These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Flip 7 ranks #14 of 135 medium speakers by sound quality at $149.95; the LG Xboom Bounce ranks #30 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $119.99.
The case for the JBL Flip 7: a very neutral speaker, small enough to be almost pocket-sized, with slightly more treble and slightly deeper bass than the well-regarded Flip 6 - and it costs meaningfully less than the larger Xboom Bounce. The catch: a small bump around 4kHz keeps it just a touch less neutral than the Flip 6 it replaced.
What the LG Xboom Bounce gets right: a distinctive spherical design, up to 30 hours of battery at 50% volume, IP67 plus MIL-STD-810H certification, multipoint pairing to two devices, and LED lighting. Set against that: bass extension that isn’t as deep as the top speakers in its class, and it’s overpriced for what it delivers.
Buy the JBL Flip 7 at $149.95 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the LG Xboom Bounce at $119.99 if you want a large speaker instead.
If battery life is a priority, the LG Xboom Bounce is rated for 30 hours versus 14 hours for the JBL Flip 7.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 7 | LG Xboom Bounce | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $119.99 |
| Ranked | #14 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #30 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 100dB | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 560 g | 2.9 lbs / 1.32 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Drivers | 45x80mm racetrack driver + 16mm tweeter | 63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless) |
| Output Power | 35W total (25W main + 10W tweeter) | 40W |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Dimensions | 7.2" x 2.7" x 2.8" (182.5 x 69.5 x 71.5 mm) | 10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V 7.5W-15W) | USB-C |
| Wifi | - | No |
The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Flip 7: $149.95 Amazon
Pros: A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size. Just slightly more treble than the Flip 6 which was already a great speaker. Slightly deeper bass than the Flip 6
Cons: A little bit of a bump at 4khz, not quite as neutral as the FLip 6. I believe this one is slightly worse than the Flip 6.
Full JBL Flip 7 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Dimensions | 7.2" x 2.7" x 2.8" (182.5 x 69.5 x 71.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 45x80mm racetrack driver + 16mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Max Volume | 100dB |
| Output Power | 35W total (25W main + 10W tweeter) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V 7.5W-15W) |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 560 g |
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- Reddit Search for JBL Flip 7 Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
LG Xboom Bounce: $119.99 Amazon
Pros: Unique spherical design. Up to 30 hours battery at 50% volume. IP67 + MIL-STD-810H military certification for impact/vibration/temperature. Multipoint pairing stays connected to two devices. LED lights add flair.
Cons: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers. Overpriced. This may move around in the rankings as we get better sound samples
Full LG Xboom Bounce review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless) |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs / 1.32 kg |
| Wifi | No |
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- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- tech reviews daily: LG XBOOM Bounce Review – BASS, LIGHTS & VIBES! 🔊🎉
- Mike O’Brien: What Did LG Just Launch? (NEW will.i.am x LG xboom Speakers)
- 정민수 (언리얼엔진): LG XBOOM BOUNCE 40W vs BOGASING S9 PRO 50W TWS Sound Samples
- GYMCADDY: LG’s New xboom Speaker And Earbud Lineup Explained - Meet The Stage 301, Bounce, Grab And Buds!
- Reddit Search for LG Xboom Bounce Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons