Short answer: the Tozo PA2, if you are buying new. The JBL Flip 5 ranks higher than it (#70 vs #118 of 150 medium speakers, 3.3/5 vs 2.5/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Tozo PA2 is still sold new at $39.99.
What the JBL Flip 5 does well: Compact and light (1.1 lb) with a carry lanyard. The tradeoff: Not stereo.
What the Tozo PA2 does well: IPX8 rated, rugged fabric-wrapped design. Watch for: Quite a bit of bass distortion thudding as you turn the volume up.
Buy the Tozo PA2 new; the JBL Flip 5 is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 5 | Tozo PA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.97 Discontinued | $39.99 |
| Ranked | #70 of 150 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #118 of 150 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 200ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (540 g) | 1.2 lbs (540 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 1x 44x80mm fullrange | 2x 1.7-inch full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators (44x49mm each) |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.9” (181 x 69 x 74 mm) | 7.1” x 2.8” x 3” (180 x 70 x 76 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 20W RMS | 16W |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (via JBL app, sunsetted in 2024) | Yes (16 EQ modes via app) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX8 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| App | Yes | Yes (TOZO App) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | - |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Flip 5: $64.97 Discontinued Amazon eBay
Newer model: the JBL Flip 7, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5.
Pros: Compact and light (1.1 lb) with a carry lanyard. Charges via USB-C, topping off in about 2.5 hours. IP67 rated. Measured bass extension of 59Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Not stereo. Boosted upper bass. Piercing sound when turned up. Peaky lower treble at higher volumes. Discontinued.
Full JBL Flip 5 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 20W RMS |
|---|---|
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 200ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.9” (181 x 69 x 74 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 44x80mm fullrange |
| EQ | Yes (via JBL app, sunsetted in 2024) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (540 g) |
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Tozo PA2: $39.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: IPX8 rated, rugged fabric-wrapped design. App offers 16 EQ modes and TWS dual-pairing with a second PA2.
Cons: Quite a bit of bass distortion thudding as you turn the volume up. Bass not that deep. The Tozo PA1 totally outclasses it.
Full Tozo PA2 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 16W |
|---|---|
| App | Yes (TOZO App) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.8” x 3” (180 x 70 x 76 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 1.7-inch full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators (44x49mm each) |
| EQ | Yes (16 EQ modes via app) |
| IP Rating | IPX8 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (540 g) |
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