Short answer: the JBL Flip 7. It ranks #15 of 176 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $89.95; the CMF Speaker M ranks #87, rated 3.3/5, at $89. Close enough in price that the sound-quality gap is the deciding factor.
Why pick the CMF Speaker M: A two way design with a 70mm woofer and 16mm tweeter on 35W, giving crisp treble, detailed vocals, and a fairly neutral tuning on most music. The tradeoff: Struggles with dense rock and metal at volume, where the low end gets muddy and vocals turn shrill even with Ultra Bass on.
The JBL Flip 7 is the better-sounding option. A small, very neutral speaker with slightly deeper bass than before, a tougher waterproof build, and an app EQ. The catch: A little bit of a bump at 4kHz, not quite as neutral as the JBL Flip 6.
Buy the JBL Flip 7. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $0.95 with the CMF Speaker M does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A two way design with a 70mm woofer and 16mm tweeter on 35W, giving crisp treble, detailed vocals, and a fairly neutral tuning on most music.
A small, very neutral speaker with slightly deeper bass than before, a tougher waterproof build, and an app EQ.
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Specifications Side By Side
| CMF Speaker M | JBL Flip 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.00 | $89.95 |
| Ranked | #87 of 176 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #15 of 176 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 (Auracast only) | SBC, AAC |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Mode) | No |
| App | Yes (Nothing X) | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (4 presets + custom) | Yes (7 band) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (5V 7.5W-15W) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C audio) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Lights | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 35W RMS (25W woofer + 10W tweeter) | 35W total (25W main + 10W tweeter) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Drivers | 1x 70mm woofer + 1x 16mm tweeter | 45x80mm racetrack driver + 16mm tweeter |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (602 g) | 1.2 lbs (560 g) |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 3.3” x 2.1” (220 x 85 x 54 mm) | 7.2” x 2.7” x 2.8” (182.5 x 69.5 x 71.5 mm) |
| Strap | No (built-in handle) | Yes (detachable PushLock accessory) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 59Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
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