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JBL Flip 7

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$119.95
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Value for Money & durability / build quality
8/ 10
8
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A 8 puts its value for money in the top third of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 56 of the 164 we've cataloged.

9/ 10
9
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A 9 puts its durability / build quality in the top half of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 53 of the 164 we've cataloged.

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Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
14 hBelow average
14 h
5 h42 h

below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 135 of 164 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP68
IP6738%IPX731%IPX410%IP686%

IP68 appears on 6% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).

Bluetooth Version
5.4
5.335%5.020%5.411%4.29%

5.4 appears on 11% of the 132 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).

Is Portable
YesMost common
True92%False8%

True is the most common — on 92% of the 157 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
14 h
Charging Method
USB-C

Build

IP Rating
IP68
Floating Design
Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.4
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC
Connection Type
Bluetooth, wired-usb-c
Multi Speaker Chain
Yes
Stereo Pairing
Yes

Design

Is Portable
Yes
Color Options
Black, blue, camouflage, pink, purple, red, white
Dimensions Depth
72 mm
Dimensions Height
70 mm
Dimensions Width
183 mm
Carry Strap
Yes
Power Source
Rechargeable battery
Weight
560 g

Features

Speakerphone
No
Companion App
IOS + Android

Sound

Amplification
Active (powered)
Channels
1.0 (mono)
Driver Count
2
Frequency Response
60-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
60 Hz
Total Power Output
35 W

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating
8.4/ 10
Recommended
Dave Carr
Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed March 2025
Design8.0
Portability8.0
Features9.0
Value8.0

The verdict

The Flip 7 may look familiar, but there’s more here than meets the eye. While upgraded durability, new connection options, and extra carrying attachments aren’t exactly game-changers, the added sound customization is definitely a welcome upgrade.

✓Liked: IP68, New attachment options, Increased durability, Bluetooth 5.4

✕Could be better: Playtime Boost feature kills sound quality, No backwards compatibility with previous JBL speakers that use Party Boost, Less than advertised battery life

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