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JBL Flip 6

JBLPortable wireless speaker

Flip 6

Released November 2021.7Press releasenews.jbl.com/en-CEU/204534-enjoy-powerful-sound-in-style-jbl-flip-6-now-availableRead 10 October 2026Maker release dated November 12, 2021 explicitly says now available. European regional availability establishes November 2021 month. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Rated audio power
30W
Playback time (claimed)
12h
Dust and water rating
IP67
Weight
550g

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Ports

  • USB-C

All specs

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General

Series
Flip4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-6-review-63897Read 10 October 2026Review places the speaker in the JBL Flip line as the update to the Flip 5.
Model numbers
JBLFLIP6BLUAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-6-.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
Not available
Announced
Not available
Status
Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-6-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker offers this model for purchase on the accessed date.
Predecessor
JBL Flip 511Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-6-review-63897Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the JBL Flip 6 a solid successor to the Flip 5.
Successor
JBL Flip 712Reviewwhathifi.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.
Launch price (US)
$129.954Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-6-review-63897Read 10 October 2026Spec box lists original price $129 and the verdict lists MSRP $129.95. TechRadar gives launch price $129.95. Excludes tax.8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/jbl-flip-6Read 10 October 2026Review states launch price $129.95 / 129.99 pounds.
Launch price (EU)
€1397Press releasenews.jbl.com/en-CEU/204534-enjoy-powerful-sound-in-style-jbl-flip-6-now-availableRead 10 October 2026Release states the Midnight Black Flip 6 is available on jbl.com for 139 euros. Tax treatment not stated. EMEA price.
Markets
Not available
Colours
Dusty Pink, Grey Stone, River Teal, Fiesta Red, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black, Steel White, Forest Green, Squad7Press releasenews.jbl.com/en-CEU/204534-enjoy-powerful-sound-in-style-jbl-flip-6-now-availableRead 10 October 2026Release names nine colour options: Dusty Pink, Grey Stone, River Teal, Fiesta Red, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black, Steel White, Forest Green and Squad. Only some were available at launch, the rest followed in December 2021 and 2022.
Speaker type
Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-6-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies the speaker as portable or ultra-portable.

Audio

Audio channels
Mono4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-6-review-63897Read 10 October 2026Review explicitly calls one speaker mono. Wireless stereo requires a second matching speaker.6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/flip-6Read 8 October 2026Public verdict says a second unit is required for stereo audio.
Audio drivers
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer1Not available20
Tweeter11610
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 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
21Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-6-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker description explicitly states dual bass radiators.
Rated audio power
30W1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-6-.htmlRead 8 October 2026General Specifications publishes the total output. Datasheet separately calls the driver component ratings RMS.
Rated audio power on mains
Not available
Audio output power (unspecified rating)
Not available
Peak audio power
Not available
Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
63Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications claimed lower limit. Tolerance not published. Not measured bass extension.
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
20kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications upper limit 20 kHz. Tolerance not published.
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
80dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications publishes "> 80 dB". Stored as 80, the qualifier is here. Claimed value, not a measurement.
Adjustable equalizer
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-6-.htmlRead 8 October 2026JBL Portable app provides adjustable sound controls. Review separately identifies the number of EQ bands.
Equalizer bands
34Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-6-review-63897Read 10 October 2026Review describes 3-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
Sound modes
Not available
Wireless stereo pairing
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-6-.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 product pagejbl.com/FLIP-6-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker names PartyBoost. No backward compatibility with the other JBL linking generation is inferred.
Max linked speakers
Not available
Max Bluetooth group speakers
Not available

Connectivity

Bluetooth audio playback
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Bluetooth version
5.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Literal Bluetooth version from Technical Specifications. No codec inferred.
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.62Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Literal profile versions from Technical Specifications.
Bluetooth LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Multipoint
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-6-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wireless Bluetooth streaming says connect up to two smartphones or tablets and take turns.
Multipoint source devices
21Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-6-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Two simultaneously connected source devices, not stored pairings.
Bluetooth range (claimed)
Not available
Wi-Fi
No8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/jbl-flip-6Read 10 October 2026Review contrasts the Flip 6 with the Sonos Roam, which has extra features like Wi-Fi that the Flip 6 does not.
Wi-Fi standards
Not available
Network audio protocols
Not available
USB audio input
No10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/jbl-flip-6Read 10 October 2026Review states there are no auxiliary jacks or ports for external inputs, so the only connection is Bluetooth. The USB-C port is for charging.
USB drive playback
Not available
USB audio file formats
Not available
Ports
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input
Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwa70a77ba/pdfs/PA_JBL_Flip%206_QSG_Global_SOP_multilanguage.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG charging diagram confirms one USB-C charging connector. No audio-input role assumed for charging connector.

Controls and software

Speakerphone
No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-6-review-63897Read 10 October 2026Review explicitly states no microphone for phone calls.
Voice assistants
Not available
Controls
Power, Bluetooth pairing, PartyBoost, Play/pause, Next track, Volume up/down4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-6-review-63897Read 10 October 2026Review states the buttons play and pause, adjust volume, skip tracks and activate PartyBoost. Power and Bluetooth buttons are backlit.8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/jbl-flip-6Read 10 October 2026Review lists PartyBoost, volume down, volume up and play on the front. Power and Bluetooth pairing buttons sit on the bottom. Two presses skip, per SoundGuys.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/jbl-flip-6Read 10 October 2026Review lists play/pause, volume up/down and PartyBoost controls, with power, Bluetooth pairing and USB-C on the back.
Companion app
JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-6-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names JBL Portable.
App platforms
iOS, Android4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-6-review-63897Read 10 October 2026App section explicitly names JBL Portable (iOS/Android).
User firmware updates
Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwa70a77ba/pdfs/PA_JBL_Flip%206_QSG_Global_SOP_multilanguage.pdfRead 8 October 2026APP instruction says use JBL Portable for speaker configuration and software upgrade.
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
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly documents the built-in lithium-ion polymer battery.
Playback time (claimed)
12h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications up to 12 h, dependent on volume level and audio content. No test volume published.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
Not available
Battery energy
17.28Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Literal published pack energy. No cell voltage assumed.
Battery capacity
4,800mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Literal published capacity at the stated nominal pack voltage. Not power-bank output capacity.
Nominal battery voltage
3.6V2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Literal nominal pack voltage published alongside Wh and mAh.
Battery chemistry
Lithium-ion polymer2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications identifies lithium-ion polymer.
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Full charge time
2.5h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications full charge time. 5 V / 3 A condition.
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
No8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/jbl-flip-6Read 10 October 2026Review states there is no port to charge a phone from and no charging port for the phone.9Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/jbl-flip-6Read 10 October 2026Review lists a charge-out port among features the Flip 6 does not add.
Max power-bank output
Not available
Wireless charging
Not available

Durability

Dust and water rating
IP671Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-6-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact published IP rating. QSG specifies 1 m immersion for 30 minutes.
Floats
Not available
Drop resistance
Not available
Drop test height
Not available
Carry features
Removable carrying strap4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-6-review-63897Read 10 October 2026RTINGS public review confirms removable carrying strap. SoundGuys describes the supplied small attachment loop.6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/flip-6Read 8 October 2026Public introduction explicitly identifies removable carrying strap. Locked measurements not accessed.

Measured

Playback time (measured)
9.42h5Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-6-review-63897Read 8 October 2026SoundGuys continuous music battery test lasted 9 h 25 min at maximum playback level 75 dB SPL measured 1 m in front. Converted from hours/minutes. Firmware and sound preset not reported for battery run.
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
Width178Height68Depth72mm(7 × 2.7 × 2.8 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly labels W x H x D. Literal mm body dimensions. Packaging dimensions excluded.
Weight
550g(1.2 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published net speaker mass, including built-in battery. Packaging excluded.
Body materials
Fabric, Rubber7Press releasenews.jbl.com/en-CEU/204534-enjoy-powerful-sound-in-style-jbl-flip-6-now-availableRead 10 October 2026Release describes a tough JBL fabric housing.8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/jbl-flip-6Read 10 October 2026Review describes rubberized end caps and a rubber foot beneath the speaker.9Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/jbl-flip-6Read 10 October 2026Review describes a fabric jacket over the body and a rubber foot beneath the panel.

Certifications

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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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In the box

In the box
JBL Flip 6, USB Type-C cable, Quick start guide, Warranty card and safety sheet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw0a39b813/pdfs/JBL_Flip_6_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker box list. USB Type-C cable included. No power adapter in maker box inventory.

Warranty

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PredecessorJBL Flip 5
SuccessorJBL Flip 7