and a half after being fully charged. I would not have bought them if I would have known that prior.

Customer Support - 1 month ago

Thanks for your feedback on our JBL Grip. The published up-to-playtime is the maximum battery time you will get when listening at background levels. As you turn up the volume, the playtime will be reduced, much like a phone battery when you brighten the screen. The same goes for source material. Music with more bass will also reduce playtime. It is possible that the battery is working correctly, but depletes more quickly when the volume is very loud and/or the bass has been boosted. Please try to charge the battery to 100% and then listen to music without any bass boosted, and at a very low volume. If the battery lasts close to the published up-to-playtime, the battery is working fine. However, if you get less than 90% of the published spec, this likely means that the battery is losing its capacity. Please contact us for further assistance.

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Specs

Features

Experience bold audio with punchy bass and clear highs from JBL Pro Sound
Built-in, adaptable ambient light
IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating¹
Enjoy up to 14 hours of continuous music on a single charge²
Drop-proof design
Wirelessly link multiple speakers with Auracast™
Customize your settings and features using the JBL Portable app
Made in part with recycled plastic and fabric for a more sustainable choice

Specs

Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.5 x 6 in.
Weight: 0.85 lbs

SKU#

JBLGRIPBLKAM

What's in the box

GRIP Compact Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Quick start guide
Manufacturer's warranty card and safety sheet

Reviews

JBL GRIP Compact Portable Bluetooth Speaker Reviews

4.3

29 reviews

100% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Battery lacking

BooMike . 27 days ago

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Battery lasted 1 1/2 hrs at high volume.

Choreographer . 1 month ago

Customer Support - 1 month ago

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Excellent Speaker!

Kevorargh . 1 month ago

We just bought this to replace a JBL Flip speaker, and so far, we are delighted with it. The sound is fantastic for a little speaker and sounds full and clear.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Nice Speaker

MeraUsa . 1 month ago

I bought this speaker a few days ago and I'm super happy with it. Even though it's small, it has incredible sound quality! And the battery lasts an impressive amount of time!

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Get what you paid for

dbsk . 1 month ago

Base is lacking. Design is very nice. Fits in a cup holder, so great for a golf cart, pool float, or beach chair. Sound quality is mid.

Customer Support - 1 month ago

Thank you for sharing your experience with the JBL Grip. While we strive for all our products to meet the highest standards, we understand this wasn't the case for you. Your feedback is important and will be relayed directly to our product development team as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our offerings.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

No charger

Kim Ser . 1 month ago

Got this from my work as a 25 years of service gift. (I know that’s it) And a charging cord is not included. That’s annoying!

Customer Support - 1 month ago

Thanks for your feedback. To minimize e-waste, we consciously choose not to include a charging cable in our packaging. You can use any standard USB-C cable to charge your JBL Grip, as well as a power adapter compliant with the USB-C standard. Past products already have standardized USB-C cables, which can be reused for new products.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Amazing Speaker!

BillyBob234 . 2 months ago

Amazing speaker! Who would have guessed you could get so much sound out of a small speaker.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Small package but big performance

Bmanbill55 . 2 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Grip is everything you need in a to go speaker and more. Although it is small, it packs a punch. I always use it when I'm working in the garage since it's dustproof and dropproof, and after take it to the shower since it's waterproof as well. It's quick to connect to my phone so it's no hassle at all. The multicolored light on the back is a cool addition to add to the vibes as well. With 14 hours of playback I hardly ever have to worry about bringing a charger to keep the jams going. For the money you really can't go wrong!

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Great to have on the go

kitkatt611 . 2 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This little guy exceeded my expectations when I took it with me on a lake camping trip recently. I'm pretty particular about audio quality, but was impressed by how full and rich the sound was for such a small device. The bass is surprisingly deep without overpowering the mids or highs, vocals stayed clear, and the speaker had no trouble projecting across our area. I pushed the volume more than once, and it held up without distorting, which speaks to its quality. Durability-wise, it handled the outdoors really well. The quality of sound stayed clear/unaffected despite it getting splashed on and knocked around in my backpack. Battery life lasted us the whole trip with hours of playback each day, and it even had some juice left when we packed up. For such a compact speaker, it delivers. If you're someone who cares about audio fidelity but also wants something truly easy to pack and resilient, this one is a solid pick.

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

Top Shelf Product that fits in your pocket

LRollin . 2 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was surprised by the sound coming out of this portable speaker. I mean it really sounded like a bigger speaker so much, I questioned the purpose of the bigger bluetooth speakers. Its omni directional sound was so good, you don’t have to point it in any specific direction. The app functionality if great and useful. To top it off is the very cool light bar on the back that looks like liquid and can change any color on beat. I can literally take it anywhere, you name it. JBL is professional grade in this arena. I mean if you look at the price compared to value and quality, it’s a no brainer. Always look for JBL…

jbl.com Originally posted on jbl.com

FAQs

JBL GRIP Compact Portable Bluetooth Speaker FAQs

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jucca . Nov 24, 2025

is a splash reader?

Answer from Customer Support10 days

We appreciate your question. To best assist you, we need some additional information. Please contact us directly at: https://support.jbl.com/us/en/#contact

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eRRe . Nov 21, 2025

It's stereo or monoaural?

Answer from Customer Support14 days

Thanks for your inquiry. Our JBL Grip is mono and features a 43 × 80 mm full-range transducer.

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captgoodhope . Oct 18, 2025

Does it have multipoint, connect to 2 devices at the same time?

Answer from Customer Support1 month

Thanks for your question. Our JBL Grip does not support multipoint connection, so it can not connect to two devices at the same time. However, it does support multi-speaker connection through Auracast, which allows you to connect two or more JBL Grip speakers or other JBL Auracast-enabled speakers together.

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Patty M . Oct 4, 2025

I can’t figure out the chargers. Which one do I use for the Grip and where can I get it?

Answer from Customer Support2 months

Thanks for your question. You can use any standard USB-C cable to charge your JBL Grip as well as a power adapter compliant with the USB-C standard.

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Mat5 . Oct 1, 2025

Is this speaker stereo or mono

Answer from Customer Support2 months

Thanks for your inquiry. Our JBL Grip is mono and features a 43 × 80 mm full-range transducer.

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Michael1513 . Sep 30, 2025

Can the Grip group with non JBL speakers that support true Auracast?

Answer from Customer Support2 months

Thanks for your question. Our Auracast-enabled speakers are currently intended to be able to receive Auracast signals from other Harman products. While they may be able to connect to non-Harman products, we can't guarantee full compatibility.

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SDoran . Sep 23, 2025

Dose the auracast work with partyboost

Answer from Customer Support2 months

Thanks for your question. Auracast does not work with PartyBoost. They are two different connection technologies and are not compatible with each other.

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Jin Hong . Sep 18, 2025

Is the racetrack driver used in the JBL GRIP a Long-Excursion driver? Or, is it a regular driver?

Answer from Customer Support2 months

Thank you for your inquiry. The racetrack driver featured in the JBL GRIP is expertly engineered for Normal Excursion operation, ensuring outstanding performance within a compact form factor. This design choice is crucial for delivering an exceptional audio experience while maintaining a sleek and portable design.

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Gilbz . Sep 17, 2025

What is the range for Bluetooth

Answer from Customer Support2 months

Thanks for your question. Our Bluetooth range is typically up to 30 feet (10 meters) in open space without walls or interference. This applies to all JBL products with Bluetooth capability.

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Jin Hong . Sep 14, 2025

How can I buy the "Special Colors"? In the Spec Sheet, there are four "Special Colors". I would like to try those new colors!

Answer from Customer Support2 months

Thanks for your question. We don’t have an update yet on the release of the special colors for our JBL Grip. Once new colors become available, they will be announced on our official website.

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