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Edifier HECATE ED-G1000II vs JBL Clip 5

What HECATE ED-G1000II does better (1) and where Clip 5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Edifier HECATE ED-G1000II
Edifier · 2025HECATE ED-G1000II
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
JBL Clip 5
JBL · 2024Clip 5
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $55
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Dimensions

Size comparison

HECATE ED-G1000IIClip 5
92 × 12010286.3 × 134.546
HECATE ED-G1000IIClip 5Difference
Height120 mm134.5 mm−14.5 mm
Width92 mm86.3 mm+5.7 mm
Depth102 mm46 mm+56 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HECATE ED-G1000II better than Clip 5?

  1. Lowest frequency88 Hz vs 95 Hz+8%

Why is Clip 5 better than HECATE ED-G1000II?

  1. Output power4 W vs 7 W+75%
  2. Highest frequency19,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+5%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Clip 5JBL Clip 5≈ $555.4
Sound
Output power4 W7 W
Speaker channels—Mono
Lowest frequency88 Hz95 Hz
Highest frequency19,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Stereo—No
Battery & charging
Battery life—12 h
Charging time—3 h
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Auracast—Yes
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight—285 g
Width92 mm86 mm
Height120 mm134 mm
Depth102 mm46 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effectsYes—
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