RonM
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
I bought this for my son because I have one and I Love it. Very high quality and excellent battery life. The sound is perfect for sitting out on the deck or front porch and listening to some tunes. The bluetooth connects quickly and it has great volume controls. I really enjoy this speaker.
Paola J Franco
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025
The divvi! protective case is an excellent bonus—it fits the Flip 5 perfectly and adds an extra layer of protection when I’m carrying it around. Whether I’m traveling, going to the beach, or just out for a walk, I don’t have to worry about the speaker getting damaged.
Deme
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2025
Love the sound on this! Bose finally went after 20 years and didn’t want to spend the money for another expensive unit. Bought two different ones and this one by far is awesome. Great sound, easy to hook up to Bluetooth and very practical to take from room to room when needed. Greta purchase!
Bogart
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025
Easy connection, sounds killer, battery charge lasts a long time.
Zaa
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
Functional, charging speed is good. Connects well to Bluetooth. The color is exactly as pictured. I love this purchase. The price was right up my alley
Custeemade
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2023
As an audiophile on a budget, I'm always looking for speakers that deliver quality sound without breaking the bank. I decided to give the JBL Flip 5 a try based on its affordable price point and positive reviews. Here are my thoughts after testing it out:Pros:- Great value for the price. Impressive sound for under $100.- Sturdy, rugged design that can take some drops and dings. Perfect for travel and outdoor use.- Good battery life. Got about 8-10 hours of playtime on a single charge.- Easy to connect and pair with devices via Bluetooth. Multiple JBL speakers can be linked up.- Intuitive physical controls for power, volume, etc.- Super portable and compact. Can go anywhere!Cons:- Sound lacks some detail and nuance, especially in the highs. Can get slightly distorted at max volume.- Bass tone is a bit muddy and exaggerated. Not the most accurate.- Performs best when placed near a wall/corner. Sound is not as full in open space.- Mid-range frequencies are emphasized over lows and highs. Not the most balanced EQ.Overall, the JBL Flip 5 punches above its weight given its affordable price point. While audiophiles may notice some limitations, it delivers very solid sound quality for everyday listening. The sturdy build and convenient portability make it a great option for an outdoor speaker. Just don't expect an extremely refined listening experience. But for the price, it's hard to beat. Hope this review helped!
Andrew
Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2021
Speaker and case are high quality . Sound is perfect and can link them together. Scored this for a crazy deal . Well worth the 40 bucks I got it for !
Greg
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2020
We love having music throughout our apartment. Each room has got speakers, ranging from a low end HiFi-type setup in our TV room & bedroom, to JBL LSR305 in my home office & music project studio (don't sleep on these, they're the best value in monitor speakers) and then a series of Bluetooth speakers in the kitchen and my wife's office. I've also had first-gen JBL Charge for years and years that I use as my low-end/mono test speaker in my home studio & also as an on-location speaker for the occasional photo/video shoot. But, the Charge's batteries, ironically, are not holding as much of a charge anymore.Our BT speakers we have in the kitchen and my wife's office are kind of no-name imported ones. You know, the kind that you see the same design across a thousand brand names on Amazon. My wife wanted one that lights up different colors — that sort of thing was more important than overall sound quality to her. Which, I totally get! They work fine for what they are and how cheap they were.I give you all of this background to understand where I'm coming from when I give this Flip 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. I wanted a portable speaker that…a) Was waterproof, because I love listening to music in the shower but always worry about the humidity damaging my Chargeb) Sounded *pretty* decent at least, because the cheaper ones we have do tend to be kinda tinny and when put into our tile bathroom are REALLY ringyc) Were durable enough to become my new on-location BT speaker, because of my old Charge's batteries as mentionedd) Ideally, had BT player controls. My Charge did not, and I've been spoiled with my headphones and our other cheapo BT speakers to be able to skip/pause/etc. from the speaker without fumbling with the phone or trying to get Siri to understand me in an echoey tile bathroom.I just got this thing today and tried it out, and it fits ALL of my needs. It sounds fuller & louder than my old Charge with less boomy low mids (no surprise, as it's been years and tech has evolved!). It's got a good heft & feel to it. It's IPX7 waterproof (which means 30 minutes at 1 meter immersion IIRC). I can control playback from the speaker. Plus, I like the monochromatic design (I opted for plain, boring, grey.) And, I might be imagining it, but advanced in Bluetooth tech definitely make it + my iPhone 11 Pro seem like they've got heck of more range.One nitpick/con — the play button doubles as play/pause (one press) or skip (two presses)… I wish it had a skip back button for when I want to repeat a, uh, "bop" of a track and risk slipping in the shower & cracking my skull while dancing in the slick tub. Plus, who here hasn't wanted to repeat The Most Feelsy Part of a song while sitting in the shower, like in a teen movie? The party mode button is cool, sure, but how often are you using that?Anyway, yeah, five stars. 👍