Neither JBL Flip 3 nor JBL PartyBox 300 were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Mar 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 113 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither JBL Flip 3 nor JBL PartyBox 300 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Bluetooth Speaker received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at JBL Charge 5 or other critically acclaimed Portable Bluetooth Speakers of this month.
For reference, JBL Charge 5 received 6 endorsements this month, from Digital Trends (26 Feb 2024), WIRED (18 Feb 2024) Tom's Guide (22 Feb 2024) and 3 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | Digital Trends | TechHive | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | SoundGuys | What Hi-Fi |
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1 | - | $130 | JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings. | 15 | - | 2 | 12 | - | 7 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
N/A | N/A | $200 | JBL Flip 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $1000 | JBL PartyBox 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like JBL PartyBox 300 somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
JBL PartyBox 300
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
JBL PartyBox 300, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than JBL Flip 3.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both JBL Flip 3 and JBL PartyBox 300 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
JBL Flip 3 |
In comparison:
9.2 Amazing
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JBL PartyBox 300 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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JBL PartyBox 300 is more popular than JBL Flip 3
It's fairly safe to say that JBL PartyBox 300 is a more popular bluetooth speaker than JBL Flip 3, based on its 2,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for JBL Flip 3 and PartyBox 300 | |||||
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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 | $64 |
In comparison:
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 ranks #53 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.5 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
JBL Authentics 500 | $699 |
We don't yet have enough review information for JBL Authentics 500 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | ||
Tribit StormBox Micro 2 | $60 |
In comparison:
Tribit StormBox Micro 2 ranks #90 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| 4 expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Soundboks Go | $699 |
In comparison:
8.5 Great
| 2 expert recommendations |
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | Digital Trends | TechHive | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com |
TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | SoundGuys | What Hi-Fi |
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1 | - | $130 | JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings. | 15 | - | 2 | 12 | - | 7 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
2 | +4 | $437 | Sonos Move 2 | 4 | 5 | - | 5 | - | 9 | - | - | 2 | - |
3 | -1 | $177 | Sonos Roam The Sonos Roam is a highly versatile and durable portable speaker that delivers excellent sound quality, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, voice assistant integration, and unique features such as Automatic TruePlay and wireless charging. | 3 | - | 10 | 11 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
4 | -1 | $60 | Tribit StormBox Micro 2 The Tribit StormBox Micro 2 is a durable and waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with powerful sound, long battery life, and versatile connectivity options. | 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 3 |
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Expert reviews [14]
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 5
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 14 reviews | 87 |
Lowest score by Tom's Guide | 80 |
Score distribution:
80-100 | |
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20-40 | |
0-20 |
Expert reviews [9]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 7
Highest score by The Streaming Blog | 96 |
Average score based on 9 reviews | 88 |
Lowest score by PCMag | 80 |
Score distribution:
80-100 | |
60-80 | |
40-60 | |
20-40 | |
0-20 |
- Wireless Bluetooth streaming - wirelessly connect up to 3 Smartphones or Tablets to the speaker
- Speakerphone - take Crystal clear calls from your speaker with the touch of a button thanks to the noise and Echo cancelling speakerphone
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- JBL Signature Sound offers unprecedented performance and an authentic audio experiences you will remember for your party
- The full panel lighting effect creates a captivating light show to astound your crowd with a lasting visual experience.
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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!
JBL Flip 3 is a well-known option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Bose SoundTouch 10 or Urbanista Malibu .
JBL Flip 3 was released in 2015. There are dozens of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
JBL Flip 3 is $59.99 cheaper than the average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).
JBL PartyBox 300 is a popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Naim Mu-So Qb or Sony SRS-RA5000 .
JBL PartyBox 300 is $875 more expensive than the average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).