JBL Flip 7

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers / Portable

A JBL Flip 7 Wireless Bluetooth Portable speaker system.

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How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

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Current Range of Tested Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers

What goes into the Overall Score?

Sound quality

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Sound quality: JBL's Flip 7 had acceptable overall sound quality - this model reproduces music and dialog reasonably well despite the obvious shortcomings in its sound. Bass has good impact, but is a bit prominent, somewhat boomy and deep bass is lacking. Midrange is fairly even, but is somewhat hazy, congested and grainy and a touch sibilant. Treble is fairly extended, but is a bit subdued and slightly smeared. This model had so-so recovery of room ambience and sounds somewhat congested. The speaker is monophonic and the sound field extends somewhat above and to the sides of the speaker enclosure and lacks depth. Individual instruments and voices are identifiable and have a two dimensional quality. Two units can be combined to form a stereo pair where the sound stage can be made wider depending on placement. Volume:

Provides a decent volume level in a medium sized room, but can sound strained at higher volumes.

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A JBL Flip 7 Wireless Bluetooth Portable speaker system. In our tests the sound quality and the versatility of provided features are assessed.

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Features & Specs

Features & Specs

Features

IP rating

IP68

Claimed battery life (hrs.)

16

Adjustable tone settings

Yes

Wireless stereo pairing

Yes

Speaker phone w/built-in mic

No

Optional multi-room sharing

No

Remote

No

Power source

Battery

Updatable software/firmware

Yes

Warranty (mos.): parts/labor

12/12

Other features

Can connect multiple compatible JBL speakers with Auracast. Has 2 more hours of playtime with Playtime Boost.

Included accessories

Carabineer, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card

Specs

Wireless type

Bluetooth

Audio format

Mono

Height (in.)

2.75

Width (in.)

7.25

Depth (in.)

3

Weight (lbs.)

1.2

Connections

Stereo analog audio input

No

Optical digital audio input

No

Headphone jack

No

Active subwoofer pre-amp out

No

Other connections

None

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