The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from Portable Bluetooth Speakers, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

JBL Flip 5 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Black JBL Flip 5 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Black #3 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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JBL Flip 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Yellow) JBL Flip 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Yellow) #9 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#9
Sound
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Balanced, full-range with slight bass emphasis
Loudness
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
Loud for its size; ~85 dB at 1m
Battery
12 hours
12 hours per charge
Waterproofing
IP67—fully submersible
IPX7 waterproof
Portability
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
Compact (285g) with strap, pocketable
Durability
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Rugged casing, proven drop/seal survival
Value
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Strong performance for the midrange price
Verdict
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers
The go-to portable Bluetooth speaker

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