Between The IP67 water and dust resistance, the USB C charging, the great build quality, the jacket, this little clip on the back being able to use it for portability, being able to hook it anything that you want.

Overall, for what they are trying to do here, I think they really did a good job.

The very smallest Klipsch offers amazingly full-bodied sound and solid features in outdoor use with tiny, handbag-compatible dimensions. You shouldn't expect hi-fi miracles or party volumes, but you should expect balanced sound.

The durable Klipsch Austin offers decent sound for its compact size, but it doesn't stand out against similarly priced Bluetooth speakers.