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JBL Flip 5

JBLPortable wireless speaker

Flip 5

Released August 2019.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-5-review-32589Read 13 October 2026Review page lists product release date August 1, 2019. TechRadar also says August 2019. What Hi-Fi reported in January 2019 that sales start in spring 2019, so the month is approximate. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Rated audio power
20W
Playback time (claimed)
12h
Dust and water rating
IPX7
Weight
540g

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Ports

  • USB-C

All specs

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General

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.
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.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
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.
Status
Available3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07QK2SPP7Read 13 October 2026Current US listing sells the speaker with an add to cart button.
Predecessor
Not available
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.
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07QK2SPP7Read 13 October 2026Amazon US listing.
Colours
Black3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07QK2SPP7Read 13 October 2026Only the Black selection of the listing is stored. The maker says there are 11 colors.
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.

Audio

Audio channels
Not available
Audio drivers
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.
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.
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.
Rated audio power on mains
Not available
Audio output power (unspecified rating)
Not available
Peak audio power
Not available
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.
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.
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.
Adjustable equalizer
Not available
Equalizer bands
Not available
Automatic sound adjustment
Not available
Sound modes
Not available
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.
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.
Max linked speakers
Not available
Max Bluetooth group speakers
Not available

Connectivity

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
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.
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
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.
Bluetooth LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Multipoint
Not available
Multipoint source devices
Not available
Bluetooth range (claimed)
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Wi-Fi standards
Not available
Network audio protocols
Not available
USB audio input
Not available
USB drive playback
Not available
USB audio file formats
Not available
Ports
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.

Controls and software

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.
Voice assistants
Not available
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.
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.
App platforms
iOS, Android4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-5-review-32589Read 13 October 2026Review lists the JBL Portable 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.
Built-in lighting
Not available
Lighting modes
Not available

Smart home

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Matter controller
Not available
Thread border router
Not available
Zigbee hub
Not available

Battery and charging

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.
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.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
Not available
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).
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.
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.
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.
User-replaceable battery
Not available
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.
Quick charge duration
Not available
Playback after quick charge
Not available
Charging input rating
Not available
Max charging input
Not available
USB Power Delivery charging
Not available
Charges other devices
Not available
Max power-bank output
Not available
Wireless charging
Not available

Durability

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.
Floats
Not available
Drop resistance
Not available
Drop test height
Not available
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.

Measured

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.
Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Audio latency (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

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.
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.
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.

Certifications

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FCC IDs
Not available
Other certifications
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In the box

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.

Warranty

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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