#Jbl charge 5 vs flip 5 Bluetooth
This is noteworthy because Bluetooth 5.1 is more energy-efficient, which further widens the battery life gap between Charge 5 and Flip 5. It also has Bluetooth 4.2, while Charge 5 has Bluetooth 5.1.
With volume at 70-80%, we got more than 10 hours of life, but nowhere close to 20 hours.įlip 5 has a 4,800 mAh battery that lacks the ability to charge other devices. And it underperformed on the 20 hour battery life rating during our testing. If you use the Charge 5 to charge another device, it will of course decrease the battery life length. It also has a USB port that allows it to charge phones and other devices. There really is no competition here - the battery on the Charge 5 is significantly better than the Flip 5.Ĭharge 5 features a 7,500 mAh battery that is marketed as having 20 hours of playtime. Charge 5 has wide rubber ridges on the base, and is used horizontally, but is still somewhat clumsy and easy to knock over. The vertical orientation of Flip 5 puts it at risk of being tipped over. The exposed radiators on the speakers create a potential weak spot, but either device should hold up to drops pretty well. But of course, all things equal, the IP67 rating of Charge 5 is “better” than the IPX7 rating of Flip 5.īoth devices have some well-placed rubber edges for padding, and are durable even if they aren’t totally shockproof. I am not aware of any issues with the Flip 5 being vulnerable to dirt, sand, or dust. However, this is more of a formality than a functional difference. Charge 5 adds the dust-proof label with an IP67 rating. The durability of these two speakers is nearly identical.įlip 5 has an IPX7 rating, meaning it is waterproof but not rated as dust-proof. And neither has a built-in microphone, so you won’t be able to use these speakers for phone calls, or control them with voice functions. For better or worse, this seems to be the direction that devices are heading (Charge 4 had a 3.5 mm aux port, but this feature was removed with the Charge 5). Flip 5 does have many more color options, as well as color customizations.īoth devices are missing an aux port. Charge 5 also has an oversized logo that is integrated into the design of the speaker, whereas Flip 5 has the older style JBL logo that looks like a cheap sticker slapped on the speaker. Flip 5 is just a very boring cylinder without anything to spice up the appearance. Both devices have a similar cylindrical shape, but Charge 5 is more kidney bean-shaped which adds some visual interest. The esthetics of the Charge 5 look nicer.
#Jbl charge 5 vs flip 5 portable
However, because the device can be stood vertically and has no real base, it still isn’t a top choice for portable use. So between this and the lighter weight, the Flip 5 is more portable and better for on-the-go use. Flip 5 also has a hook to attach a handle. Charge 5 is around an inch taller, over an inch longer, and weighs twice as much. The 40 watt Charge 5 just packs a bit more punch than the 20 watt Flip 5. And relative to its price, I again think Flip 5 is more impressive. While Charge 5 does bring much more volume, the crispness and overall quality on the Flip 5 is not much worse than the Charge 5.Ĭompared to expectations, I think Flip 5 is more impressive for sound. In looking at the device sizes and prices, you would expect the Charge 5 (which is significantly larger and significantly more expensive) to be the clear winner on sound. When it comes to sound differences between the Charge 5 and the Flip 5, we have to agree with the consensus - Charge 5 sounds better and gets louder, but the Flip 5 offers sound quality that is nearly as good.
Both the Charge 5 and Flip 5 score well in nearly every category, so they are great choices in the sub-$200 waterproof portable speaker category. But these are still two of our favorite bluetooth speakers.
#Jbl charge 5 vs flip 5 software
The app lacks an equalizer, and the software is limited. So if you can find the Flip 5 at a discounted price, it may be a better purchase overall rather than paying more for a slightly-better Charge 5.
Most features are similar between the two devices, like the degree of waterproofing, software, and the absence of a built-in microphone and aux port. And with the smaller footprint of the Flip 5, it is more portable than the Charge 5. However, JBL Flip 5 is a quality bluetooth speaker in its own right, and provides nearly as good of sound quality for a fraction of the price. After a few weeks of testing, we have decided that JBL Charge 5 wins the battle against JBL Flip 5 due to higher sound quality, longer battery life, and its ability to charge other devices.
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