Name: Flip
Brand: JBL
SKU: 268052
Rating: 4.2 (40 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Small enough to fit comfortably in your hand
JBL has a more balanced sound profile and its soundstage has better directivity
JBL is better built and has a slightly better-balanced sound profile

Ugly Shoes And Ugly Sweaters
No sound customization features
Apple Home companion app is also only available with iOS devices

Bluetooth: yes
Bluetooth wireless range: 29.53 ft
Wireless network (wi-fi): no
Speakerphone: yes
Rms: 10 W
Impedance: 80 Ω
Playback time: 5 h
Battery capacity: 1000 mAh

JBL Flip - Pros & Cons

Small enough to fit comfortably in your hand
JBL has a more balanced sound profile and its soundstage has better directivity
JBL is better built and has a slightly better-balanced sound profile
It also has an exceptional soundstage performance
balanced mid-range helps reproduce vocals and lead instruments pretty clearly
better-built
and can support voice assistants
portable
lightweight design is easy to bring with you on the go
feels quite solid and durable
The speaker seems solid and durable
JBL Flip 5 is perfect for outdoors or just the shower
Highs are also pretty quiet
Connection strength is solid
JBL Charge 5 is a great speaker for indoors or outdoors
Durability plays a key role here
best indoors in rooms with good acoustics
The connectivity is also solid
surprisingly powerful and has solid bass
compact
budget-friendly speakers have a great reputation
Sound Quality Key Features View More Portable Bluetooth speakers are handy for travel and backyard afternoons
more noise
more stereo and more fun
the music played perfectly fine during our tests
its long battery life and exceptional waterproof credentials
JBL is very good at power management
people s lives more creative
fun and productive
The battery life is brilliant
is easy to operate and gets you plenty of bass
stunning performance
homogeneous sound and amazing dynamic range
Bluetooth connectivity is great
relaxed sound makes it a perfect choice for home and outdoor use
It connected smoothly and seamlessly
it offers almost as good sound at half the price
durable build and great audio quality
Flip 5 looks amazing and is just as well-built
neat design
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
sound quality and was well packaged
exciting and innovative tech
great sound
cool designs and a few really handy features
the companion app is very easy to use
the battery life is spectacular
the operation is pretty straightforward
the sound quality is phenomenal
Bluetooth range is extremely good
Sound is good
has USB C much better than Micro USB
easy-to-carry design with better-than-average bass
the Flip has been one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers
improved sound with stronger bass and overall clarity
improved sound quality
size -- it does have a nice tonal balance overall
JBL Flip 6 is pretty simple
IP67 rating is a welcome upgrade
durable build and form factor as before
improved water and dust resistance courtesy of

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No sound customization features
Apple Home companion app is also only available with iOS devices
JBL Flip 5 is mediocre for music
it lacks an EQ for this speaker
sound carried on just a mid-level volume
The Flip 5 lacks a microphone
neither speaker supports an aux input for wired playback
midrange notes are sometimes hard to hear during particularly prominent
JBL Flip series still only uses the SBC codec
there's no built-in Google or Alexa for voice assistance
the Flip 5 does not have a microphone
no mic for speakerphone
no voice assistant capability and the app isn't
Flip 5 is heavier and bigger compared to the Flip 4
it means you can only connect it via Bluetooth
There is no microphone feature or the ability to pair with Siri or Google Now
JBL receives many returns for spoiled speakers within the warranty
the sound breaks up a bit
loses a bit of quality
depressed power and Bluetooth buttons
It does not float
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
only has one speaker inside
The keys are not optimally recognizable in some case colors
Analog sources cannot be connected to the JBL Flip 6
which is not available at the launch of the 6th generation Flip
The sound is not as good as my other systems
Bluetooth speaker only uses one driver to cover the whole frequency spectrum
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
Mono only has one speaker in the left side of the tube
the purchase is a bit harder to justify
The Boom 3 can also be submerged
Flip 6's sound was tempered a tad
there is no still option to replay or backtrack to a previous song
added a bigger logo to the front of the speaker
it feels slightly expensive
the latter only lets you skip forward
not backward
the Flip 6 lacks speakerphone functionality and there's no aux input
the loop also gets some added bass thump
the UE Boom 3 also lacks a headphone jack
there s not much going on in the app
the two cannot do stereo playback
control buttons are just above the logo
The loop does not have a built-in clip

JBL Flip - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Bluetooth wireless range	29.53 ft Best: Ion Cornerstone Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
Peak power	10 W Best: Devialet Phantom Peak power: 4500 W
Impedance	80 Ω Best: Sony MS-410 Impedance: 30000 Ω
Weight	399.16 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g

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JBL Flip - Full Specifications

Channels	2.0
Low frequency	150.0 Hz
High frequency	20.0 kHz
RMS	10.0 W
Peak power	10.0 W
Impedance	80.0 Ω
Supported formats	MP3
Number of drivers	2

Height	6.3 in
Width	2.48 in
Depth	2.48 in
Weight	14.08 oz

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

Colour of product	Lilac Purple
Built-in display	no

USB	yes
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
Wired inputs	3.5mm
Bluetooth version	2.0
Bluetooth wireless range	29.53 ft
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)	1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no
NFC	yes
Headphone Port	yes

Battery operated	yes
Electric (not USB)	yes
Battery type	Li-Ion
Playback time	5.0 h
Battery capacity	1000.0 mAh
Battery life (max)	5.0 h

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JBL Flip JBL - Editorial Reviews (20)

3.9

Based on 20 reviews

RTINGS.com

Published: 20.01.2022

JBL Flip 5 Review

3.4

The JBL Flip 5 is a cylindrical Bluetooth speaker. It's well-built, has a carrying strap so you can take it with you on the go, and it comes in several different...

JBL Flip 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.

whathifi

Published: 05.06.2014

Home review

4.0

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

JBL Flip 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.