Neither JBL Flip 5 nor Ultimate Ears Megablast were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 115 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither JBL Flip 5 nor Ultimate Ears Megablast 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 |
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3 | - | $176 | Sonos Roam A great speaker that can be taken anywhere | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 11 | 10 | - | 3 |
N/A | N/A | $89 | JBL Flip 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -
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N/A | N/A | $239 | Ultimate Ears Megablast | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Portable Bluetooth Speakers ranking? It's here
Customers like JBL Flip 5 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.
Ultimate Ears Megablast
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
JBL Flip 5, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Ultimate Ears Megablast.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). JBL Flip 5 ranks higher than that and Ultimate Ears Megablast ranks lower than that.
JBL Flip 5 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
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Ultimate Ears Megablast | |
Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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JBL Flip 5 is more popular than Ultimate Ears Megablast
It's fairly safe to say that JBL Flip 5 is a more popular bluetooth speaker than Ultimate Ears Megablast, based on its 70,000+ 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 5 and Ultimate Ears Megablast | |||||
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Anker Soundcore Motion 300 | $80 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Anker Soundcore Motion 300 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Sonos Era 100 | $230 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Sonos Era 100 N/A
| 3 expert recommendations | ||
Tribit Stormbox Flow | $80 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Tribit Stormbox Flow N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Anker Soundcore Motion Boom | $80 |
In comparison:
Anker Soundcore Motion Boom ranks #11 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper |
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 | - | $69 | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 | - | 5 | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | - | - | 6 |
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Expert reviews [27]
- with a score: 18
- without a score: 9
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 27 reviews | 87 |
Lowest score by Stereo Guide | 75 |
Score distribution:
80-100 | |
60-80 | |
40-60 | |
20-40 | |
0-20 |
- This bundle includes (1) JBL Flip 5 Waterproof Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker and (1) divvi! Protective Hardshell Case.
- PartyBoost allows you to pair two JBL PartyBoost–compatible speakers together for stereo sound or link multiple JBL PartyBoost–compatible speakers to pump up your party.
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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 5 is a very popular 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 Anker Soundcore Motion 300 or Tribit Stormbox Flow .
JBL Flip 5 is $42.01 cheaper than the average bluetooth speaker ($122).
Ultimate Ears Megablast is a well-known option on the higher 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 Marshall Middleton or JBL PartyBox 100 .
Ultimate Ears Megablast was released in 2017. There are dozens of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
Ultimate Ears Megablast is $116.99 more expensive than the average bluetooth speaker ($122).