JBL Flip 4 vs JBL Charge 2

Short answer: the JBL Flip 4. It ranks #63 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality at $70; the JBL Charge 2 ranks #69 and costs $149, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

On the JBL Flip 4 side: Less bass than a Flip 5. Peaky lower treble. Set against that: Battery failures are common.

What the JBL Charge 2 offers: Doubles as a 6000mAh power bank. ~10-12 hour battery life. Social Mode pairs up to 3 phones; works as a speakerphone. The catch: Bass compression at higher volumes. Warm sound. slightly rolled off treble.

Buy the JBL Flip 4. It ranks higher for sound quality than the JBL Charge 2 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Flip 4: $70 Discontinued Amazon

Pros: Less bass than a Flip 5. Peaky lower treble.

Cons: Battery failures are common. Discontinued.

Full JBL Flip 4 review and specifications →

Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	66Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Latency	300ms
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	6.9" x 2.8" x 2.6" (175 x 70 x 65 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 40mm fullrange
Frequency Response	70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Max Volume	92dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	16W RMS
Party Mode	Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power Input	Micro USB
TWS	No
Weight	1.1 lbs / 510 g

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JBL Charge 2: $149 Discontinued

Pros: Doubles as a 6000mAh power bank. ~10-12 hour battery life. Social Mode pairs up to 3 phones; works as a speakerphone.

Cons: Bass compression at higher volumes. Warm sound. slightly rolled off treble. Not as loud as other speakers. Discontinued.

Full JBL Charge 2 review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	3.0
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	8.5" x 3.4" x 3" (216 x 86 x 76 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 45mm fullrange
EQ	No
Frequency Response	75Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX5
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	15W RMS
Party Mode	Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A)
Weight	2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg

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