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 JBL Flip 5 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker #2 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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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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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#2
#3
Sound
Balanced, punchy, minor bass bloom
Balanced, controlled bass; punchy mids
Loudness
Good for size, distortion at max peak
~85dB—adequate for rooms, limits outdoor scale
Battery
12 hours
12 hours
Waterproofing
IPX7 submersible
IP67—fully submersible
Portability
Highly pocketable, 7.2 oz, rubber strap
Pocketable at 285g with carrying loop
Durability
Proven rugged design, solid seals
Rugged rubberized chassis, proven durability
Value
Excellent value at ~$90
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Verdict
The go-to portable Bluetooth speaker
The category benchmark for portable Bluetooth speakers

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