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JBL Flip 51 / 9
JBL

JBL Flip 5

It's still good, but maybe you want the Flip 6 for a similar price

Current price · Amazon US
$79.99
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Value for Money & durability / build quality
8.8/ 10
8.8
0.010.0

A 8.8 puts its value for money in the top 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 56 of the 167 we've cataloged.

9/ 10
9
0.010.0

A 9 puts its durability / build quality in the top half of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 53 of the 167 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
12 hBelow average
12 h
5 h30 h

below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 167 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IPX7
IP6740%IPX730%IPX49%IP686%

IPX7 appears on 30% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Bluetooth Version
4.2
5.334%5.021%5.410%4.28%

4.2 appears on 8% of the 135 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Is Portable
YesMost common
True92%False8%

True is the most common — on 92% of the 160 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
12 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Fast Charging
Yes
Powerbank Output
No

Build

IP Rating
IPX7
Floating Design
Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
4.2
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Multi Speaker Chain
Yes
Stereo Pairing
Yes

Design

Is Portable
Yes
Color Options
Desert sand, dusty pink, fiesta red, forest green, grey stone, midnight black, mustard yellow, ocean blue, river teal, squad, steel white
Dimensions Depth
69 mm
Dimensions Height
74 mm
Dimensions Width
181 mm
Carry Strap
Yes
Power Source
Rechargeable battery
Weight
500 g

Features

Speakerphone
No

Sound

Amplification
Active (powered)
Driver Count
1
Frequency Response
65-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
65 Hz
Total Power Output
20 W

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.5/ 10
Recommended
Adam Molina
Reviewed byAdam MolinaReviewed June 2022
Battery life7.0
Connectivity5.0
Design8.0
Portability7.2
Features7.8
Value8.8
The verdict

The Flip 5 is a worthy successor to the Flip 4 and if you're going to be heading out for a weekend trip or just going to the backyard, this is definitely worth the asking price.

✓What we like
✓IPX7 waterproof
✓Lightweight and portable
✓Decent sound
✓Battery life
✓USB-C charging
✓Price
✕What could be better
✕No Bluetooth 5 or high quality codecs
✕Sound quality is good for hikes or the beach, but isn't great
✕No 3.5mm input
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