The Bluetooth speaker known as the JBL Flip 5 is cylindrical. It is well-made, has a carrying strap so you can use it while on the go, and is available in a variety of colours so you can find one that matches your taste. However, it fails to reproduce low-bass and doesn’t get extremely loud, like most compact speakers do. Additionally, it lacks voice assistant support and any tools for sound augmentation. The playback length of more than eight hours should be sufficient for extended outdoor days.
The JBL Flip series is renowned for being tough, if there is one thing. The Flip series began as splashproof and eventually advanced to becoming entirely waterproof, and the new JBL Flip 5 is no exception. It has an IPX7 rating, which means it can withstand being submerged in up to one metre of water, thanks to the tough fabric covering it. Tough rubber covers the exposed bass radiators on either end of the speaker.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]The power and Bluetooth pairing buttons, as well as the USB-C input for charging the speaker, are located on the speaker’s back. When the speaker is turned on and is connected to a source device, both of these buttons have lights surrounding them. The conventional playback controls, such as the volume up and down buttons, are provided. These are denoted by plus and minus signs, respectively.
The play/pause button can be used to pause tracks or double-tap it to move to the next song. No, there is no microphone on the Flip 5. So you won’t get that here if you were looking for a speaker to take calls on or if you wanted access to your phone’s personal assistant. The Flip 4 is required for a microphone.
The JBL Flip 5 is definitely worth it if you don’t already have a Bluetooth speaker and are searching for a cheap speaker to take on your next journey. Its small size, strong waterproof fabric, good sound, and respectable battery life make it a great choice for just about everyone.
In addition to the new colour palette, JBL has also produced an environmentally friendly Flip 5 that is 90% recycled plastic and can be purchased at a reduced price through the Amazon Renewed programme. There is virtually no reason to buy an upgrade if you already own a JBL Flip 4, particularly if you desire a microphone.