Testseek.com have collected 93 expert reviews of the JBL Flip 4 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for JBL Flip 4 bluetooth portable speaker.
April 2017
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The editors liked
Excellent portability
Waterproof
Sand and dirt resistant
More than loud enough
Sounds great
Portable
Durable
12 Hour Battery Life
Colors
Micro-USB Charging
IPX7 waterproof
JBL Connect+
Splendid audio performance
Great Bluetooth range
With aptX codec support
Superb build quality
With an IP64 level protection from the elements
Terrific sound from a very small box
An IP67 rating means it'll survive a dunk in the pool or a day at the
Solid audio performance with rich bass and well-defined highs
Can be submerged in shallow water
Sounds great with all kinds of music
IPX7 water resistance
Two can be configured as a stereo pair
Light and portable
Very affordable
Works as a power bank for your phone
IPX7 Rating for water resistance
Portable design
Good sound
The JBL Flip 4 offers significant improvements over the Flip 3
Including better sound and battery life
As well as full waterproofing. It has speakerphone capabilities and a more durable fabric covering
Waterresistant
Rugged (and colorful) design
Good sound quality
Decent volume output
Voiceassistant support a nice feature
Batterylife indicator keeps you ahead of recharges
Excellent bass
Treble and midtones for a small speaker
Good battery life
IPX7 waterproof rating
Voice Assistant integration
Speakerphone
The JBL Flip 4 has solid sound quality. It's also waterproof and has built-in speakerphone capabilities along with Siri and Google Now integration
Good bass
The editors didn't like
Sound tends to get muddy at high volume
Exposed bass speakers need clearance
Distorts at higher volumes
Can't charge other devices using Flip's built in battery like JBL Charge
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No DTS Play-Fi support
When playing outdoors
It needs a vertical surface or two to deliver its best performance
Very expensive
No track forward/back buttons
AC adapter not included
No hardwired ethernet port
No wireless subwoofer option
No AC adap
No track navigation buttons
Audio cable not included
No AC adapter included
No track forward/back controls
Lacking in volume
Only 8 hours of battery life
No color options
No customization tools
Doesn't get as loud as other speakers
JBL Connectnot backwards compatible
Battery life on max volume only 4 hours
Its bass is improved but it still lacks some real bass punch
Bass could use a little more “oomph”
Extra JBL Connectfeatures have limited compatibility
Can't use voiceassistant button and pause button simultaneously
Distorts at high volumes
Limited functionality in app
Only 4 Hours on Max volume
Relatively expensive
Audio can be uneven at times. Sounds great with some tracks and so-so with others
After we've tested the Flip 4 Bluetooth Speaker from JBL, we can definitely say that it gives off impressive quality sounds with big and full bass, plus crystal-clear vocals. Not only that, but the other great thing about the speaker is that it's now wate...
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Published: 2017-08-16, Author: Thomas , review by: gadgetguy.com.au
Excellent sound, safe around water, deep, deep bass
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You're very unlikely to do better for the price for a compact, portable Bluetooth speaker than the JBL Flip 4.Tags Bluetooth speakerJBLportable speakersPrevious article Review: Sony Bravia KD-65X9300E 4K TVThomas BartlettView all articles...
The JBL Flip 4 offers significant improvements over the Flip 3, including better sound and battery life, as well as full waterproofing. It has speakerphone capabilities and a more durable fabric covering
Its bass is improved but it still lacks some real bass punch
A nice upgrade over its predecessor, the Flip 4 is one of the best speakers in its size and price class...
Good value for money, attractive colourful design, waterproof and very portable
Getting to ports can be tricky, sound balance isn't great at high volumes
If you're looking for a decent and relatively affordable speaker that you can throw in your bag, take to the beach, or wherever, then the JBL Flip 4 is a convenient solution. At the right volume it delivers decent sound that can fill small/medium size roo...
Could be more detailed, Not as dynamic as we'd like,
The Flip 4 is a good portable speaker - intuitive to use, with pretty solid sound quality, and small enough to slip into the side pocket of any rucksack.While other speakers might take pole position in pure sound quality, we'd still be happy to take this...
Bringing bluntness over refinement, the JBL Flip 4 is a good Bluetooth speaker that never quite skirts with the realms of greatness. It's rough, tough design makes it perfect as a portable speaker to accompany all aspects of your life while its sound is s...
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Published: 2017-05-04, Author: Luke , review by: techradar.com
Decent, rugged design, Reasonable price tag, Plenty of bass
The JBL Flip 4 is a robust, affordable Bluetooth speaker, and one that's comfortably supplying sounds to all elements of your life. While the speaker might be punchy, deficiencies in the mid-range stop it being an instant must-buy...
