Short answer: the JBL Flip 7. It ranks #15 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $149.95; the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) ranks #53, rated 3.6/5, and costs $194, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The JBL Flip 7 is the better-sounding, tougher pick. A small, very neutral speaker with slightly deeper bass than before, a tougher waterproof build, and an app EQ. It is rated IP68 against IP55 for the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II). It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. Watch for: A little bit of a bump at 4kHz, not quite as neutral as the JBL Flip 6.
The case for the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II): A compact speaker that plays all around to fill a room, with a speakerphone mic and splash resistance. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Flip 7 lacks. The catch: RTINGS found it lacks low bass, so there’s little deep thump or rumble.
Buy the JBL Flip 7. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 7 | Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $194.00 |
| Ranked | #15 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #53 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Bose Connect |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | - |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP55 |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (560 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | - |
| Drivers | 45x80mm racetrack driver + 16mm tweeter | 1x full-range driver, 2x passive radiator |
| Amplifier Power | 35W total (25W main + 10W tweeter) | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 7.2” x 2.7” x 2.8” (182.5 x 69.5 x 71.5 mm) | 6”H x 3.2”W x 3.2”D (152 x 82 x 82 mm) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V 7.5W-15W) | Micro USB |
| Strap | Yes (detachable PushLock accessory) | - |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Flip 7: reviews by Alan Ross, M1MTechChannel and YARNZO Tech.
- Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II): reviews by Danny Pops, SoundGuys and RTINGS.
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