Short answer: the JBL Flip 7, if you are buying new. The JBL Flip 5 ranks higher than the Walla Sound (#79 vs #168 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 better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A compact, light waterproof speaker with a carry strap and USB-C charging. Its bass reaches about 59Hz before falling 10dB, against 90Hz for the Walla Sound. It is rated for 12 hours of battery against 8 for the Walla Sound. It is rated IPX7 against IPX5 for the Walla Sound. Watch for: Boosted upper bass.
The Walla Sound is the lighter choice. A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone. At 0.7 lbs (300 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Flip 5 at 1.2 lbs (540 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Flip 5 lacks. Watch for: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
Buy the JBL Flip 7, the replacement for the discontinued JBL Flip 5; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Walla Sound.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 5 | Walla Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.97 Discontinued | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #79 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #168 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz | ~90Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 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) | 0.7 lbs (300 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 1x 44x80mm fullrange | 30mm metal diaphragm driver |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.9” (181 x 69 x 74 mm) | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 20W RMS | 10W (2 x 5W) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (via JBL app, sunsetted in 2024) | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX5 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| App | Yes | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Flip 5: reviews by Alan Ross, DLX Willington and Techder Audios.
- Walla Sound: reviews by Jack Of All Trades, Master of None.
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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