![]() That said, it's the only one of the bunch that's waterproof, which could prove to be valuable for some. The one exception is the G-Go, which I find to be out of place next to the other speakers. The quality in construction is unprecedented for the cost, and the audio quality is also second to none in each speaker's price class. And they're all affordable – whether you have $20 or $100, you can not only get a speaker, but a good one. ![]() Within the G-Project speaker family, there's likely something for everyone, whether you want big or small. At $20, it fits well in the stocking-stuffer category and is built to take a beating. And the Zip makes a perfect speaker for kids who may not be the most careful with their stuff. If you have a very limited budget, this is definitely the way to go. Next to the G-Boom, I'm the most impressed with the Pop and Zip, as it's just amazing that G-Project was able to coax this much sound out of such a small, affordable speaker. Otherwise, the outside is the same on both – the power button is on the bottom, and there's a hook on the "back" so it can be hooked to backpack or something with a carabineer. Since the Zip is inline-only, it obviously can't support these features, so it's a bit more basic. On the outside, the Pop offers basic Bluetooth features: Play/pause/answer/end call, volume up, and volume down. Both are also battery-powered (rechargeable, not replaceable), which I only mention because it could be assumed that the Zip is passive. The "Surround Sound" option also has a dramatic effect here, so I'd recommend playing with that, too.Īll that said, they don't get very loud (but really, would you expect a speaker of this size to?), and that's really the only downside of these pint-sized monsters. There's definitely a sweet spot in there somewhere though, so you just have to place with it until you like what you hear. Speaking of the latter, if you use Google Play Music and crank the bass up with the built-in EQ, the speaker will definitely let you know what is too much – it turns your music into a distorted mess. Overall, I'd say the Grip has a very balanced sound – not too tinny, but not overly bassy, either. ![]() There are two LEDs on the front that show power and Bluetooth status. The right side houses the microUSB charging port and auxiliary input (found beneath a small silicon door) and an aluminum bar for connecting and included wrist strap, while the controls – play/pause, power, pair, and volume up/down – are on the right side. The entire unit has a very industrial look to it (much like all of G-Project's other speakers), with a strong aluminum casing and rubberized caps on either end. ![]() According to G-Project, it can withstand drops of over eight feet and a crush force of over 1,339 pounds. It's not splash/waterproof like the Go, but it's definitely rugged as hell. The Grip is tough as nails and built to withstand a beating. Like with other G-Project speakers, though, it's about more than just sound – it's about not having to baby your speaker and doing with it what you want. That's saying something, as the Grip easily trumps not only other speakers in this price range, but also ones that cost substantially more. The Ultimate Ears BOOM is the only speaker in the same size class that I've heard and consider better than the G-Grip, but it's also more than twice the cost. The sound is pretty astounding for such a compact speaker, especially when its $70 price tag is taken into consideration. It's small and light enough to be thrown into a bag without taking up too much extra space, but big enough to actually be useful. The Grip is G-Project's Jambox-sized speaker. This way you can throw a few packs of batteries in your bag and have tunes the entire time. ![]() Update: G-Project reached out and let me know that the reason for choosing to go with AA batteries instead of something rechargeable was for camping and extended outdoor activities without power. Still, eight is a good round number that I feel comfortable about stating. It got me through the majority of a workday before temporarily kicking the bucket, but of course if you're out in the elements and have it cranked the entire time, you're likely going to get less. G-Project claims the Go should be able to get about eight hours of use on one set of AA batteries (unless you use the full-size USB port on the back to charge your phone whilst streaming tunes), and I found that to be basically spot on. I can only assume its $70 price tag is what kept G-Project from throwing a rechargeable battery pack in the Go, but I can't help but feel like that's going to be a dealbreaker for most. It can be used two different ways: on four AA batteries (nope, not kidding), or plugged directly in with the AC Adapter. The G-Go's sort of an oddity in the G-Project speaker family, as it's the only one that isn't rechargeable. ![]()
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