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JBL Flip 6 Review

True Score

86
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Absolutely Fresh
84
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Experts

92
674

Consumers

Expert Rankings

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Product testers lauded the JBL Flip 6’s exceptional portability and good bass levels. They liked its moderate battery life and easy-to-use JBL Connect app but were disappointed with its inability to play stereo content and lack of speakerphone functionality. They also didn’t appreciate its missing voice assistant support.

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our Verdict

The JBL Flip 6 was praised by expert testers for its outstanding portability and neutral sound profile. The testing team from SoundGuys credited its bass…

The JBL Flip 6 was praised by expert testers for its outstanding portability and neutral sound profile. The testing team from SoundGuys credited its bass levels and noted that the vocals were clear. They also liked its user-friendly JBL Connect app, while analysts from Techradar confirmed during their music tests that the speaker got loud enough to fill a room. They were happy that it could pair up to 100 speakers and that its battery could last up to 12 hours at moderate volume. The speaker doesn’t have RGB lighting like the JBL PartyBox 100 does, but it is much easier to move around with. Feel free to explore our JBL PartyBox 100 review if you’re interested, but check out our JBL GO 3 review for a more compact alternative.

Still, reviewers felt that the Flip 6 was not the best pick for movies and videos since it couldn’t play stereo content independently. They also lamented its lack of a speakerphone functionality and missing voice assistant support. It also doesn’t have WiFi connectivity.

True Score

86

Reasons to Buy

  • Great portability
  • User-friendly app
  • Water and dust resistant
  • Can pair with up to 100 speakers
  • Well-balanced bass and vocals

Reasons to Avoid

  • Can’t play stereo content
  • No speakerphone functionality
  • No voice assistant support

Specifications

  • Battery Life
    12 hours
  • Built In Microphone
    na
  • Charge Time
    2 hours
  • Size
    7 inches (w) x 2.7 inches (h) x 2.9 inches (d)
  • Smart App
    JBL Portable
  • Speaker Pairing
    Yes
  • Water Resistant
    Yes
  • Wattage
    30 watts
  • Wireless Range
    40 meters

Overview

The JBL Flip 6 is a mid-tier Bluetooth speaker that was first made available in early 2022. The speaker is the successor to the JBL Flip 5, which is pretty easy to tell since the two look quite similar. Weighing only 1.1 pounds, the Flip 6 is one of the best top speakers to consider for portability, and it also has a battery that lasts up to 12 hours. Its Bluetooth connectivity is also ideal since the speaker can be paired with two different devices and maintain a strong connection for up to 210 ft. As you’d also expect from the top-ranked Bluetooth speakers designed for outdoor use, the Flip 6 also has an IP67 rating, meaning it is both dust and water-resistant. It also has a removable carrying strap to make moving around with it much easier.

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  • JBL Flip 6 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Powerful Sound and deep bass, IPX7 Waterproof, 12 Hours of Playtime (Renewed)
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Score Card

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Expert Score

84

*.75

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Customer Score

92

*.25

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True Score

86

Any product with a True Score above 80 is a Absolutely Fresh

Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    67
    A solid successor to the Flip 5. The JBL Flip 6 makes for a solid… read more
  • Sound Guys
    D

    Trust Score

    80
    It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but JBL’s outdoor-friendly Flip 6 is another strong entry in… read more
  • PC Mag
    D

    Trust Score

    80
    The JBL Flip 6 is rugged and powerful enough to be your go-to outdoor speaker… read more
  • Digital Trends
    D

    Trust Score

    80
    Small and stylish with great sound is how I’d describe the JBL Flip 6. It’s… read more
  • CNET
    D

    Trust Score

    83
    The JBL Flip 6 is a compact Bluetooth speaker that delivers impressive sound, has an… read more
  • Tom’s Guide
    D

    Trust Score

    90
    As the latest incarnation of the one of the most popular Bluetooth speakers, the JBL… read more

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