JBL Flip 4 - Reviews, Prices, Specs and Alternatives
JBL Flip 4
- Waterproof - 15 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]94%
- Good Sound Quality - 13 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]81%
- Bluetooth Connectivity - 9 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]56%
- Long Battery Life - 8 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]50%
- Good Price - 7 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]44%
- Durability - 7 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]44%
- JBL Connect+ Function - 7 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]44%
- Portability - 6 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]38%
- Speakerphone Mode - 6 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]38%
- Multiple Color Variation - 6 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]38%
- Loud Sound - 5 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]31%
- 3.5mm Input - 5 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]31%
- Good Bass Sound - 5 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]31%
- Rubberized Exterior - 4 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]25%
- Has Battery Life Indicator - 3 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]19%
- Multipoint Pairing - 3 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]19%
- Easy Controls - 3 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]19%
- Intuitive Design - 2 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]13%
- Dustproof - 2 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]13%
- Long Wireless Range - 2 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]13%
- Unclear Sound - 6 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]38%
- Underwhelming Mid-range Sound - 4 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]25%
- Short Battery Life on Max Volume - 4 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]25%
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- Appearance - 2 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]13%
- Limited Functionality in App - 2 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]13%
- JBL Connect+ Issues - 1 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Poor Bass - 1 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Audio Cable Not Included - 1 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Not Dynamic - 1 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Lacks a Discernible Soundstage - 1 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Unclear Sound at Higher Volume - 1 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Getting to Ports Can be Tricky - 1 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Incompatibility with Other Speakers - 1 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- No AC Adapter Included - 1 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- High Price - 1 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Annoying Controls - 1 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
- Exposed Radiators - 1 out of 16 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]6%
Expert reviews [15]
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 1
Highest score by GeekSpin | 94 |
Average score based on 15 reviews | 82 |
Lowest score by Gadgets 360 | 70 |
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- Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns playing impressive stereo sound
- Built-in 3000mAh rechargeable li-ion battery Supports up to 12 hours of playtime
- Ipx7 waterproof means no more worrying about rain or spills; you can even submerge flip 4 in water
- JBL connect+ allows you to Link more than 100 JBL connect+ enabled speakers together to amplify the party
- Dual external passive radiators demonstrate just how powerful your speaker is
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Speakers range from not being able to handle even a drop of water to being able to be fully submerged in water for several minutes. Do you plan to take your speaker outside? To the beach? To the pool? In the shower? Then you definitely need to verify the level of water resistance before purchasing. You can tell the water resistance by the IP rating—the higher the rating, the more resistant the speaker is to the elements. For reference, the first digit refers to dust protection and the second digit refers to water protection. It reads as: IP68. Anything higher than IP66 will be dust- and splash-proof, meaning it can handle some contact with water, but cannot be fully submerged or soaked.
Battery life for Bluetooth speakers is measured in milliampere hours (mAh). Manufacturers will report the battery life of a speaker in the average number of hours it takes to empty from a full charge. Keep in mind this number is based on medium levels of usage. If you play the speaker on full volume, it will drain the battery faster. Some specialty features like using the speaker to charge your phone or casting an LED light show will also drain the battery faster. The manufacturer reported number is just an estimate, and may be slightly different based on your usage.
It’s also important to consider is the type of battery. Rechargeable lithium-ion (LI-ion) batters are ideal, but some speakers only take standard or rechargeable AA/AAA/C/D batteries. You may even find Bluetooth speakers that recharge via solar power—great for outdoor use!