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JBL Grip vs Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4

What Grip does better (2) and where Wonderboom 4 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Grip
JBL · 2025Grip
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $75
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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4
Ultimate Ears · 2024Wonderboom 4
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $75
5.3Battery5.7
9.4Build & features8.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

GripWonderboom 4
64 × 1536595.3 × 10495.3
GripWonderboom 4Difference
Height153 mm104 mm+49 mm
Width64 mm95.3 mm−31.3 mm
Depth65 mm95.3 mm−30.3 mm
Weight385 g420 g−35 g

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

Why is Grip better than Wonderboom 4?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  2. Weight385 g vs 420 g+9%

Why is Wonderboom 4 better than Grip?

  1. Charging time3 h vs 2.6 h+15%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL GripJBL Grip≈ $758.9
Sound
Output power16 W—
Speaker channelsMono—
Lowest frequency70 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
StereoNo—
Battery & charging
Battery life14 h14 h
Charging time3 h2.6 h
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.4—
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
AuracastYes—
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight385 g420 g
Width64 mm95 mm
Height153 mm104 mm
Depth65 mm95 mm
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
Floats—Yes
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
Light effectsYes—
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