Short answer: the Soundcore Boost “original model” pre-2021. It ranks #13 of 134 medium speakers at $60; the JBL Flip 7 ranks #14 and costs $129.95, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the JBL Flip 7 gets right: A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size. Set against that: 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.
On the Soundcore Boost “original model” pre-2021 side: A great sounding neutral speaker. Set against that: This old version has micro-usb charging.
One note: the Soundcore Boost “original model” pre-2021 is discontinued, but it still ranks #13 of 134 medium speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the JBL Flip 7 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Soundcore Boost “original model” pre-2021 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 7 | Soundcore Boost “original model” pre-2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.95 | $60 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #14 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #13 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX5 |
| Max Volume | 100dB | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Audio | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 560 g | 1.3 lbs / 590 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Drivers | 45x80mm racetrack driver + 16mm tweeter | 1.75" x 2 active drivers + passive radiator |
| Output Power | 35W total (25W main + 10W tweeter) | 20W (10W × 2) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 182.5 x 69.5 x 71.5 mm | - |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V 7.5W-15W) | Micro USB |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Flip 7: $129.95 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.
| 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 |
| Dimensions | 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 |
| USB Audio | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 560 g |
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Soundcore Boost “original model” pre-2021: $60 Discontinued
Pros: A great sounding neutral speaker.
Cons: This old version has micro-usb charging. Only IPX5. Discontinued.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1.75" x 2 active drivers + passive radiator |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Output Power | 20W (10W × 2) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 590 g |
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