The JBL Flip Essential line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 2 models, from the JBL Flip Essential to the JBL Flip Essential 2. Ratings run from 3.2/5 to 3.3/5. Only one of them is still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Flip Essential to Flip Essential 2
The JBL Flip Essential 2 replaced the JBL Flip Essential. It rates higher, 3.3/5 against 3.2/5.
| Spec | Flip Essential | Flip Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 16W RMS | 20W RMS |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Weight | / 1 lbs (471 g) | 1.1 lbs (520 g) |
Full Flip Essential vs Flip Essential 2 comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the JBL Flip Essential are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the JBL Flip Essential, from the JBL Flip Essential to the JBL Flip Essential 2.
What replaced the JBL Flip Essential?
The JBL Flip Essential 2 replaced the JBL Flip Essential. It is rated 3.3/5, against 3.2/5 for the JBL Flip Essential.