JBL
JBL Flip 7
A solid mid-range pick in the bluetooth speakers line-up, with 16 hours up front.
57/100
16 hours35 WIP685.4
£119best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Stereo pairing
- Multi-speaker party mode
- Auracast / multi-stream
- Below-average tweeter count
Score profile
Scored against the bluetooth speakers classWhere the JBL Flip 7 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Audio
Tweeter count1
Max output35 W
Stereo pairingYes
Multi-speaker party modeYes
Auracast / multi-streamYes
Battery
Battery life16 hours
USB-C chargingYes
Design
IP ratingIP68
Floats in waterYes
DustproofYes
Weight560 g
Carrying strap / handleYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowJBL Flip 7 vs Bang & Olufsen Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen)
JBL Flip 7Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen)
| JBLJBL Flip 7This page | Bang & OlufsenBang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57 /100 | 57 /100 |
| Battery hours | 16 hours | 18 hoursBetter |
| Max power | 35 W | 60 WBetter |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Weight | 560 g | 558 gBetter |
Who it's for
Is the JBL Flip 7 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable bluetooth speaker for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier bluetooth speaker is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the JBL Flip 7 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 57/100 against other bluetooth speakers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the JBL Flip 7?
Its stereo pairing stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Bose SoundLink Flex?
The Bose SoundLink Flex scores 58/100 versus this one at 57/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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