Short answer: the JBL Flip 7, if you are buying new. The JBL Flip 5 measures as well as the Tronsmart Mirtune C3 Plus (#79 vs #84 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 lighter pick. 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 Tronsmart Mirtune C3 Plus at 1.8 lbs (810 g). Watch for: Boosted upper bass.
What the Tronsmart Mirtune C3 Plus does well: An affordable waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, app EQ, Auracast linking, stereo pairing and USB-C audio input. The catch: In side by side tests by Clinch Audio Bass and Mateusz Cholewa, the Xiaomi Sound Party and Soundcore Boom 3i sounded more refined and fuller, and listeners described the C3 Plus’s treble as dull.
Buy the JBL Flip 7, the replacement for the discontinued JBL Flip 5; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Tronsmart Mirtune C3 Plus.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 5 | Tronsmart Mirtune C3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.97 Discontinued | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #79 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #84 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours at 50% volume (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) | 1.8 lbs (0.81 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 6.0 |
| Drivers | 1x 44x80mm fullrange | 1x racetrack woofer + 1x tweeter |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.9” (181 x 69 x 74 mm) | 8.3”H x 3.1”W x 3.3”D (210 x 80 x 85 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 20W RMS | 50W |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (via JBL app, sunsetted in 2024) | Yes (app) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (lanyard) |
| Charging Time | - | 4 hours |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Flip 5: reviews by Alan Ross, DLX Willington and Techder Audios.
- Tronsmart Mirtune C3 Plus: reviews by Oluv, Mateusz Cholewa and Techder Audios.
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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