JBL Flip 5
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Product Overview
JBL Flip 5 is a lightweight and compact wireless (Bluetooth) speaker in a rugged waterproof case. Using JBL's PartyBoost technology, the JBL Flip 5 can connect to over 100 PartyBoost-enabled speakers.
JBL Flip 5 has 11 distinct color options, including Desert Sand, Mustard Yellow, Dusty Pink, Grey Stone, River Teal, Fiesta Red, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black, Steel White, Forest Green, and Squad.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Sleek, minimalist design
- Easy-to-use companion app
- Solid battery life
Cons
- Doesn't support voice assistants
What external reviewers found
External score 73%
Pros
- Great build quality
- Good sound
- Excellent sound quality
- Great battery life
- Excellent tonal balance
Cons
- Lacks an EQ
- No wireless or fast charging
- Struggles to reproduce low-bass
- No EQ or sound modes
- No speakerphone function
- No built-in microphone
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Specifications
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- Powerful sound signature
- PartyBoost lets you pair with other JBL speakers to create a surround sound-esque environment
- Easy-to-use companion app
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External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 81% (normalized by Neofiliac)There's not going to be super-powerful sub-bass here, but the system does a good job of pushing out rich low and low-mid bass depth to make up for this. The ends of the speaker house passive bass radiators that push out quite a bit of low-end. JBL estimates the Flip 5's battery life to be roughly 12 hours, but your results will vary with your volume levels.
Pros
- Powerful audio performance with rich bass depth and sculpted highs
- Waterproof design
- IPX7 rating
Cons
- No speakerphone function
rtings[2]
Reviewer score 18% (normalized by Neofiliac)The JBL FLIP 5 has a boomy sound profile that struggles to reproduce low-bass, so genres like EDM lack thump and rumble. Its treble range is also a bit underemphasized, so sibilants like cymbals sound a little dull. This speaker doesn't have an EQ either, and it doesn't get very loud.
Pros
- Well-built and portable design
- Wide soundstage
- Good battery life
- Great build quality
Cons
- Struggles to reproduce low-bass
- Doesn't get very loud
- Lacks an EQ
techradar[3]
Reviewer score 87% (normalized by Neofiliac)Just half a kilo / one pound and the size of a small thermal flask, the compact yet robust Flip 5 can be easily carried in a hand or slipped into a bag. IPX7 waterproof rating means it can be immersed in water up to a meter deep for a maximum of 30 minutes. JBL has decided not to equip the Flip 5 with an AUX socket for hardwiring a smartphone or alternative audio device.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Easy to use
- IPX7 waterproof rating
Cons
- No AUX socket
- No built-in microphone
tomsguide[4]
Reviewer score 81% (normalized by Neofiliac)The JBL Flip 5 improves its sound a bit and changes the charging port to USB-C. Compared to the Flip 4, the Flip 5 has more bass and spreads the sound slightly wider. It uses Bluetooth 4.2 instead of the latest standard, 5.0. The Flip 5 gets plenty loud, measuring about 96 decibels at max volume.
Pros
- Good sound
- Easy-to-carry design
- USB-C charging
Cons
- No EQ or sound modes
trustedreviews[5]
Reviewer score 84% (normalized by Neofiliac)The JBL Flip 5 is a compact and lightweight cylindrical-shaped speaker. It looks a bit like the Ultimate Ears Boom 3, but with more of a curve to it. The speaker can be positioned upright or on its side, thanks to a flat rubber panel. It is waterproof up to IPX7, meaning it can handle being submerged in one metre of water for up to 30 minutes.
Pros
- Excellent tonal balance
- Easy to use
- Great battery life
Cons
- No wireless or fast charging
- No microphone
whathifi[6]
Reviewer score 84% (normalized by Neofiliac)JBL claims the Flip 5 is waterproof to an IPX7 rating. This means you should be able to submerge it in water at a depth of one metre for 30 minutes. There's no cover for the USB-C charging port and though it is waterproofed, it isn't tested against salt or sand ingress at the beach. Pairing is a breeze, and the connection never falters.
Pros
- Powerful bass
- Solid build quality
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- No aux-in port or mic
- No EQ settings
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