Neither Fugoo Tough nor JBL Flip 4 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 115 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither Fugoo Tough nor JBL Flip 4 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 Sonos Roam or other critically acclaimed Portable Bluetooth Speakers of this month.
For reference, Sonos Roam received 4 endorsements this month, from TechRadar (4 Mar 2024), Tom's Guide (26 Mar 2024) WIRED (18 Feb 2024) and 1 other.
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | What Hi-Fi  | SoundGuys  | PCMag  | Popular Mechanics  | TechRadar  | Rtings.com  | Tom's Guide  | WIRED  | TechHive  | Digital Trends  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | $176 |  Sonos Roam A great speaker that can be taken anywhere | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 11 | 10 | - | 3 |
| N/A | N/A | $49 | 
Fugoo Tough | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $75 |  JBL Flip 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Portable Bluetooth Speakers ranking? It's here
Fugoo Tough 
JBL Flip 4 Customers like JBL Flip 4 way 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 Flip 4
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
JBL Flip 4, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Fugoo Tough.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). JBL Flip 4 ranks higher than that and Fugoo Tough ranks lower than that.
| Fugoo Tough | |
| JBL Flip 4 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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JBL Flip 4 is more popular than Fugoo Tough
It's fairly safe to say that JBL Flip 4 is a more popular bluetooth speaker than Fugoo Tough, based on its 100,000+ 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 Fugoo Tough and JBL Flip 4 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | UE Boom 3 | $107 |
In comparison:
8.9 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Tribit StormBox Micro 2 | $48 |
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 |
 | JBL Flip 6 | $100 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | |
 | JBL Go 3 | $50 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | |
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys | PCMag | Popular Mechanics | TechRadar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | WIRED | TechHive | Digital Trends |
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| 3 | - | $176 | Sonos Roam A great speaker that can be taken anywhere | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 11 | 10 | - | 3 |
| 4 | - | $48 |  Tribit StormBox Micro 2 | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 9 | - | 8 |
| 5 | - | Check price |  Jbl Boombox 3 | - | - | 7 | - | - | 1 | 9 | - | - | - |
| 6 | - | $68 |  Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 | - | 5 | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | - | - | 6 |
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Expert reviews [23]
- with a score: 17
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by World of Turntables | 100 |
| Average score based on 23 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by Gadgets 360 | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- AUDIO QUALITY - Two 28mm neodymium tweeters, 2 39mm neodymium aluminum domed mid/woofers, Two 43mm x 54mm passive radiators. Drivers face all directions, with an 8-degree upward tilt for better dispersion. Full Range Frequency Response: 60Hz - 20KHz.
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- All-Purpose Bluetooth Speaker -Take the party everywhere with Flip 4, a portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers powerful stereo sound. With durable, waterproof fabric, this speaker features up to 12 hours of continuous, high-quality audio playtime.
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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!
Fugoo Tough is a well-known option at the bottom 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 JBL Go 3 or Tribit StormBox Micro .
Fugoo Tough was released in 2014. There are dozens of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
Fugoo Tough is $75.59 cheaper than the average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).
JBL Flip 4 is a very popular option in the middle of the bluetooth speakers price range. It has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as JBL Clip 2 or Vanzon X5 Pro .
JBL Flip 4 was released in 2018. There are a lot of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
JBL Flip 4 is $14.02 less expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).
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