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 JBL Xtreme 5
The short answer
JBL Flip 7 wins this comparison. Choose it if you want less weight in your bag. JBL Flip 7 weighs 1.23 lb versus 6.39 lb — 5.16 lb less to carry. Its recorded reference price is $250.00 lower.
JBL
JBL Xtreme 5
A larger speaker for outdoor gatherings, with a shoulder strap, phone charging and ambient lighting. IP68 protection suits outdoor use; its 6.39 lb weight is the carrying tradeoff.
Bettr Score
66.1/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Flip 7 | Specification | JBL Xtreme 5 |
|---|---|---|
$149.95 ✓ Winner | Reference price | $399.95 |
16 hours | Advertised battery life | 28 hours ✓ Winner |
1.23 lb ✓ Winner | Weight | 6.39 lb |
IP68 | Ingress protectionTie | IP68 |
5 | Durability tierTie | 5 |
5.4 | Bluetooth versionPersonal preference | 6.0 |
No | Can charge another device | Yes ✓ Winner |
Yes | USB audio inputTie | Yes |
Yes | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairingTie | Yes |
No | Floats in waterTie | No |
No | SpeakerphoneTie | No |
The buying advice
Which speaker fits you?
Who should choose JBL Flip 7?
Choose JBL Flip 7 if you want less weight in your bag. JBL Flip 7 weighs 1.23 lb versus 6.39 lb — 5.16 lb less to carry.
Who should choose JBL Xtreme 5?
Choose JBL Xtreme 5 if a longer advertised playtime matters. JBL Xtreme 5 advertises up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost, versus up to 16 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Flip 7.
The main tradeoff
JBL Flip 7 weighs 1.23 lb versus 6.39 lb — 5.16 lb less to carry. JBL Xtreme 5 advertises up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost, versus up to 16 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Flip 7. The recorded reference-price difference is $250.00.
Sources and score details
- JBL Flip 7: sound quality carries 60% of its model; 6.6/10 contributes 46.8 of its 78.7 points.
- JBL Xtreme 5: recorded reference price carries 20% of its model; its score also reflects the other verified specifications shown below.
Less to carry
JBL Flip 7 weighs 1.23 lb versus 6.39 lb — 5.16 lb less to carry.
Longer advertised playtime
JBL Xtreme 5 advertises up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost, versus up to 16 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Flip 7.
Charge your phone
JBL Xtreme 5 can charge another device from its battery; the other speaker’s verified specification says it cannot. Charging a phone uses some of the speaker’s battery.
Lower reference price
JBL Flip 7 has the lower recorded reference price: $149.95 versus $399.95, a $250.00 difference.
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Where to buy JBL Flip 7
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$76.99
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Where to buy JBL Xtreme 5
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$229.99
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$229.99 + $0.00 shipping
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