From wedding week karaoke machines to speakers that double as chargers , JBL makes speakers for nearly every situation. Even so, with its latest portable Bluetooth speaker, the brand is expanding its range of options.

As of Sept. 2, the JBL Grip is officially up for preorder for $99.95, and will become widely available on Sept. 28. At the size of a tall can and a price sitting firmly in the low to middle portion of JBL's portable speaker lineup, the Grip offers a good degree of flexibility in portability and pricing.

So what should you expect out of the new speaker? Here's what you need to know. The new JBL Grip comes in an array of colors. Credit: JBL

JBL Grip speaker specs

At Mashable, we've tested several speakers from the JBL lineup, from the $879.95 PartyBox 520 to the

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