Short answer: the JBL Flip 6. It ranks #13 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $79.95. The Walla Sound ranks #163, rated 2.2/5, at $49.99, $29.96 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The JBL Flip 6 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people. Its bass reaches about 56Hz 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 IP67 against IPX5 for the Walla Sound. The tradeoff: Some slight upper mids emphasis.
The Walla Sound is the lighter pick. 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 6 at 1.2 lbs (544 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Flip 6 lacks. Watch for: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
Buy the JBL Flip 6. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $29.96 you would save on the Walla Sound does not close the gap.
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A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people.
A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 6 | Walla Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #13 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | ~90Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (544 g) | 0.7 lbs (300 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) |
| Drivers | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter | 30mm metal diaphragm driver |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 10W (2 x 5W) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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