JBL Flip 5

182 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 182 reviews of JBL Flip 5. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the bass quality and price. The size and usability also get good feedback.

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

JBL Flip 5 review

The JBL Flip 5 may not be feature-packed, but it sounds absolutely fantastic for the price.

Solid bass and timing ; Great sense of acoustics ; PartyBoost stereo pairing

No aux-in or microphone ; Not Connect+ compatible ; Basic app

If all you want is a portable Bluetooth speaker that sounds great for not a lot of money, the JBL Flip 5 remains a really strong choice.

Jun, 2023

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

JBL Flip 5 review: The prince of portable

This portable Bluetooth speaker ticks the right boxes - waterproof, loud, long-lasting - but does it make sense to buy over its competition?

Waterproof design ; Loud and convincing sound ; Easy USB-C access

Not 360-degree sound ; Lots of competition - some slightly fuller sounding

With notable improvements over the Flip 4, this portable Bluetooth speaker ticks the small-scale, waterproof, bass-hitting and good-sounding boxes. There's no 360-degree sound design like some of the competition, though, which might see you look...

Dec, 2019

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

JBL Flip 5

The JBL Flip 5 speaker delivers a strong Bluetooth audio experience in an outdoor-friendly design you can customize to your liking.

Powerful audio for the size. IPX7 waterproof rating. Can be personalized on JBL's site.

Mono. No speakerphone functionality or aux input.

For its size and price, the JBL Flip 5 delivers some powerful audio in a waterproof design. If you want truly thunderous bass, you'll need a larger speaker that costs more. We're quite comfortable recommending the Flip 5, but there are plenty of...

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Kyle Funk (techaeris.com)

JBL Flip 5 review: Killer sound with different color options

The JBL Flip 5 comes with up to 12-hour battery life, excellent JBL sound, 11 different color choices, and an IPX7 water-resistance rating.

Simple design ; Excellent sound ; 11 color options ; Able to pair multiple JBL speakers

Need compatible models to use PartyBoost ; Checking battery life requires you to press the top buttons ; No speakerphone or voice assistant functionality

JBL tends to keep the design of the majority of their speakers the same year over year and while that may be something people may not want to see, I think it’s great. Each speaker in JBL’s lineup has its own unique style, allowing users familiar with...

Jan, 2020

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (computershopper.com)

JBL Flip 5

Powerful audio for the size. IPX7 waterproof rating. Can be personalized on JBL's site.

Mono. No speakerphone functionality or aux input.

The JBL Flip 5 speaker delivers a strong Bluetooth audio experience in an outdoor-friendly design you can customize to your liking.

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Ray Shaw (gadgetguy.com.au)

Review: JBL Flip 5 - Flip gets even better

The JBL Flip 5 is the next iteration in its Flip portable BT waterproof speakers – the logical successor to the Flip 4 that impressed us enough to get JBL Flip 5 review

Great volume, solid bass and good highs;Just about as perfect as a coke can sized, BT, waterproof speaker can get;Love the carry/storage case - very considerate

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Max Mutter Michelle Powell Learn more change compa (techgearlab.com)

JBL Flip 5 Review

Finding a reasonable balance between sound quality/volume and portability/ruggedness, the JBL Flip 5 is the quintessential jack of all trades, master of...

Sep, 2019

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Sound quality beyond price range

Bought this to replace a Cambridge Audio Go V2 that packed in prematurely and was worried quality of this unit would be inferior. Needn't have worried as this is an excellent piece of kit. Subtle, rich bass and great top end. Solid construction and...

Mar, 2022

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Superb

I bought this last month and whole family is enjoying the music. Loved it. So clear and loud and perfect for someone who is looking for a small speaker.

Mar, 2022

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