Soundcore 3/Soundcore Select 2 vs JBL Flip 4

Short answer: the Soundcore 3/Soundcore Select 2. It ranks #54 of 135 medium speakers by sound quality at $47.99; the JBL Flip 4 ranks #63 and costs $70, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

What the Soundcore 3/Soundcore Select 2 offers: Good battery life - 20+ hours on a charge. Watch for: A little less bass than similar size speakers.

What the JBL Flip 4 offers: Less bass than a Flip 5. Watch for: Battery failures are common.

Buy the Soundcore 3/Soundcore Select 2. It ranks higher for sound quality than the JBL Flip 4 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.

If battery life is a priority, the Soundcore 3/Soundcore Select 2 is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the JBL Flip 4.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Soundcore 3/Soundcore Select 2: $47.99 Amazon

Pros: Good battery life - 20+ hours on a charge. IPX7 rated. PartyCast mode links multiple speakers; app EQ presets.

Cons: A little less bass than similar size speakers.

Full Soundcore 3/Soundcore Select 2 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	60Hz
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Latency	180ms
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	6.9" x 2.2" x 2.3" (174 x 57 x 59 mm)
Drivers	2x 38mm (1.5") titanium diaphragm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IPX7
Max Volume	99dB
Output Power	16W
Party Mode	Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers)
Stereo	Yes
Weight	0.8 lbs / 372 g

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JBL Flip 4: $70 Discontinued Amazon

Pros: Less bass than a Flip 5. Peaky lower treble.

Cons: Battery failures are common. Discontinued.

Full JBL Flip 4 review and specifications →

Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	66Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Latency	300ms
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	6.9" x 2.8" x 2.6" (175 x 70 x 65 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 40mm fullrange
Frequency Response	70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Max Volume	92dB
Output Power	16W RMS
Party Mode	Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power Input	Micro USB
TWS	No
Weight	1.1 lbs / 510 g

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