JBL Flip 5 Review: Ranked #80 of 164

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The JBL Flip 5 ranks #80 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 5 - ranked #80 of 164 Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 3.3/5
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#80 JBL Flip 5: $64.97 Discontinued Amazon eBay

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

Pros: Compact and light (1.1 lb) with a carry lanyard. Charges via USB-C, topping off in about 2.5 hours. IP67 rated. Measured bass extension of 59Hz (-10dB).

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 - $35 more, 12 more hours of battery life. Just below it: JBL Flip Essential 2 - $21 more, 2 fewer hours of battery life.

Amplifier Power20W RMS
AppYes
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)59Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
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)
Drivers1x 44x80mm fullrange
EQYes (via JBL app, sunsetted in 2024)
Frequency Response65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIPX7
Maximum SPL92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
StrapYes (lanyard)
TWSYes
Weight1.2 lbs (540 g)
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