Customer reviews from jbl.com
JBL - Flip 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker (Squad)
Average customer rating
4.3
(1,074 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,074 reviews
5 Stars
781
4 Stars
84
3 Stars
60
2 Stars
43
1 Star
106
84%of customers recommend this product.
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685 out of
820)
Customer Reviews for JBL - Flip 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker (Squad)
Customer Rating
5
My new go-to portable speaker
on August 24, 2019
Posted by: Mikilikethemouse
from Augusta, GA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Use: I use this speaker mainly at the beach on the weekends. Being at the beach, I've handled it with wet hands, so I definitely needed a waterproof speaker. I've used it on 3 Beach trips and I have to finally charge it. So it's been maybe 8-9 hours?
Design: It feels really durable! A little on the heavier side, but that helps make it feel more sturdy. The rubber is very smooth, grips nicely, and feels nice to hold. The headphone jack was taken out going from the flip 4 to flip 5. It doesn't affect me as much because I typically work with the Bluetooth connection but it was an interesting design note. I did wish the USB-c charging port came with a protective flip cover though. That would be a nice small detail to have especially for people using it at the beach or outdoors.
Sound: The volume goes up pretty loudly and the bass is really nice and clear. The sound is balanced and travels well against the waves/wind at the beach. Excited to use it in my house and at the pool!
Connections: super easy to connect to my Google pixel 2 phone. The Bluetooth was not upgraded to 5.0. I haven't had the need to connect multiple speakers in tandem so I haven't encountered issues with the connect/connect+/party boost connectivity issues, but may be something to consider in the future when upgrading speakers. May just buy multiple of the same ones.
Connections: super easy to connect to my Google pixel 2 phone. The Bluetooth was not upgraded to 5.0. I haven't had the need to connect multiple speakers in tandem so I haven't encountered issues with the connect/connect+/party boost connectivity issues, but may be something to consider in the future when upgrading speakers. May just buy multiple of the same ones.
Overall, even if it's a mono instead of dual, it's a great little speaker that packs has really rich sounds with a nice bass!! LOVE IT
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
More Power, Bigger sound!
on August 26, 2019
Posted by: Films
from Charlotte, NC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Flip5 is slightly bigger than it's predecessor Flip4. What you get is a bigger battery that last longer with more power. You also get a bigger sound. I love the fact that these series are water proof if you want to sit by the pool side or take it to the beach.
You also can take phonecalls via bluetooth.
The usb-c charge feature is good if you have the newer android phones or newer macbook pros the cords are interchangeable.
Great bluetooth speaker. I havent used the new party mode but willing to get another one to try! won't regret this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Love this speaker!
on August 29, 2019
Posted by: Katie13212
from Batesville IN
This speaker is so loud I love it!! Sound quality is amazing also... the only thing that I would change about it is that I would like if there was a skip button on the speaker!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
No "Party Link" between only one generation?!
on August 29, 2019
Posted by: Sir Rigamarole
from Brooklyn NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had this speaker for a few weeks now after being a long time user of the JBL Flip 4. I've got to say that to me the audio quality is noticeably superior. I'm old school, so the auxiliary cable port is definitely missed.
I got it in solid red. I would have preferred some of the funky special edition offerings the Flip 4 offered.
I use it in the shower all the time, so the water proofing is legit.
One last major flaw I could think of: I haven't been able to use the super awesome "party link" feature between my new Flip 5 and my older Flip 4! It's either that I havent figured it out (which is entirely possible) or that JBL decided to not implement the compatibility, which is a definite souring point coming from a long time JBL customer with a collection of their products throughout the years.
I got it in solid red. I would have preferred some of the funky special edition offerings the Flip 4 offered.
I use it in the shower all the time, so the water proofing is legit.
One last major flaw I could think of: I haven't been able to use the super awesome "party link" feature between my new Flip 5 and my older Flip 4! It's either that I havent figured it out (which is entirely possible) or that JBL decided to not implement the compatibility, which is a definite souring point coming from a long time JBL customer with a collection of their products throughout the years.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from jbl.comBy Chastine, Customer Support, September 1, 2019
Thanks for enjoying our sound and for the helpful review! JBL Flip 5 is designed with the Party Boost feature. This is an improved version of the JBL Connect+, which improves the Bluetooth reliability of inter speaker connections. It's not backwards compatible with JBL Connect or Connect+, therefore it's not possible to connect it with your Flip 4. For more information about our JBL Flip 5 check out the specification section.
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Customer Rating
5
Super durable w/excellent sound
on August 29, 2019
Posted by: Biggumballs
from Eugene, OR, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First of all, the Flips can take a beating. I got this after losing my original Flip. That one survived some abuse, including falling off the roof of my car going up 99E in Oregon in the rain. My new 5 is proving just as durable falling out of the treehouse, and it still sounds amazing. It’s small, so it’s easy to pack and carry, but has big sound. Easily connects to Bluetooth. Just a simple strong product. Kudos JBL.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from jbl.comBy Chastine, Customer Support, September 3, 2019
Whoa! Glad to know you're enjoying our product. Here's to more adventures, you're the reason why we're doing this.
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Customer Rating
5
Great small speaker
on September 2, 2019
Posted by: jerry61
from grand island ne
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This has a lot of sound out of a small package. You can take this to the pool and not worry about water.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Powerful sound with great clarity. Worth the $$
on September 3, 2019
Posted by: JerK
from Detroit, MI
Bought this two weeks ago. It is about the size of an energy drink can (16oz) and bumps as loud as the system in my car. 100% worth the money. Easy to grab and go anywhere. Would definitely recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
JBL (insert fire emoji)
on September 6, 2019
Posted by: Timothy22
from Jackson, Ms
JBL has yet to disappoint when it comes to quality and aesthetics. The hardest thing to do is find a waterproof speaker that does not fork over quality of sound. Big thanks to the guys in the JBL lab for coming through. This thing goes with me anywhere applicable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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