Name: Flip 2
Brand: JBL
SKU: 268150
Rating: 4.2 (41 reviews)

JBL Flip 2 - Pros & Cons

feature works fine with good voice quality
Songs sound reasonably well balanced and relatively full
size
durability
and sound quality
both sound decent and handle the elements
JBL Flip 5 sounds quite good
is better made and feels more durable
vocals and instruments like drums nice and clear
fuller and more refined sound
The pairing process is pretty simple
new dual speaker design helps to keep higher frequencies nice and crisp
very portable and durable
punchy bass and decent clarity
offers a very refined and full sound for its size
workmanship and thoughtful planning
It works well even when nearby radio interference sources are strong
the audio quality is pretty good
more noise
more stereo and more fun
Flip 2 has a great sense of rhythm too
JBL Flip 5 delivers some powerful audio in a waterproof design
its long battery life and exceptional waterproof credentials
JBL is very good at power management
It also has good directivity
JBL is better built and has a more balanced sound profile
people s lives more creative
fun and productive
balanced mid-range ensures vocals and lead instruments reproduce accurately
balanced mid-range ensures vocals and lead instruments are clearly and
sound is more customizable
a much wider and more immersive soundstage performance
JBL offers a better-balanced sound profile
It feels quite solid and is wrapped in a tight fabric
small and lightweight design makes it incredibly easy to bring along
Sony is a more versatile speaker overall
The battery life is brilliant
good sound quality and the impressive durability
rugged and robust design
easy-to-use
rugged
and well-
powerful bass and rich mid frequencies
the battery life is spectacular
the operation is pretty straightforward
the sound quality is phenomenal

No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
Bluetooth speaker only uses one driver to cover the whole frequency spectrum
no room in the case for the charger
lack of sub-bass extension leaves a lot to be desired
no mic for taking phone calls and no AUX port
the sub-bass is occasionally painfully missing
the purchase is a bit harder to justify
glowing white power button on this Flip JBL 2 speaker
No JBL Connect+ App Support The JBL Connect Plus app
dent if you bump the speaker into a hard or sharp corner
No speakerphone functionality or aux input
JBL Flip that didn t automatically connect to a smartphone
small size and massive sound
No JBL upgrade would be complete without a refresh of the available colorways
A little expensive
JBL has hidden behind its circular grille
battery life takes a dip at higher volumes
there are no fancy Bluetooth codecs to speak of
very small lettering can get obscured by the grille's woven surface
a terribly accurate sound signature
the truly deep bass is not part of the equation here
there is no still option to replay or backtrack to a previous song
it lacks low-bass
added a bigger logo to the front of the speaker
Flip 6 is smaller and has a removable carrying strap
connect it to JBL Connect+ speakers
very loud and lacks a thumpy and rumbling low-bass
a way to skip back to your previous track
never sound bloated or muddy
no port to charge your phone from

JBL Flip 2 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Peak power	12 W Best: Devialet Phantom Peak power: 4500 W
Weight	381.02 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g
Playback time	5 h Best: Music Angel Mini Best Friendz Playback time: 120 h

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JBL Flip 2 - Full Specifications

Channels	1.0
Low frequency	100.0 Hz
High frequency	20.0 kHz
Peak power	12.0 W
Supported formats	FLAC MP3
Number of drivers	2

Height	6.3 in
Width	6.3 in
Depth	2.56 in
Weight	13.44 oz

Docking station for mobile/Tablet	no
Radio receiver	no
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)	no
USB input port	yes
Built-in microphone	yes

Colour of product	Black Blue Red White Yellow

USB	yes
Type of USB connector	Mini-USB
AUX in	yes
Source of connection	Android App Mac App PC App Windows Phone App iOS App
Aptx Support	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth codec	aptX SBC
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP
Wired inputs	3.5mm
Bluetooth version	3.0
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)	1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no
NFC	yes

Battery operated	yes
USB powered	yes
Electric (not USB)	no
Battery type	Li-Ion
Playback time	5.0 h
Battery capacity	2000.0 mAh
Battery life (max)	5.0 h

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JBL Flip 2 JBL - Editorial Reviews (16)

3.9

Based on 16 reviews

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JBL Flip 2 Reviewed: The New JBL Flip 6 Wireless Speaker Is A Genuine Party Animal

Forbes

Published: 13.11.2021

Reviewed: The New JBL Flip 6 Wireless Speaker Is A Genuine Party Animal

It's one of the world's favourite wireless speakers, but now The JBL Flip is better than ever. The JBL Flip 6 has better sound, is more robust and comes in nine cool colors.

Tom's Guide

Published: 27.06.2014

JBL Flip 2 Review

3.0

The Flip 2 is an affordable, portable Bluetooth speaker that gets plenty loud, but the fidelity won't wow you.

JBL Flip 2 10 best Bluetooth speakers across price bands

DNA India

Published: 10.07.2015

10 best Bluetooth speakers across price bands

We pick ten Bluetooth speakers across price bands from the scores of speakers on offer.

SoundGuys

Published: 26.04.2014

JBL Flip 2 Review

The JBL Flip 2 looks a lot like the original Flip. Does this speaker improve on the original, or should you stick to the original?

JBL Flip 2 The Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers For Every Sound

Gizmodo

Published: 06.09.2016

The Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers For Every Sound

It’s been a long, long time since we checked back with bluetooth speakers, and the market is still flooded with an endless number of near-anonymous companies churning out absolutely awful products. To that end, little has changed.

JBL Flip 2 Top portable speaker takes it up a notch

CNET

Published: 07.03.2014

Top portable speaker takes it up a notch

Although its battery life remains a weak point and its price has gone up a bit, the second-generation Flip is an improvement over the original and one of the best mini portable Bluetooth speakers currently available.

JBL Flip 2 JBL FLIP 2 Wireless Portable Stereo Speaker Review

PinoyTechBlog

Published: 04.03.2014

JBL FLIP 2 Wireless Portable Stereo Speaker Review

I spent a couple of weeks with the JBL Flip 2, one of the latest…

whathifi

Published: 05.06.2014

Home review

Good performer for the money, but isn’t a fully rounded package

JBL Flip 2 JBL Flip 6 review: The best BANG for your buck small Bluetooth speaker

Techaeris

Published: 06.12.2021

JBL Flip 6 review: The best BANG for your buck small Bluetooth speaker

4.9

Our JBL Flip 6 review looks at a Bluetooth speaker with great battery life, improved sound, USB-C charging, and an attractive price point.

TechGearLab

Published: 03.09.2019

JBL Flip 5 Review

4.6

Finding a reasonable balance between sound quality/volume and portability/ruggedness, the JBL Flip 5 is the quintessential jack of all trades, master of...

Lifewire

Published: 12.10.2020

JBL Flip 5 Review

3.6

The JBL Flip 5 has solid battery life and build quality, providing you with substantial sound for almost any adventure you throw at it. I put it to test for a week.

RTINGS.com

Published: 10.02.2022

JBL Flip 6 Review

3.2

The JBL Flip 6 is a small portable Bluetooth speaker that's the next generation of the JBL Flip 5. Like its predecessor, it comes in many different colors, so yo...

PCMAG

Published: 15.11.2019

JBL Flip 5 Review

4.0

The JBL Flip 5 speaker delivers a strong Bluetooth audio experience in an outdoor-friendly design you can customize to your liking.

TechRadar

Published: 21.03.2022

JBL Flip 6 review

JBL keeps it simple with another excellent Bluetooth speaker

Coolsmartphone

Published: 05.05.2015

JBL Flip 2 - Review - Coolsmartphone

Here's another Bluetooth speaker that I've had the pleasure of using. The JBL Flip 2. JBL have been around in the audio industry for a very long time.