Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The JBL Flip 7 ranks #15 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $149.95; the JBL Go 5 ranks #29 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $54.95.
Two sizes apart. The Go 5 is a small 0.5 lbs (230 g) speaker with one 45mm driver and 4.8W. The Flip 7 is a medium speaker at 1.2 lbs (560 g) with a racetrack woofer, a separate tweeter and 35W. Each is rated within its own size class.
The Flip 7 is a genuinely good speaker. It is very neutral, with slightly deeper bass than the Flip 6 and only a small bump at 4kHz. It reaches about 100dB measured and goes down to about 59Hz.
The Go 5 is about size, not sound. It lacks bass, is not very clear, and gets harsher rather than louder at maximum volume. Its mono downmix also produces an audible growl. In the small class, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 sounds far better for similar money.
What they share: IP68 protection, Auracast linking, a 7-band app EQ on both, plus USB-C wired audio input. Battery is 14 hours for the Flip 7 against 8 to 10 for the Go 5.
Buy the JBL Flip 7 at $149.95 for a medium speaker, or the JBL Go 5 at $54.95 for a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 7 | JBL Go 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $54.95 |
| Ranked | #15 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #29 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours, 10 with Playtime Boost (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (560 g) | 0.5 lbs (230 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Drivers | 45x80mm racetrack driver + 16mm tweeter | 45mm |
| Amplifier Power | 35W total (25W main + 10W tweeter) | 4.8W |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.2” x 2.7” x 2.8” (182.5 x 69.5 x 71.5 mm) | 4” x 3” x 1.7” (101 x 77 x 43 mm) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V 7.5W-15W) | USB-C |
| Strap | Yes (detachable PushLock accessory) | Yes (built-in loop) |
| Frequency Response | - | 100Hz - 19kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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