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JBL - FLIP6 Portable Waterproof Speaker - Gray
Average customer rating
4.4
(406 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 406 reviews
5 Stars
303
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
20
1 Star
31
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Customer Reviews for JBL - FLIP6 Portable Waterproof Speaker - Gray
Customer Rating
5
The new JBL Flip 6 is a slam dunk
on December 7, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
from North Carolina
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] JBL Flip 6 is back with a brand new sound with similar looks. Comes packed with longer battery life up to 12 hours. Connects to your phone snappy. A lot more color ways and water proof.
Great gift to give and affordable enough to grab a couple for yourself
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic Speaker; The Best Flip Yet
on December 4, 2021
Posted by: rhdad42
from Swedesboro, NJ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been a big fan of the Flip series since the first model, which was eventually upgraded to a Flip 4. Now I have the Flip 6 and I’m simply amazed at the performance. The Flip 6 is a tiny bit larger than it’s older brother, and there have been some really nice cosmetic changes. Mine is black, and the JBL logo that’s replaced the smaller badge is the same color as the speaker, with an orange highlight behind. It looks great. The controls are essentially the same, but the 6 is missing the auxiliary in port and charges with USB-C.
So the 4 and the 6 may look like family (from what I’ve seen the 6 has more in common with the Flip 5) but that’s where it ends. Bluetooth has been upgraded to version 5.1, increasing range and reception. Every JBL product I own, from headphones to my Flips, connect to my phone automatically, and this one is no exception. JBL added a tweeter under the covers, bringing forth a whole new sound experience. I really enjoyed the sound of my first Flip, liked my Flip 4 even more, but the addition of the tweeter cleans up the mids and brings a tightness to the music that just wasn’t present with the single driver. The dual passive radiators really extend the soundstage, making all kinds of music sound wonderful. JBL also added a three-band EQ that can be accessed via the JBL Portable app. It allows you to tailor your sound a little bit, such as boosting bass at low levels or dropping the highs at louder volume. I found this very useful.
Battery life is exceptional, falling just under the specified 12-hours for me. I really like the white LED on the unit to tell what the battery charge status is. There’s also the PartyBoost button that can link the Flip 6 to other compatible PartyBoost speakers so you can set up a stereo pair. I don’t have another so I didn’t get to test this. Water and dust ratings have been upgraded, though I’m not going to dunk mine for a review. The Flip 6 is now rated IPX67, meaning it can resist being underwater for up to 30 minutes. This will definitely be a good beach speaker. Also, for those using it in the woodshop it’s completely dustproof.
When it comes to music, I was thrilled. This little speaker packs a big punch. Sound is tight, full, and focused, mainly due to the addition of the tweeter. It’ll play as loud as you need it to, and it’ll play for a long time. I played several of my “speaker test” tracks and was never disappointed. Michael Jackson’s Beat It was incredible, and Dire Straits’ Money for Nothing was super tight with fantastic clarity. The EQ helped, but I would have been happy with the performance “out of the box.”
The bottom line for me is simple: I think this is one of the best portable speakers JBL has put out to date. Highly Recommended.
So the 4 and the 6 may look like family (from what I’ve seen the 6 has more in common with the Flip 5) but that’s where it ends. Bluetooth has been upgraded to version 5.1, increasing range and reception. Every JBL product I own, from headphones to my Flips, connect to my phone automatically, and this one is no exception. JBL added a tweeter under the covers, bringing forth a whole new sound experience. I really enjoyed the sound of my first Flip, liked my Flip 4 even more, but the addition of the tweeter cleans up the mids and brings a tightness to the music that just wasn’t present with the single driver. The dual passive radiators really extend the soundstage, making all kinds of music sound wonderful. JBL also added a three-band EQ that can be accessed via the JBL Portable app. It allows you to tailor your sound a little bit, such as boosting bass at low levels or dropping the highs at louder volume. I found this very useful.
Battery life is exceptional, falling just under the specified 12-hours for me. I really like the white LED on the unit to tell what the battery charge status is. There’s also the PartyBoost button that can link the Flip 6 to other compatible PartyBoost speakers so you can set up a stereo pair. I don’t have another so I didn’t get to test this. Water and dust ratings have been upgraded, though I’m not going to dunk mine for a review. The Flip 6 is now rated IPX67, meaning it can resist being underwater for up to 30 minutes. This will definitely be a good beach speaker. Also, for those using it in the woodshop it’s completely dustproof.
When it comes to music, I was thrilled. This little speaker packs a big punch. Sound is tight, full, and focused, mainly due to the addition of the tweeter. It’ll play as loud as you need it to, and it’ll play for a long time. I played several of my “speaker test” tracks and was never disappointed. Michael Jackson’s Beat It was incredible, and Dire Straits’ Money for Nothing was super tight with fantastic clarity. The EQ helped, but I would have been happy with the performance “out of the box.”
The bottom line for me is simple: I think this is one of the best portable speakers JBL has put out to date. Highly Recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
The best JBL Flip bluetooth speaker yet.
on November 30, 2021
Posted by: RogerH
from Los angeles, CA.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I can't put in words how much I love this speaker! The sound is loud , crisp and the bass is awesome ! 12 hours of playback, waterproof and dustproof. I have a different brand speaker and I put it away amd JBL Flip 6 took it's place. Do not look at other products Trust me , you will absolutely love it !
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Flip 6 is even better
on November 29, 2021
Posted by: Mike D
from Arizona
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Recently received this Flip 6 and I can say that it's a fantastic speaker. I also own a Flip 4 and I can say that the sound quality and the overall look/aesthetic of the Flip 6 is improved. Upon unboxing, the charge cycle went pretty quickly to get it to 100%. Pairing was a breeze, just hit the bluetooth button, my device found the speaker VERY quickly and I was up and running. I like the look of the side reflex/bass/whatever ports better than previous speakers, they seem more sealed off and resistant to water intrusion or accidental spills getting in and ruining the unit. Sound is improved over the Flip 4 in that it feels like a "wider" sound and has way more bass response. Bigger, fuller sound whether it's a YouTube video, podcast or music. I like the redesigned logo on the front, the old JBL badge was kinda dated and this redesign looks much better in my opinion. I my unit is the black color, can't speak for the other color variations as I haven't seen them in person. Size is pretty much the same so making this portable but loud is right on the money. I love this thing and it has a permanent place on my counter for use with my phone and my laptop. Great job JBL.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
JBL flip 6 excellent sound and quality 2 thumbs up
on November 28, 2021
Posted by: Richard
from Canton ,Ohio
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Don’t be blinded by the size, the sound is large. Great size for fitting in bike bottle holder. Easy Bluetooth connection. Love the new logo. Sits vertical or horizontal without vibration. Was dropped in sink and pulled out minutes later still playing, did not miss a beat. And most importantly battery life , went over 12 hours on first charge. Which helps me on long bike ride days.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Jbl and their attention to detail wow
on November 27, 2021
Posted by: RAUN B
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My first Jbl speaker was a charge 2 back in high school and ever since then, I’ve been a huge jbl speaker fan.
The flip 6 is an amazing speaker that again, punches way above its weight class. The frequencies are clean and straightforward. Little to no distortion, clean low/high ends, and it’s louder than the previous models.
The new design of the speaker is solid, I like that it’s the same size as before. Usb-c charging is a nice touch as well.
The battery life is superb. I’ve been using the speaker for about a week now and never charged it once.
Well done jbl, well done.
The flip 6 is an amazing speaker that again, punches way above its weight class. The frequencies are clean and straightforward. Little to no distortion, clean low/high ends, and it’s louder than the previous models.
The new design of the speaker is solid, I like that it’s the same size as before. Usb-c charging is a nice touch as well.
The battery life is superb. I’ve been using the speaker for about a week now and never charged it once.
Well done jbl, well done.
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
First Class
on November 26, 2021
Posted by: Alicia
from Kalispell, Montana
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First class speaker. The Flip 6 sounds like a 16 inch speaker sound in a 6 inch speaker size. The battery life is excellent. The speaker looks beautiful. Every time a new speaker is released you think there isn't room for improvement but some how they always improve it. Bluetooth connectivity range is amazing. Light weight and easily portable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Great speaker
on November 26, 2021
Posted by: Beatrice
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Small speaker with great sound! It is easy to bring around with you while providing exceptional sound quality. The battery life lasts a very long time on just one charge. I highly recommend this speaker!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com