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6 days agoJBL's Grip Is a Bluetooth Speaker With Lava Lamp Vibes
JBL Grip is an ultra-portable, waterproof Bluetooth speaker with surprising sound, lightweight design, 14-hour battery rating, and an integrated LED lightshow.
There are a lot of ways to be loud and annoying. For example, there's snoringa timeless classic that is not only loud, but also deprives you and others of sleep, killing two very depressing birds with one stone. Then there are more vestigial and niche forms of being obnoxious, like yodeling, which, if done outside of the Swiss Alps, feels like more of a cry for attention than anything else.
JBL is expanding its portable speaker selection, introducing the JBL Grip, a midrange option for people who want a more refined look compared to the ultra-portable Clip 5 or a slimmer, exclusively vertical design, compared to the more expensive Flip 7. According to JBL, the Grip speaker's dimensions are meant to resemble a seltzer can. The Grip also features up to 14 hours of playtime, JBL's proprietary AI Sound Boost, an ambient light panel, an IP68 dust and waterproof rating, and Bluetooth Auracast.