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 Soundcore Rave Neo 2 ranks #20 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $119.29.
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’s a fraction of the size and price of the Rave Neo 2. The catch: a small bump around 4kHz keeps it just a touch less neutral than the Flip 6 it replaced.
What the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 gets right: a big step up in sound quality over the original Rave Neo, with bass-up available at higher volumes (best left off at lower volumes). Set against that: a slight treble rolloff.
Buy the JBL Flip 7 at $149.95 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 at $119.29 if you want a large speaker instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 7 | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $119.29 |
| Ranked | #14 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 100dB | 107dB |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | No | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 560 g | 7.9 lbs / 3.6 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Drivers | 45x80mm racetrack driver + 16mm tweeter | 4" woofer, 2x 2" tweeters |
| Output Power | 35W total (25W main + 10W tweeter) | 80W |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.2" x 2.7" x 2.8" (182.5 x 69.5 x 71.5 mm) | 7.8" x 6.1" x 11.8" (198 x 154 x 299 mm) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V 7.5W-15W) | USB-C |
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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Soundcore Rave Neo 2: $119.29 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: A big improvement in sound quality over the original Rave Neo. Use bass up at higher volumes, but turn it off for lower volumes.
Cons: Slight treble rolloff
Full Soundcore Rave Neo 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.8" x 6.1" x 11.8" (198 x 154 x 299 mm) |
| Drivers | 4" woofer, 2x 2" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 107dB |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 7.9 lbs / 3.6 kg |
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