Short answer: the JBL Flip 7 if sound quality matters most, the Tronsmart T8 if price matters most. The JBL Flip 7 ranks #15 of 182 medium speakers, rated 4.2/5, at $149.95. The Tronsmart T8 ranks #54, rated 3.6/5, at $49.99, $99.96 cheaper.
The JBL Flip 7 is the better-sounding, lighter choice. A small, very neutral speaker with slightly deeper bass than before, a tougher waterproof build, and an app EQ. At 1.2 lbs (560 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Tronsmart T8 at 1.8 lbs (800 g). The catch: A little bit of a bump at 4kHz, not quite as neutral as the JBL Flip 6.
The case for the Tronsmart T8: An affordable waterproof speaker with upward firing drivers that spread sound around, plus lights, app EQ, an aux input and stereo pairing. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Flip 7 lacks. The catch: Against the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor, listeners in Mateusz Cholewa’s comparison found the T8 harsh and tiring, and Techder Audios’ test showed the Xiaomi Sound Party with deeper, heavier bass.
Buy the JBL Flip 7 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Tronsmart T8 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 7 | Tronsmart T8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #15 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #54 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours at 50% volume, lights off (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes (app) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (560 g) | 1.8 lbs (0.80 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | - |
| Drivers | 45x80mm racetrack driver + 16mm tweeter | 2x upward firing full-range drivers + 1x woofer + 2x passive radiators |
| Amplifier Power | 35W total (25W main + 10W tweeter) | 40W |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 7.2” x 2.7” x 2.8” (182.5 x 69.5 x 71.5 mm) | 8.6”H x 3.2”W x 3.2”D (218 x 82 x 82 mm) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V 7.5W-15W) | USB-C |
| Strap | Yes (detachable PushLock accessory) | Yes (lanyard) |
| Charging Time | - | 4.5 hours |
| Frequency Response | - | 56Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Flip 7: reviews by Alan Ross, M1MTechChannel and YARNZO Tech.
- Tronsmart T8: reviews by Mateusz Cholewa, Techder Audios and Jagist.
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