JBL Flip 5

12 h, Rechargeable battery operated

Product details

Feel your music. The Flip 5's fully racetrack-style speaker chassis delivers high performance. Enjoy booming bass in a compact package. Don't worry about little things like charging your battery anymore. Flip 5 gives you more than 12 hours of playtime. Experience longer and louder music with JBL's signature sound.

Bring your speakers with you wherever you go. Pool party? Perfect. Sudden downpour? No problem. Partying on the beach? Flip 5 is IPX7 waterproof down to two meters for fear-free outdoor entertainment. No limits. PartyBoost lets you connect to an unlimited number of JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers to create an epic wall of sound.

Key specifications

Protection type (IP code)
IPX7
Documents
Technical data sheet.pdf
Item number
11539789

General information

Manufacturer
JBL by Harman
Category
Bluetooth speakers
Manufacturer no.
JBLFLIP5BLK
Release date
26.7.2019

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black, 
Black

Speaker properties

Audio channel
2.0 Channel
Nominal power
20 W
Frequency range
65 - 20000 Hz
Max. noise level
80 dB
Bluetooth speaker features
Splashproof, 
Waterproof
Number of speakers
1 x
Durability
Waterproof
Protection type (IP code)
IPX7
Speaker principle
2-way
Volume control
Touch
Application range
Indoor

Media playback properties

Playback source
External playback device
Bluetooth version
4.2

Connections

USB ports
USB-C

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life
12 h
Capacity
4800 mAh
Charging time
2.50 h
Battery size
Device specific

Origin

Country of origin
China

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Quick Start Guide, 
Safety instructions, 
USB-C cable

Product dimensions

Length
6.90 cm
Width
7.40 cm
Height
18.10 cm
Weight
540 g

Package dimensions

Length
20.70 cm
Width
10 cm
Height
10 cm
Weight
744 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.Technaxx
    0,6 %
  • 3.House of Marley
    0,7 %
  • 3.JBL
    0,7 %
  • 5.Anker
    0,8 %
  • 5.Divoom
    0,8 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.B&O
    2 days
  • 2.Wavemaster
    2 days
  • 4.JBL
    3 days
  • 5.Bose
    5 days
  • 5.UE
    5 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 3.Muse
    1,7 %
  • 5.House of Marley
    1,8 %
  • 5.JBL
    1,8 %
  • 7.Soundboks
    2 %
  • 8.B&O
    2,1 %
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good90/100
Good79/100
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