JBL Grip just landed. Designed to move, built to blast.
JBL welcomes a brand-new addition to its iconic portable speaker lineup
London, September 2nd 2025 – Introducing JBL Grip, the new ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker built so you really can just grab and go. Grip packs JBL Pro Sound, ambient lighting, and robust IP68 dust and water protection into a compact speaker that’s ready for wherever and however you listen.
Small in size, big on sound.
With bold JBL Pro Sound and a punchy 16W output, Grip is equipped with AI Sound Boost for more powerful, deeper bass without distortion. Pair two speakers for stereo sound or connect multiple speakers with AuracastTM for sound that takes things even further. Wherever you’re headed, Grip is coming with you. With an integrated rope hook, it’s easy to attach to a backpack, bike, or kayak. Rugged and ready, its IP68 water, dust, and drop proof means you can push your adventures without worrying about your gear.
The upright design mirrors the way you move. Even the JBL logo keeps up, stacked vertically to match Grip’s bold stance. Just grab, hang, or place anywhere you go. And to match your vibe, there’s an ambient light on the back panel. Just dive into the JBL Portable app to adjust the colour and intensity to suit your current playlist.
You’ve got up to 12 hours of playtime, plus another 2 with Playtime Boost activated as the speaker optimises and tunes the performance for a louder and crisper sound.
“JBL has been the category leader in portable speakers since we launched JBL Flip in 2012. The all new JBL Grip continues to push the category forward with proof that we’re not standing still as we deliver great sound at a very affordable price. We are excited to add Grip to our lineup, showing once again that there’s a JBL speaker for every moment, every mood, and every budget.” said Carsten Olesen, President of Consumer Audio at HARMAN.
JBL Grip will be available from September 2025 in seven standout colours, from classic black and white to bold purple, red, blue, camo and pink, for £79.99/€99.99 from uk.JBL.com.
Key features
- Bold JBL Pro Sound
- AI Sound Boost proprietary technology to analyse music in real-time and optimise speaker driver without distortion
- 12 hours of playtime and 2 more with Playtime Boost
- Auracast™ enabled for stereo and multi-speaker pairing
- Ambient Light on the back panel so you can set the mood to match your mix
- IP68 water, dust and drop proof
- JBL Portable App
- Built with post-consumer recycled plastic and FSC certified paper packaging
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About JBL
The JBL brand epitomizes the amazing sound that shapes life’s most epic moments. From iconic events like Woodstock and concerts at Madison Square Garden, to games at Yankee Stadium and weekend road trips, JBL products elevate listeners’ experiences with award-winning audio that lets them make the most of every moment. With 75 years of unmatched professional credentials and industry leading innovation, the JBL brand expertly blends a bold vision of the future with the passion and talent of engineers and designers around the globe. JBL’s Signature Professional Sound is the leading technology that powers major pop culture events, and the brand has partnered with the world’s top talent across music, sports and esports.
About HARMAN
HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics.