JBL Flip 7
Power: 35 watts
Bluetooth: 5.4
Features: Auracast, IP68 rating, USB-C lossless audio, AI Sound Boost, stereo pairing
Connections: USB-C for wired audio and charging
Battery Life: 14 hours, 16 with Playtime Boost
Dimensions (hwd): 6.9 x 18.3 x 7.1cm
Weight: 826g
The Flip 7 might just be the best Flip ever thanks to its class-leading sound, build, design and feature set.
For
- Sonically better than Flip 6
- Skilful handling of dynamics and rhythms
- Excellent build – IP68 rating beats Flip 6's IP67
- More features include Auracast and lossless USB-C audio
Against
- Can't pair with older generations
- No supplied USB-C cable
JBL Flip 6
Power: 30 watts
Bluetooth: 5.1
Features: Stereo pairing, IP67 rating
Connections: USB-C charging
Battery Life: 12 hours
Dimensions (hwd): 17.8 x 6.8 x 7.2cm
Weight: 550g
The Flip 6 has been surpassed by its successor in most of the areas that matter, but it's still a great speaker in its own right. Plus, with age comes more and more discounts...
For
- Impressive clarity and sonic precision
- Lovely build
- Useful equaliser feature
Against
- Can be critical of source and recording quality
- JBL Flip 7 is a better performer with more bass
- No aux-in / USB-C wired listening
