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JBL - Refurbished Excellent - Flip 7 - Portable waterproof and drop-proof speaker - 2025 - Squad
Average customer rating
4.3
(143 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 143 reviews
5 Stars
107
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
8
1 Star
12
100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Refurbished Excellent - Flip 7 - Portable waterproof and drop-proof speaker - 2025 - Squad
Customer Rating
5
on May 22, 2026
Posted by: jr89
Great sound quality! I highly recommend this speaker, perfect size too.
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Amazing product / custom image
on April 27, 2026
Posted by: Cale11
Jbl has always been my favorite. First time doing a custom speaker and I couldn't be happier.
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Great sound
on April 20, 2026
Posted by: Dsill65
Easy to set up. Loud sound. That it is waterproof is outstanding but haven’t tested that out yet.
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Great product and highly recommend
on April 17, 2026
Posted by: CopFan
from Missouri
I have had my GBL Flip 7 about two weeks now. I love it especially because I I was able to get it personalized. It is solid that I can hook it to my electric bike and hear the music clearly. The battery charge holds up great. It does saw waterproof but I have not been in the rain with it, but it looks to be able to withstand it. The base and volume are great. At work my phone is turned down lol but when I'm riding it is louder and you can hear it over other sound around.
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Customer Rating
5
JBL Flip 7 – The Best Compact Bluetooth Speaker
on March 7, 2025
Posted by: Peijae
from Black Hawk, Colorado
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After opening the box on my new JBL Flip 7, I was expecting a similar experience to the previous iterations of the speaker, with some tuning and feature upgrades. I was wrong, so wrong. This is the most mind-blowing compact Bluetooth speaker I have ever heard in my life! The Flip 7 sounds so full, warm and rich at mid-level, I thought I had left my JBL Authentics 500 running at lower volume. It really is that good: phenomenal sound quality, great battery life, easy to use app, is tough as nails and compact enough for everyday carry. The Flip 7 is absolutely the best speaker in its category, sounding as loud and full as speakers twice the size!
Features - The JBL is an easy-to-use speaker with intuitive tactile controls on the body: Power on/off, Bluetooth pairing, Multi Speaker Connect, Volume down/Track back, Volume Up/Track forward, Play/Pause, carry clip release and nifty battery indicator bar. It also has a simple, streamlined JBL Portable app, with additional controls like EQ presets, custom EQ, PlaytimeBoost, Stereo Group pairing and the ability to wirelessly update your speaker. Out of the EQ settings, I recommend the JBL Signature tuning preset for the most warm, organic listening experience. With the convenient PlaytimeBoost function, it will raise your mid-range frequency volume, while lowering the highs and bass for less battery consumption. This is perfect for news, podcasts or extending your battery life at the cost of sound quality.
Build Quality - The build quality of the JBL Flip 7 is tough as nails, rugged and IP68 water resistant for outdoor use. It is apparent the minute you pick the speaker up, that it’s made with quality and longevity in mind. There is also an awesome interchangeable clip system, which allows you to use the included carry loop or carabiner for portability options. The cylindrical shape is very easy to hold, especially with the carry loop, and allows you to play the speaker horizontally or vertically, depending on the situation. The passive radiators on the sides of the Flip are tough but always be careful not to store it near sharp objects.
Sound – Simply Wow. This is the most impressive sound I have ever heard from a speaker this small! As soon as I began to warm the JBL up and gradually increase the volume, my ears could not believe what they were hearing. One would assume, due to the shape of the Flip 7, it would lead to a “tube like” boomy sound with a hollow nature. Not at all! In fact, one would be convinced they are listening to a much larger point source speaker with a wooden cabinet. This leads to an organic warmth and richness to the sound quality, especially with the JBL Signature or custom EQ tuning enabled. Overall, the JBL’s highs are crystal clear, the mids are in the center and clean, and the bass hits much fuller and deep than the frequency response alone would suggest. The sweet spot for the speaker volume is from 50% – 75% for the best possible sound quality. Anything above 80% begins to boost the highs and mids for very loud volume levels, but keeps the bass at safe lower levels for a more neutral delivery. All I can say is that I’m not sure how JBL has achieved this high level of sound quality in such a compact little speaker. Get one and check it out for yourself. You simply will not be disappointed!
Sound – Simply Wow. This is the most impressive sound I have ever heard from a speaker this small! As soon as I began to warm the JBL up and gradually increase the volume, my ears could not believe what they were hearing. One would assume, due to the shape of the Flip 7, it would lead to a “tube like” boomy sound with a hollow nature. Not at all! In fact, one would be convinced they are listening to a much larger point source speaker with a wooden cabinet. This leads to an organic warmth and richness to the sound quality, especially with the JBL Signature or custom EQ tuning enabled. Overall, the JBL’s highs are crystal clear, the mids are in the center and clean, and the bass hits much fuller and deep than the frequency response alone would suggest. The sweet spot for the speaker volume is from 50% – 75% for the best possible sound quality. Anything above 80% begins to boost the highs and mids for very loud volume levels, but keeps the bass at safe lower levels for a more neutral delivery. All I can say is that I’m not sure how JBL has achieved this high level of sound quality in such a compact little speaker. Get one and check it out for yourself. You simply will not be disappointed!
Overall – I simply cannot say enough positive things about the JBL Flip 7 Bluetooth speaker. It is so good in every way, there really isn’t anything I could complain about. It has beyond phenomenal sound for its size, gets more than loud enough, is IP68 water resistant and rugged, is compact and portable, while still being affordable. I am so blown away by the innovation of JBL with the new lineup, that I will have to get the new Charge model when it comes out. The Flip 7 is the best compact Bluetooth speaker I have ever reviewed to date, and I look forward to the future direction the brand is heading! 10/10
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Amazing sound
on May 13, 2026
Posted by: LRM71
Very happy, this is the second one I buy, this one for a giift to my husband. Great quality, amazing sound
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on May 13, 2026
Posted by: Britt34
from West Virginia
I bought this a few weeks ago, I ABSOLUTELY love it! I had mine customized, but it was EXACTLY what I ordered!!!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Super portable and packs a punch
on March 13, 2025
Posted by: Ethan77
from Spartanburg, SC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you are looking for an easy to stow, easy to use, and easy to enjoy speaker, then you’ve found a great one. The Flip 7 is effortless to take with me on weekend trips, it takes up next to no space and pumps out a ton of sound. The interchangeable clip system means I can clip it to my backpack and hit the beach or carry it outside of the main compartments. Perfect for a group of friends hanging out and enjoying some tunes. If I’m taking a trip, the Flip 7 is certainly taking the top slot on my packing list.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com