Short answer: the JBL Flip 7, if you are buying new. The JBL Flip 5 measures as well as the Beats Pill 2024 (#79 vs #78 of 182 medium speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the JBL Flip 7, is rated 4.2/5 at $149.95 and is still sold new.
The Beats Pill 2024 is the longer-running option. A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Flip 5. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Flip 5 lacks. The catch: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
The JBL Flip 5 is the lighter choice. A compact, light waterproof speaker with a carry strap and USB-C charging. At 1.2 lbs (540 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Beats Pill 2024 at 1.5 lbs (680 g). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. Watch for: Boosted upper bass.
Buy the JBL Flip 7, the replacement for the discontinued JBL Flip 5; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Beats Pill 2024.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill 2024 | JBL Flip 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $64.97 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #78 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #79 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz | 59Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (via JBL app, sunsetted in 2024) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 1.2 lbs (540 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.9” (181 x 69 x 74 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators | 1x 44x80mm fullrange |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (lanyard) |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 200ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| Frequency Response | - | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 20W RMS |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Beats Pill 2024: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- JBL Flip 5: reviews by Alan Ross, DLX Willington and Techder Audios.
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