JBL
JBL Flip 7
An easy carry for the park or patio, at 1.23 lb. IP68 protection suits outdoor use, while USB-C audio adds a wired option alongside Bluetooth.
Bettr Score
78.7/100
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JBL Flip 7 vs Beats Pill
The short answer
JBL Flip 7 wins this comparison. Choose it if tested durability is your priority. JBL Flip 7 has the higher durability rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 9/10 versus 4.5/10.
Beats
Beats Pill
One speaker for Bluetooth listening, USB-C audio and hands-free calls. It can charge your phone, pairs with iPhone or Android, and offers up to 24 hours of battery life.
Bettr Score
75.9/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Flip 7 | Specification | Beats Pill |
|---|---|---|
$149.95 ✓ Winner | Reference price | $149.99 |
16 hours | Advertised battery life | 24 hours ✓ Winner |
1.23 lb ✓ Winner | Weight | 1.5 lb |
IP68 | Ingress protectionPersonal preference | IP67 |
5 ✓ Winner | Durability tier | 4 |
5.4 | Bluetooth versionPersonal preference | Class 1 |
No | Can charge another device | Yes ✓ Winner |
Yes | USB audio inputTie | Yes |
Yes ✓ Winner | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairing | No |
No | Floats in waterTie | No |
No | Speakerphone | Yes ✓ Winner |
The buying advice
Which speaker fits you?
Who should choose JBL Flip 7?
Choose JBL Flip 7 if tested durability is your priority. JBL Flip 7 has the higher durability rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 9/10 versus 4.5/10.
Who should choose Beats Pill?
Choose Beats Pill if tested battery endurance matters most. Beats Pill has the higher battery-endurance rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 8.2/10 versus 5.3/10.
The main tradeoff
JBL Flip 7 has the higher durability rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 9/10 versus 4.5/10. Beats Pill has the higher battery-endurance rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 8.2/10 versus 5.3/10. The recorded reference-price difference is $0.04.
Sources and score details
- JBL Flip 7 gains 4.3 score points on durability (10% weight).
- Beats Pill gains 2.8 score points on battery endurance (10% weight).
- JBL Flip 7 gains 2.1 score points on volume (10% weight).
Durability
JBL Flip 7 has the higher durability rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 9/10 versus 4.5/10.
Battery endurance
Beats Pill has the higher battery-endurance rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 8.2/10 versus 5.3/10.
Volume
JBL Flip 7 has the higher volume rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 6.8/10 versus 4.9/10.
Sound quality
Beats Pill has the higher sound-quality rating in GearLab’s matched tests: 6.8/10 versus 6.6/10.
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Where to buy JBL Flip 7
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$76.99
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Where to buy Beats Pill
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$65.00
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