JBL Flip 5 Specifications and Review

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The JBL Flip 5 ranks #62 out of 136 total Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.

Brand: JBL

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#62 JBL Flip 5: $89.95 Discontinued Amazon eBay

Pros: Compact and light (1.1 lb) with a carry lanyard. Charges via USB-C, topping off in about 2.5 hours. IP67 rated.

Cons: Not stereo. Boosted upper bass. Piercing sound when turned up. Peaky lower treble at higher volumes. Discontinued.

Related speakers: JBL Flip 4, JBL Flip 6, JBL Flip 7.

How it compares: Just above it: Beats Pill 2024 - $10 more, 12 more hours of battery life. Just below it: JBL Flip 4 - $20 cheaper.

Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)59Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency200ms
Bluetooth Version4.2
Built in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions7.1" x 2.7" x 2.9" (181 x 69 x 74 mm)
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers1x 44x80mm fullrange
EQYes (via JBL app, sunsetted in 2024)
Frequency Response65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIPX7
Max Volume92dB
OmnidirectionalNo
Output Power20W RMS
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Weight1.2 lbs / 540 g

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