Short answer: the JBL Flip 7, if you are buying new. The JBL Flip 5 ranks higher than the LG Xboom Grab (#79 vs #106 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 JBL Flip 5 is the deeper-bass, lighter choice. A compact, light waterproof speaker with a carry strap and USB-C charging. Its bass reaches about 59Hz before falling 10dB, against 75Hz for the LG Xboom Grab. At 1.2 lbs (540 g) it weighs noticeably less than the LG Xboom Grab at 1.5 lbs (680 g). The tradeoff: Boosted upper bass.
The LG Xboom Grab is the longer-running pick. A rugged waterproof speaker with elastic mounting straps, a long 20 hour battery, multipoint pairing and app room calibration. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Flip 5. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Flip 5 lacks. The tradeoff: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers.
Buy the JBL Flip 7, the replacement for the discontinued JBL Flip 5; it is rated higher for sound quality than the LG Xboom Grab.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 5 | LG Xboom Grab | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.97 Discontinued | $104.99 |
| Ranked | #79 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #106 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz | 75Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 200ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (540 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 1x 44x80mm fullrange | 1x 80x45mm racetrack woofer, 1x 16mm tweeter |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.9” (181 x 69 x 74 mm) | 8.3” x 2.8” x 2.8” (211.0 x 71.6 x 70.0 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 20W RMS | 30W |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (via JBL app, sunsetted in 2024) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (mounting straps) |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Flip 5: reviews by Alan Ross, DLX Willington and Techder Audios.
- LG Xboom Grab: reviews by GYMCADDY, FishBee Product and Mike O’Brien.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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