JBL Flip 4 Review: Ranked #82 of 164

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The JBL Flip 4 ranks #82 out of 164 total Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.

Brand: JBL

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JBL Flip 4 - ranked #82 of 164 Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 3.3/5
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#82 JBL Flip 4: $70 Discontinued Amazon eBay

Newer model: the JBL Flip 7, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5.

Pros: At 510 g, JBL Flip 4 combines 2x 40mm fullrange with Bluetooth and aux. Claimed 12 hours (manufacturer specified) battery life, ipx7 protection, up to 92db and single-box playback make its feature set practical for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of 66Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Bass is limited by its 66Hz specification. There is no companion app. No EQ adjustment. Battery failures are common. Discontinued.

Related speakers: JBL Flip 5, JBL Flip 6, JBL Flip 7.

How it compares: Just above it: JBL Flip Essential 2 - $16 more, 2 fewer hours of battery life. Just below it: Sony XB23 - $30 more.

Amplifier Power16W RMS
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)66Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency300ms
Bluetooth Version4.2
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions6.9” x 2.8” x 2.6” (175 x 70 x 65 mm)
Drivers2x 40mm fullrange
EQNo
Frequency Response70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIPX7
Maximum SPL92dB (Manufacturer specified)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power InputMicro USB
StereoYes
StrapYes (lanyard)
TWSNo
Weight1.1 lbs (510 g)
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