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JBL - Flip 7 - Portable waterproof and drop-proof speaker - 2025 - Blue
Average customer rating
4.5
(83 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Flip 7 - Portable waterproof and drop-proof speaker - 2025 - Blue
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
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
Customer Rating
5
Another Awesome Speaker from JBL!
on March 14, 2025
Posted by: LibrasDreams
from Windsor, Colorado
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First off the packaging. The package is durable and well made, not over packaged, so they are thinking about reducing waste which makes me happy.
The artwork on the package is clean and informative.
The Flip 7 is smaller than the Flip 6 and has beautiful lines and is very handsome.
It comes with an interchangeable accessories which are a loop and carabiner. I think the carabiner alone would have been enough. The loop alone is not big enough to fit around your wrist or anything at all so I’m not really sure what it could be useful for that the carabiner couldn’t do. They could have made it more useful if it was longer so you could wear it like a purse or use it around your wrist.
The Flip 7 does not come with a charging cable, and I think that is not cool at all.
The directions are easy to read and easy to follow.
You need to download an app to use this speaker
I think it’s very cool that you can use this speaker with other speakers.
The equalizer helps you to customize the sound, which is also an added feature I’ve never seen on portable speakers.
The artwork on the package is clean and informative.
The Flip 7 is smaller than the Flip 6 and has beautiful lines and is very handsome.
It comes with an interchangeable accessories which are a loop and carabiner. I think the carabiner alone would have been enough. The loop alone is not big enough to fit around your wrist or anything at all so I’m not really sure what it could be useful for that the carabiner couldn’t do. They could have made it more useful if it was longer so you could wear it like a purse or use it around your wrist.
The Flip 7 does not come with a charging cable, and I think that is not cool at all.
The directions are easy to read and easy to follow.
You need to download an app to use this speaker
I think it’s very cool that you can use this speaker with other speakers.
The equalizer helps you to customize the sound, which is also an added feature I’ve never seen on portable speakers.
The sound is amazing! This is one powerful little speaker!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
You can hear the individual instruments!
on March 29, 2025
Posted by: BigFugawee
from Chicago,Illinois
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have an older Flip 4 which works great but have been looking to upgrade.
Boy,technology sure has advanced in these few years,,,
This speaker is amazing! You can hear each individual instrument,separately!
Boy,technology sure has advanced in these few years,,,
This speaker is amazing! You can hear each individual instrument,separately!
We take this speaker when we go camping. In the tent we have a tablet playing a movie and the audio goes to the portable speaker.. That lets us put the speaker closer to our heads and not have to blast the volume(turn on PlaytimeBoost which reduces the super low rumble and lets the voices come in clearer, also allows extended battery playtime)
It would be great for vanlife camping as it is completely portable and rechargeable.
It would be great for vanlife camping as it is completely portable and rechargeable.
I have a newer JBL Extreme 4 speaker (just kind of a larger,louder version of the Flip7). It has the
Auracast feature which allows multiple speakers to play the same song...
I enabled it and WOWOWOW,it was like magic!
I could not tell where the sound was coming from.
The Small speaker was sitting right here,and the larger Extreme was over by the couch,
when I started playing the song to both speakers,you couldn't tell where either speaker was!
It was like the sound was coming from somewhere between the two. Just very cool.
Auracast feature which allows multiple speakers to play the same song...
I enabled it and WOWOWOW,it was like magic!
I could not tell where the sound was coming from.
The Small speaker was sitting right here,and the larger Extreme was over by the couch,
when I started playing the song to both speakers,you couldn't tell where either speaker was!
It was like the sound was coming from somewhere between the two. Just very cool.
The speaker can be controlled with JBL Portable App but you don't have to have it running to play audio.
It has a small equalizer and some other features you can enable in it.
It has a small equalizer and some other features you can enable in it.
I haven't been able to get the Auracast speakers (the new ones) to talk to the older Flip 4
with JBL Connect which is a bummer,as you know the more speakers the better!
with JBL Connect which is a bummer,as you know the more speakers the better!
I thought the Flip 7 would be very similar sounding to my old Flip 4 but I was mistaken,
the audio is much more “separated” and clearer sounding.
The build quality is still high quality,seems to have a smoother softer feel.
No speakerphone feature on this one,but I never used it on my old one so it didn't matter to me.
the audio is much more “separated” and clearer sounding.
The build quality is still high quality,seems to have a smoother softer feel.
No speakerphone feature on this one,but I never used it on my old one so it didn't matter to me.
Most televisions these days have bluetooth which you can easily pair with this speaker.
Keep the speaker near you while watching tv so you don't have to blast the volume and
keep the whole house up at night!
Keep the speaker near you while watching tv so you don't have to blast the volume and
keep the whole house up at night!
I would recommend the Flip 7 to anyone looking for a high quality,waterproof,,small portable speaker or if you're looking
to upgrade an older speaker to the newer technology.
to upgrade an older speaker to the newer technology.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
A great sounding, reliable, and versatile speaker
on April 9, 2025
Posted by: eb52
from California
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Flip 7 is a robust and versatile portable Bluetooth speaker that builds on it's predecessors with notable enhancements in sound quality, durability, and functionality.
The Flip 7 maintains JBL's signature durable fabric covering with thicker rubber bumpers to protect it's speakers.
This design gives the speaker an IP68 rating, ensuring it's fully dustproof and can be submerged in up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes without damage. Additionally, the Flip 7 can withstand drops from one meter, enhancing it's resilience for outdoor adventures. Another great addition is the PushLock system, featuring an interchangeable wrist strap and carabiner allowing for a variety of options for carrying your speaker.
Equipped with an upgraded tweeter and JBL's AI Sound Boost technology, the Flip 7 delivers clear, punchy, and surprisingly full sound. The AI Sound Boost analyzes music in real time to optimise acoustic performance with minimal distortion, resulting in improved detail and mid-bass accuracy.
The Flip 7 offers up to 14 hours of continuous playback on a single charge. By activating the Playback Boost mode you can extend this to about 16 hours.
The JBL Flip 7 stands out as a top contender in the portable Bluetooth speaker market, offering enhanced sound quality, increased durability, and user-friendly features. These improvements make the Flip 7 a compelling choice for those seeking a great sounding, reliable, and versatile portable Bluetooth speaker.
The Flip 7 maintains JBL's signature durable fabric covering with thicker rubber bumpers to protect it's speakers.
This design gives the speaker an IP68 rating, ensuring it's fully dustproof and can be submerged in up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes without damage. Additionally, the Flip 7 can withstand drops from one meter, enhancing it's resilience for outdoor adventures. Another great addition is the PushLock system, featuring an interchangeable wrist strap and carabiner allowing for a variety of options for carrying your speaker.
Equipped with an upgraded tweeter and JBL's AI Sound Boost technology, the Flip 7 delivers clear, punchy, and surprisingly full sound. The AI Sound Boost analyzes music in real time to optimise acoustic performance with minimal distortion, resulting in improved detail and mid-bass accuracy.
The Flip 7 offers up to 14 hours of continuous playback on a single charge. By activating the Playback Boost mode you can extend this to about 16 hours.
The JBL Flip 7 stands out as a top contender in the portable Bluetooth speaker market, offering enhanced sound quality, increased durability, and user-friendly features. These improvements make the Flip 7 a compelling choice for those seeking a great sounding, reliable, and versatile portable Bluetooth speaker.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
2
Good speaker
on May 21, 2025
Posted by: Hemp
I bought this to replace the old JBL I have. The sound is good and it is a nice portable speaker. The downside is it came with no charging cable. I had to buy one to charge my speakers. For the price it should have came with something to charge it with.
Response from jbl.comBy Customer Support, May 22, 2025
Thank you so much for your review and for choosing JBL again to replace your older speaker! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the sound quality and portability of your new Flip 7.
We understand your point about the charging cable and appreciate you sharing your feedback. To help reduce electronic waste and because many of our customers already have several USB-C cables from other devices, new JBL products like the Flip 7 no longer include a charging cable in the box. The speaker is compatible with any standard USB-C cable, which you were able to use. We do try to make this clear in the product information, but we understand this can be an adjustment. We hope you continue to enjoy the fantastic sound of your Flip 7 for years to come!
We understand your point about the charging cable and appreciate you sharing your feedback. To help reduce electronic waste and because many of our customers already have several USB-C cables from other devices, new JBL products like the Flip 7 no longer include a charging cable in the box. The speaker is compatible with any standard USB-C cable, which you were able to use. We do try to make this clear in the product information, but we understand this can be an adjustment. We hope you continue to enjoy the fantastic sound of your Flip 7 for years to come!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Portable Speaker
on March 7, 2025
Posted by: Adam
from Austin, TX
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The product is a great size to carry around and the interchangable clips make it easy to pick how you want to carry it. Set up was incredibly easy on a samsung android device, it turned the device on and bluetooth on my phone and it popped up, synced, and led me to the app to download. The speaker itself sounds pretty good especially considered its size. It doesnt just get loud and distorted it keeps a solid sound profile through all volumes. This is going to be a home gym and workshop speaker (dustproof helps here) for me replacing a full sized sound bar and giving me the option to move it around.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
I love this speaker!
on March 3, 2025
Posted by: sliberty
from Boynton Beach, FL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] To begin with, Bluetooth pairing with my iPhone was effortless, and I was streaming to the speaker from Spotify in seconds. On low volumes, the speaker sounds fine, but not exciting. But when you crank it up a bit, that’s when the JBL magic happens – loud, this thing really rocks. Full tight bass, and crisp highs. No noticeable fatigue listening to the Flip loud. The button that lets you command play, pause, skip forward and skip backward feel solid, and works as described in the manual. The Flip is attractive, small, LOUD, sounds great and the battery is rated at up to 14 hours – what’s not to like? If this one was lost or stolen, I’d buy another. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com