Bluetooth: 5.1
Features: IP67 rating, PartyBoost speaker pairing, aux-in connectivity
Battery life: 12 hours
Dimensions: 17.8 x 6.8 x 7.2cm
Weight: 550g
The five-star Flip 6 is a terrific speaker that honours its predecessor's Award-winning legacy while adding some welcome sonic and design elements in the process. With enjoyable sound, enhanced features and a slimline but still durable design, it earns its five-star plaudits and the right to carry the Flip name.
For
- Excellent clarity and sonic precision
- Punchy bass for size
- Useful equaliser feature
Against
- More critical of recording and source quality
- Tough competition from excellent JBL Charge 5
Bluetooth: 5.3
Features: ULT Power Sound, hands-free calling, IP67 rating, Stereo Pair, Fast Pair (Android)
Battery life: 12 hours
Dimensions: 20.6 x 7.6 x 7.5cm
Weight: 650g
The feature-heavy Sony ULT Field 1 gives the JBL Flip 6 some tasty competition. You may or may not be sold on its contrasting sound profiles, but the Field 1's versatility, rugged build and additional features see it challenging the current class leader at this price point.
For
- Bright, clear character
- Solid, rugged build
- Comfortable at higher volume levels
Against
- Lacking midrange robustness of class-leading rivals
- Can sound thin without “Power Sound” boost
- Occasional top-end harshness
