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JBL Flip 5 vs JBL Flip 7

Product A: JBL

Flip 5

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Product B: JBL

Flip 7

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35 of 87 fields differ

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  • 17 different values
  • 18 known for one only
  • 16 the same
  • 36 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.

  1. Rated audio powerA: 20WB: 35WFlip 7 is 15 W higher.
  2. Playback time (claimed)A: 12hB: 14hFlip 7 is 2 h higher.

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

0 to 25,000 g

A540g
B560g

All 96 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AJBL Flip 5
BJBL Flip 7

General

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Series
Flip1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker names the speaker FLIP 5, part of the Flip line.
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Model numbers
JBLFLIP5BLKAM3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07QK2SPP7Read 13 October 2026US Black item, Model Number JBLFLIP5BLKAM. Other colors have their own model numbers that are not stored.
JBLFLIP7TBLUAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Item number on this exact page. Colour-specific retail SKU is one proven identifier, not an exhaustive regional SKU list.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
January 20196Press articlewhathifi.com/news/jbl-launches-flip-5-bluetooth-speaker-with-usb-c-charging-at-ces-2019Read 13 October 2026Article of 10 January 2019 reports the launch at CES 2019. It quotes EUR 129 and USD 99.95, which conflicts with TechRadar's USD 119.95, so no launch price is stored.
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Status
Available3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07QK2SPP7Read 13 October 2026Current US listing sells the speaker with an add to cart button.
Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker offers this model for purchase on the accessed date.
Predecessor
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JBL Flip 610Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/jbl-flip-7-vs-flip-6-whats-the-difference-between-these-two-bluetooth-speakersRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi calls the Flip 6 the predecessor of the Flip 7 and says the Flip 6 has been surpassed by its successor.
Successor
JBL Flip 65Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/jbl-flip-5Read 13 October 2026Review says the newer JBL Flip 6 has Bluetooth 5.1, an IP67 rating and a reworked driver setup.7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-6-review-63897Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the JBL Flip 6 a solid successor to the Flip 5.
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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€149.997Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/56312-1741344461-Press%20Release%20JBL%20Flip%207%20and%20Charge%206%20Final%20with%20track%20changes-7d6e0f.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published EMEA consumer launch price 149.99 euros Flip 7 or 199.99 euros Charge 6. Not a current sale price.
Markets
US3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07QK2SPP7Read 13 October 2026Amazon US listing.
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Colours
Black3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07QK2SPP7Read 13 October 2026Only the Black selection of the listing is stored. The maker says there are 11 colors.
Blue, Red, Sand, Black, Funky Black, Squad, Pink, White, Purple, Turquoise1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Colour selector labels on the current maker product page. Custom printed finishes are excluded.
Speaker type
Portable1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker titles the product Portable Waterproof Speaker.
Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies the speaker as portable or ultra-portable.

Audio

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Audio channels
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Mono4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly calls one speaker mono. Wireless stereo requires a second matching speaker.
Audio drivers
AJBL Flip 5
Driver typeCount
Racetrack-shaped driver1
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Technical Specifications list one Transducer of 44mm x 80mm and the features call it an all new racetrack-shaped driver. The 44 x 80 mm tuple has no width and height labels, so no size is stored.
BJBL Flip 7
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer1Not available25
Tweeter11610
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications names one woofer and one circular tweeter, with separate RMS ratings. Racetrack woofer dimensions are an unlabeled tuple, so no width or height is assigned.
Passive radiators
25Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/jbl-flip-5Read 13 October 2026Review says both passive bass radiators are open when the speaker lies in landscape orientation. TechRadar says passive bass radiators at either end, so two.
29Reviewlesnumeriques.com/enceintes-portables/jbl-flip-7-p76391/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Audio section explicitly describes a woofer, tweeter and pair of passive radiators in one Flip 7. Receive-codec and backward-compatibility claims elsewhere in this review conflict with other sources and are not imported.
Rated audio power
20W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Rated power 20W RMS. The sheet does not name battery or mains operation. The speaker has no mains mode.
35W6Maker product pagede.jbl.com/blog/grip-vs-flip.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison explicitly total 35 W, 25 W woofer and 10 W tweeter. Exact Flip 7 datasheet identifies the matching components as RMS.
Rated audio power on mains
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Audio output power (unspecified rating)
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Peak audio power
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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
65Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Frequency response 65Hz-20kHz. No tolerance is stated.
60Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications claimed lower limit. Tolerance not published. Not measured bass extension.
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
20kHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Frequency response 65Hz-20kHz. No tolerance is stated.
20kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications upper limit 20 kHz. Tolerance not published.
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
80dB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Published as >80dB. The stored number is the lower bound.
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Adjustable equalizer
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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026JBL Portable app provides adjustable sound controls. Review separately identifies the number of EQ bands.
Equalizer bands
Not available
74Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026Review describes 7-band customizable EQ in JBL Portable. EQ options depend on speaker firmware and app version. Group playback can reset custom EQ.
Automatic sound adjustment
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026AI Sound Boost analyses music in real time to optimise acoustic performance and reduce distortion. Not placement calibration.
Sound modes
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Playtime Boost2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Named maker battery extension mode Playtime Boost. It changes sound and is separate from normal playback.
Wireless stereo pairing
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker text: pair two JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers together for stereo sound. Compatible models are not listed. Flip 4 does not work with PartyBoost.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Two speakers of the same model form a stereo pair. Cross-model grouping plays the same programme and does not establish stereo pairing.
Speaker link protocols
PartyBoost1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026PartyBoost. Maker text says link multiple PartyBoost-compatible speakers. No maximum number is published.
Auracast1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker names Auracast. No backward compatibility with the other JBL linking generation is inferred.
Max linked speakers
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Max Bluetooth group speakers
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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playback
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Bluetooth version
4.21Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth version 4.2.
5.42Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal Bluetooth version from Technical Specifications. No codec inferred.
Bluetooth codecs
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Bluetooth profiles
A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.61Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Support: A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6.
A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.62Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal profile versions from Technical Specifications.
Bluetooth LE Audio
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Auracast
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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Speaker-to-speaker grouping and same-model stereo over Auracast. Does not prove reception from every third-party Auracast transmitter.
Multipoint
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Yes8Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/flip-7Read 8 October 2026Public Podcasts verdict explicitly connects two devices simultaneously.
Multipoint source devices
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28Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/flip-7Read 8 October 2026Two simultaneously connected source devices, such as phone and laptop. Locked measurement table results not accessed.
Bluetooth range (claimed)
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Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi standards
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Network audio protocols
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USB audio input
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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026USB-C lossless audio from a laptop or other supported audio source. Requires compatible source content and USB connection.
USB drive playback
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USB audio file formats
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Ports
AJBL Flip 5
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input
Source4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-5-review-32589Read 13 October 2026Review says the speaker charges via USB-C and JBL removed the 3.5mm input. What Hi-Fi says USB-C is the only port. Tom's Guide and TechRadar also say there is no aux input.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/jbl-flip-5Read 13 October 2026Review says the charging indicator sits next to the Flip 5's only port, a USB-C port without a cover.
BJBL Flip 7
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input, USB audio input
Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2c12e1b4/pdfs/PA_JBL_Flip%207_QSG_Global_SOP_V9_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG charging diagram confirms one USB-C charging connector. USB-C also handles audio input, as exact product page states.

Controls and software

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Speakerphone
No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-5-review-32589Read 13 October 2026Review says the Flip 5 does not have a microphone, so no calls. What Hi-Fi and TechRadar say the same. A January 2019 What Hi-Fi launch article said speakerphone carries over, which later reviews contradict.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/jbl-flip-5Read 13 October 2026Review says JBL axed the microphone used for hands-free calls.
No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly states no microphone for phone calls.
Voice assistants
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Controls
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Play/pause, Volume up/down, PartyBoost2Owner's manualid.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw07fbb579/pdfs/SA_JBL_Flip%205_QSG_SOP_V9.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide pictograms show Bluetooth pairing, play, PartyBoost and charging. What Hi-Fi lists the power and Bluetooth buttons, play/pause, volume controls and a PartyBoost button.
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Auracast pairing, Play/pause, Volume up/down4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026Review describes power, Bluetooth and Auracast controls and raised playback controls. Flip 7 and Charge 6 review action table identifies volume and play/pause buttons. Buttons are separate from app controls.
Companion app
JBL Portable4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-5-review-32589Read 13 October 2026Review says the JBL Portable app, formerly JBL Connect, works with the Flip 5.
JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names JBL Portable.
App platforms
iOS, Android4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-5-review-32589Read 13 October 2026Review lists the JBL Portable app for iOS and Android.
iOS, Android1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker feature table explicitly lists mobile app for iOS and Android.
User firmware updates
Yes2Owner's manualid.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw07fbb579/pdfs/SA_JBL_Flip%205_QSG_SOP_V9.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says use the JBL Connect app for speaker configuration and software upgrade. The app is now called JBL Portable.
Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2c12e1b4/pdfs/PA_JBL_Flip%207_QSG_Global_SOP_V9_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026APP instruction says use JBL Portable for speaker configuration and software upgrade.
Built-in lighting
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Lighting modes
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Smart home

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Matter controller
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Thread border router
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Zigbee hub
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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Spec sheet lists a Lithium-ion Polymer battery, charged over USB-C.
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly documents the built-in lithium-ion polymer battery.
Playback time (claimed)
12h1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Music playtime up to 12 hours, varies by volume level and audio content. The features text says more than 12 hours.
14h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications up to 14 h, dependent on volume level and audio content. Normal mode. Playtime Boost runtime is separate.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
Not available
16h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Total up to 16 h with Playtime Boost. Normal 14 h plus up to 2 h. Reduced bass and changed EQ documented by SoundGuys. Volume and content still affect runtime.
Battery energy
17.28Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Battery type Lithium-ion Polymer 17.28Wh (equivalent to 3.6V 4800mAh).
17.28Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal published pack energy. No cell voltage assumed.
Battery capacity
4,800mAh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Published as equivalent to 3.6V 4800mAh. The figures agree: 3.6 V times 4.8 Ah is 17.28 Wh.
4,800mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal published capacity at the stated nominal pack voltage. Not power-bank output capacity.
Nominal battery voltage
3.6V1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Published as equivalent to 3.6V.
3.6V2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal nominal pack voltage published alongside Wh and mAh.
Battery chemistry
Lithium-ion polymer1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Published as Lithium-ion Polymer.
Lithium-ion polymer2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications identifies lithium-ion polymer.
User-replaceable battery
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Full charge time
2.5h1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Battery charge time 2.5 hours at 5V/3A. Simultaneous use is not stated.
2.5h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications full charge time. 5 V / 3 A condition.
Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
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Max charging input
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USB Power Delivery charging
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Charges other devices
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Max power-bank output
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Wireless charging
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Durability

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Dust and water rating
IPX71Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026IPX7 waterproof up to three feet deep. The Quick Start Guide pictograms show 1 m for 30 minutes.
IP681Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact published IP rating. Maker lab submersion condition is 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes.
Floats
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Drop resistance
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly claims resistance to a 1 m drop onto concrete.
Drop test height
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1m1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Lab claim up to 1 m above a concrete floor. Not a guarantee for every surface or drop orientation.
Carry features
Integrated carry loop4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-5-review-32589Read 13 October 2026Review says a small loop built into the speaker comes with a string.
PushLock detachable loop, PushLock detachable carabiner1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker describes the integrated or supplied carry accessory.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)
9.45h4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-5-review-32589Read 13 October 2026Review reports 9 hours 27 minutes, which is 9.45 h. Volume, source, codec and firmware are not stated on the page. Not a maker claim.
6.27h5Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026SoundGuys continuous music battery test lasted 6 h 16 min at steady 80 dB measured 1 m away. Normal playback without Playtime Boost. Review sample firmware 0.5.2.0 and app 6.6.11. Battery result added June 13, 2025, exact battery-run firmware not separately identified. Converted from hours/minutes. Louder test differs from maker unspecified-volume maximum.
Max sound pressure (measured)
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Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Audio latency (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
Width181Height74Depth69mm(7.1 × 2.9 × 2.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Dimension (W x D x H) 181 x 69 x 74mm. Axes are labelled in the sheet and the Quick Start Guide. The speaker lies on its side.
Width182.5Height69.5Depth71.5mm(7.2 × 2.7 × 2.8 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly labels W x H x D. Literal mm body dimensions. Packaging dimensions excluded.
Weight
540g(1.2 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Weight 540g.
560g(1.2 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF net mass 0.56 kg. Product page lists 0.826 kg, which conflicts with both current QSG and datasheet.
Body materials
Fabric, Rubber1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Features text: durable fabric material and rugged rubber housing.
Post-consumer recycled plastic, Recycled fabric grille2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies recycled plastic and fabric for speaker grille. Packaging paper is excluded from body materials.

Certifications

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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
JBL Flip 5 speaker, Type-C USB cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Safety Sheet1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwbc351613/pdfs/JBL_Flip_5%20Spec_sheet_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026What's in the box: 1 x JBL Flip 5, 1 x Type C USB cable, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card, 1 x Safety Sheet.
JBL Flip 7, Carabiner, PushLock loop, Quick start guide, Warranty card and safety sheet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker box list. Loop also explicitly included in PushLock feature text and QSG diagram. USB cable not included.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07QK2SPP7Read 13 October 2026Listing says Warranty Description 1 year manufacturer. Applies to the US item.
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Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.