Testseek.com have collected 76 expert reviews of the JBL Flip 5 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for JBL Flip 5 bluetooth portable speaker.
October 2019
(84%)
76 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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1462 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Balances sound quality and size wel
Rich bas
Rugged
Powerful audio for the size
IPX7 waterproof rating
Can be personalized on JBL's site
Portable design
IPX7 rating
IPX7 waterproof
Lightweight and portable
Decent sound
Battery life
USBC charging
Price
Simple design
Excellent sound
11 color options
Able to pair multiple JBL speakers
Good sound quality
Waterproof
Long battery lifeExcellent sound quality
Very loud
Water resistant
Great battery lifeGood overall sound
Great volume
Great battery life
WaterproofGood sound quality
Waterproo
The editors didn't like
Limited ap
No auxiliary inpu
No integrated voice assistant
Mono
No speakerphone functionality or aux input
No sound customization features
Doesn't get very loud
No Bluetooth 5 or high quality codecs
Sound quality is good for hikes or the beach
But isn't great
Need compatible models to use PartyBoost
Checking battery life requires you to press the top buttons
Published: 2019-09-03, Author: Max , review by: techgearlab.com
Good sound quality, waterproof, long battery lifeExcellent sound quality, very loud, long battery lifeExcellent sound quality, water resistant, great battery lifeGood overall sound, great volume, great battery life, waterproofGood sound quality, waterproo
Not the best sounding nor most portableExpensive, relatively large and heavyExpensive, relatively heavyNot the strongest bass, a bit priceyLarge and heavy
Abstract: If you're looking for big Bluetooth sound in a portable and durable package, it's hard to beat JBL's wireless waterproof speakers. That being said, JBL seems to enjoy torturing us with their frequent upgrades to their most popular models. Now, JBL has jus...
For a speaker with an excellent balance between volume and portability, the Flip 5 is the best product for you. It delivers clear, high-quality audio that will let you enjoy music of any genre.Aside from that, it's easy to carry around and has a well-cons...
JBL is a company known for producing affordable yet durable audio devices that deliver excellent sounds, and the JBL Flip 5 is not an exception. It may not be the perfect speaker, but for its price, it offers a lot more than what we expected.The JBL Flip...
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Published: 2019-09-24, Author: Chris , review by: eftm.com.au
Abstract: JBL and HARMAN know how to pack some serious sound into a portable Bluetooth speaker. For the last week I've been trying out the latest in the Flip series, the $149.95 Flip 5.These speakers of course are designed for the outdoors mostly, be it by the po...
Published: 2019-09-21, Author: Phil , review by: ausdroid.net
Despite a couple of niggles with what the specs could have been, at $149.95 I have to say that the Flip 5 speaker does offer a pretty compelling case.It's a mid-level speaker and it's reasonably lightweight which makes it portable and worth having on hand...
Abstract: The JBL Flip 5 is a great option for anyone looking for an affordable speaker to take out and about, rain or shine, without having to worry about the battery depleting before the party’s over...
Engaging, entertaining sound, Easy to use, USB-C Fast Charging
No 3.5mm input, No mic for hands-free calls, ‘Only' Bluetooth 4.2
The JBL Flip 5 is a simple soul – perhaps too simple for some in this world – but that minimalist approach has allowed JBL to focus on performance and create one of the best-sounding budget portable speakers around.Thanks to its neat design and IPX7 ratin...
Published: 2020-01-10, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Solid bass and timing, Great sense of acoustics, PartyBoost stereo pairing,
No aux-in or microphone, Not Connect+ compatible, Basic app,
JBL's latest offering sounds great for the price. If you don't mind the lack of in-app EQ settings, aux-in port, battery life, inbuilt microphones or partnering with older JBL speakers, it's an excellent proposition for the money.It may be low on added ex...
Published: 2019-12-20, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Waterproof design, Loud and convincing sound, Easy USB-C access
Not 360-degree sound, Lots of competition - some slightly fuller sounding
If you're looking for a small, portable and waterproof Bluetooth speaker then your options are many. The JBL Flip 5 delivers ample audio output and ticks all those boxes too, making it a tempting little portable.It also updates the design over the earlier...
