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JBL Flip 5 vs Sonos Roam 2

Product A: JBL

Flip 5

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Product B: Sonos

Roam 2

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  • 17 different values
  • 31 known for one only
  • 10 the same
  • 29 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.

  1. Playback time (claimed)A: 12hB: 10hJBL is 2 h higher.

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

0 to 25,000 g

A540g
B430g

All 96 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AJBL Flip 5
BSonos Roam 2

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.
Roam13Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en/article/charging-sonos-roam-productsRead 8 October 2026Maker groups Roam, Roam SL and Roam 2 under Charging Sonos Roam products. Series is Roam, while the marketed generation and sale SKU remain Roam 2 / ROAM2US1BLK. Support only describes charging to 50%, so no full-charge time is extrapolated.
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.
ROAM2US1BLK, S271Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact current US Black Roam 2 ProductGroup JSON-LD variant names SKU ROAM2US1BLK, GTIN13 8720862502680 and InStock offer. S27 is the separate shared regulatory model, sourced to the maker declaration. Original Roam, Roam SL, charging set and other colour SKUs are excluded.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)sonos.com/pdfs/conformity/roam2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker EU declaration dated July 22, 2025 explicitly lists ROAM, ROAM SL and ROAM2 under shared regulatory Model S27. S27 is a regulatory family identity, not a claim that their features or sale SKUs are interchangeable.
GTIN / EAN
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87208625026801Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026
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 pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026
Predecessor
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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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$1793Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/roam2/roam2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact launch fact sheet lists USD 179 and EUR 199 for Roam 2. Normal product, not a wireless charger bundle. US sales-tax treatment is not stated.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
€1993Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/roam2/roam2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original normal Roam 2 launch EUR 199. VAT treatment is not explicitly described in the fact sheet.
Markets
US3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07QK2SPP7Read 13 October 2026Amazon US listing.
US1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026
Colours
Black3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07QK2SPP7Read 13 October 2026Only the Black selection of the listing is stored. The maker says there are 11 colors.
Black1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026
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 pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026

Audio

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Audio channels
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Mono5Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-roam-2-review-119162Read 8 October 2026Exact Roam 2 review explicitly identifies mono playback in one speaker. Two drivers are frequency-specific transducers, not two stereo channels.
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.
BSonos Roam 2
Driver typeCount
Tweeter1
Elliptical midwoofer1
Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026One powered tweeter and one powered midwoofer with two Class-H amplifiers. Maker gives no transducer dimensions or continuous amplifier watts. No passive radiator count is inferred from this powered-driver inventory.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026User can adjust bass and treble. Loudness is a separate setting, not a third frequency band. Automatic Trueplay is separate from these manual adjustments.
Equalizer bands
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25Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-roam-2-review-119162Read 8 October 2026Review and pictured app explicitly identify a 2-band adjustable EQ, bass and treble. Loudness toggle and Auto Trueplay are not additional user-adjustable frequency bands.
Automatic sound adjustment
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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Automatic Trueplay adapts audio to environment/content. It must initially be enabled in the Sonos app. Current manual says microphone enabled and registered speaker are required. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi operation are supported after setup.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Trueplay adapts to environment/content and requires registration and microphones enabled. No setting is inferred from speaker orientation alone.
Sound modes
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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.
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Two compatible Roam 2 speakers can be assigned left/right channels through the Sonos app on Wi-Fi. Maker exact pairing support clarifies Bluetooth playback can feed that pair only while connected to Wi-Fi. Standalone Bluetooth-only stereo pairing away from Wi-Fi is not supported.4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/article/pair-sonos-roam-2-with-a-bluetooth-deviceRead 8 October 2026Exact Roam 2 pairing support explicitly says two Roam 2s in a stereo pair can play Bluetooth audio when connected to Wi-Fi. Stereo pairing is unavailable away from Wi-Fi. This prevents implying a Bluetooth-only stereo pair.
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.
Sonos multiroom over Wi-Fi2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Sonos app network grouping of Roam 2 with other compatible Sonos products. Sound Swap transfers playback to a nearby product. This is Wi-Fi ecosystem linking, not Auracast or a published maximum group-size claim.
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
Yes5Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-roam-2-review-119162Read 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.
5.32Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Current exact Roam 2 guide explicitly claims Bluetooth 5.3. This current manual claim takes precedence under the repository maker-document hierarchy. The current shop Tech Specs says 5.2 and original launch fact sheet says 5.0. Discrepancy is retained here, with no inferred hardware revision, update date or firmware bridge.
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
SBC, AAC5Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-roam-2-review-119162Read 8 October 2026Matching Roam 2 review explicitly identifies SBC and AAC receive codecs. No aptX, LDAC, LC3 or LE Audio reception is inferred from the claimed Bluetooth version. Original Roam standardized battery-test values are not transferred to Roam 2.
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.
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Bluetooth LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
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No6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/roam-2Read 8 October 2026
Multipoint source devices
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16Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/roam-2Read 8 October 2026Public Podcasts overview states only one audio source can pair at a time, and public discussion identifies lack of concurrent multi-device support. Stored 1 counts concurrent Bluetooth source devices, not Wi-Fi grouping or pairing memory. Protected numerical latency, battery, frequency-response and SPL tables were not read or copied. Public roughly five-hour battery prose lacks the needed complete test conditions and is not presented as a precise measured value.
Bluetooth range (claimed)
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Wi-Fi
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Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026
Wi-Fi standards
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802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Current exact guide publishes 802.11a/b/g/n/ac on 2.4 or 5 GHz. Original launch fact sheet omits 802.11a. The current exact manual wins. No 6 GHz or Wi-Fi 6 feature is inferred.
Network audio protocols
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AirPlay 22Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Apple AirPlay 2 over Wi-Fi, Apple iOS 11.4 or higher. Sonos multiroom linking is separately represented, not an assumed Bluetooth broadcast protocol.
USB audio input
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No8Reviewhifi.de/test/sonos-roam-2-test-205052Read 8 October 2026Exact Roam 2 connectivity section states music can arrive only wirelessly and USB-C does not allow music playback. Charging input is not USB digital audio.
USB drive playback
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No8Reviewhifi.de/test/sonos-roam-2-test-205052Read 8 October 2026The same explicit wireless-only source statement excludes USB storage-device music playback. No USB file formats are inferred.
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.
BSonos Roam 2
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging power input
Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Complete Roam 2 Connector Panel has separate Bluetooth button, power button and one USB-C charging port. No charging base is counted as a speaker connector. USB port protocol version is not stated.

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.
No7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/sonos-roam-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Roam 2 feature discussion explicitly says it cannot be used as a speakerphone or for conference calls on Bluetooth. Its microphone is for voice control/Trueplay, not phone-call support.
Voice assistants
Not available
Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Current exact guide: Sonos Voice Control on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, with playback commands limited on Bluetooth. Amazon Alexa works on Wi-Fi. Setup, language and region availability apply. Google Assistant is not claimed.
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.
Play/pause, track skip and replay button, Volume up and down buttons, Microphone mute button, Bluetooth pairing button, Power, sleep and wake button1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 20262Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Roam 2 guide describes play/pause and track controls, volume plus/minus, microphone mute, Bluetooth pairing and independent power/sleep/wake buttons. LED status indicators are not classified as entertainment lighting.
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.
Sonos9Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 8 October 2026
App platforms
iOS, Android4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-5-review-32589Read 13 October 2026Review lists the JBL Portable app for iOS and Android.
iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, Windows9Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 8 October 2026Current Sonos app supports iOS/iPadOS and Android mobile devices. Sonos desktop controller supports macOS and Windows with reduced system-management features. Initial setup and adding products require mobile app. Sonos S1 is not the Roam 2 app and its different minimum versions are excluded. Web controller is not counted as a separate native OS app.
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.
Yes10Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/update-your-sonos-speakersRead 8 October 2026Maker provides user system software update checks and automatic updates in the current Sonos iOS/Android app. Roam 2 is a current Sonos network speaker. Wi-Fi/app setup is required for this route, not a standalone Bluetooth update claim.
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.
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026
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.
10h1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Up to 10 hours continuous music playback on one charge at moderate volumes. This is normal playback, not ten-day sleep retention or a battery-saving-mode total. Exact volume, connection, codec and firmware conditions are not specified. Runtime varies with usage.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
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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).
18Wh2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Current exact Roam 2 Specifications Battery row explicitly publishes 18 Wh. This is pack energy, not USB input power, sleep duration or a calculation from an assumed voltage.
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.
5,000mAh1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Current exact product Tech Specs explicitly claims a Li-ion 5000 mAh battery. Nominal battery voltage is not published here and is not back-calculated from the separate 18 Wh guide claim.
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.
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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-ion1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026
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.
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Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
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USB-C: 5 V / 3 A port rating1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact speaker USB-C Port table publishes 15 W, 5 V / 3 A. Stored text preserves the device port voltage/current rating. Current guide also gives a 5-12 W charger-delivery range for maximum charging speed and several minimum-adapter recommendations. These are different/unclear bases, so charging_input_max_w is not inferred from either charger advice or the port rating.
Max charging input
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USB Power Delivery charging
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Charges other devices
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No7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/sonos-roam-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Roam 2 Design paragraph explicitly says no reverse charging, while describing USB-C charging and Qi reception. Wireless charging reception is not power-bank output.
Max power-bank output
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Wireless charging
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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Speaker can be charged with any Qi-certified wireless charger or optional Sonos Roam Wireless Charger. Accessory is sold separately, not supplied.

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.
IP671Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Maker IP67 dustproof and waterproof claim, immersion at 1 m for up to 30 minutes. Does not establish floating or a drop-test height.
Floats
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Drop resistance
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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact product features explicitly state Drop resistant and describe shock-absorbing materials protecting against drops. No quantified height or surface is published.
Drop test height
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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.
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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.
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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.
Width62Height168Depth60mm(2.4 × 6.6 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Maker labels height 168 mm, width 62 mm, depth 60 mm in upright orientation. Use the explicitly labelled metric axes, not an unlabeled tuple or a review that transposes width and depth.
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.
430g(15.2 oz)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Published 0.43 kg speaker mass converts exactly to 430 g. Built-in battery included, packaging, USB cable and optional wireless charging base excluded. Rounded 0.95 lb claim is not converted separately.
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.
Silicone end caps3Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/roam2/roam2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker fact sheet explicitly describes protective silicone end caps. Other enclosure materials are not named and are not guessed from appearance.

Certifications

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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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EU Declaration of Conformity (2014/53/EU RED), RoHS II (2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU)12Maker spec sheet (PDF)sonos.com/pdfs/conformity/roam2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current maker S27 declaration explicitly covers Roam 2 under RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU with the 2015/863/EU amendment. Model-level EU declarations only, not an inferred FCC ID for the selected US sale SKU.

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.
Sonos Roam 2, USB-C to USB-C charging cable (1.2 m), Quickstart Guide and legal/warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Standalone US speaker package: Roam 2, 1.2 m USB-C-to-C cable, setup guide and legal/warranty documents. USB power adapter and wireless charger are 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.
1year11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-useRead 8 October 2026US terms Section 10(a) manufacturer warranty lasts one year after original purchase. US reference-market warranty only, excluding statutory consumer rights and different regional warranty terms.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.