The Charge 5 has an IP67 rating, meaning for practical purposes it’s both waterproof and dustproof.īoth the Flip 5 and Charge 5 feature endcap resonators that give them warm, bass-friendly sound. The “7” means it can be dunked in a meter of freshwater for up to 30 minutes, while the “X” means it hasn’t been tested for dust protection. What really sets them apart is each speaker’s IP rating, which determines how much dust and water resistance a speaker has been tested to withstand. Their respective rubberized end caps help to both protect them during falls and to float in water, and well-sealed buttons and ports help keep them in top condition even on intense adventures.
Having used both the Flip 5 and the Charge 5 extensively, I can confidently say that both are very durable. Our pick: Draw Durability & weatherproofing Both devices ultimately give you a fun but firm design and intuitive controls-this one’s a draw.
#Jbl charge 5 vs jbl flip 5 portable
The Flip 5 gives you more color options and is more portable, while the Charge 5 is a little tougher to take along, though that’s also what allows it to essentially double as a portable battery pack for your phone. The Charge 5 is roughly 1.5 inches longer from end to end, about an inch taller, and weighs almost twice as much as the Flip 5-something to keep in mind if you’re chasing maximum portability.īoth the Flip 5 and Charge 5 feature intuitive controls and durable designs. You’ll also find buttons for PartyBoost (JBL’s method for syncing multiple speakers together), Volume Down, Volume Up, and Play/Pause along the top and USB-C charging ports on the back of both speakers. At first glance, you might even think the Charge 5 is just a bigger version of the Flip 5-but there are some subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences.īoth speakers are cylindrical, featuring rubber-capped ends that house their bass radiators and firm-but-yielding knitted material around their bodies. When it comes to aesthetics, these two speakers are very similar.
Our pick: JBL Charge 5 Design & colorways While both offer good battery life compared to the competition, the Charge 5’s larger battery and pass-thru charging mean it wins this round. You’re getting up to 20 hours of playback (and/or charging time) from the Charge 5, while the Flip 5 gets you just 12 hours. This also means that the Charge 5 has a notably bigger battery than the Flip 5. The Charge 5's titular pass-thru feature is very useful, and one reason why it's the pricier of the two.
You’ll find a USB-A input behind a rubber door on the back of the Charge 5 that you can use to charge up pretty much any small USB device. What could make a difference is the Charge’s titular pass-thru charging feature-the Flip does nothing of the sort.
#Jbl charge 5 vs jbl flip 5 Bluetooth
The Charge 5 does get you a more advanced Bluetooth version (it uses Bluetooth 5.1 versus the Flip 5’s Bluetooth 4.2), which could mean its signal quality is more reliable, but for general use this likely won’t make a huge difference-we didn't notice any issues either way. Both can utilize JBL’s PartyBoost mode to sync up with other JBL speakers, and both connect over Bluetooth. Our pick: JBL Flip 5 Features and battery lifeįrom a features perspective, the Flip 5 and the Charge 5 are very similar. While there are reasons the beefier Charge 5 is going to cost you an extra $60-including its pass-thru charging feature-if price is your biggest concern here, the Flip 5 is the way to go. It's offered at an MSRP of $119.95, while the Charge 5’s MSRP is $179.95.
This one is a no-brainer: If you want to get a great speaker on a strict budget, the Flip 5 is the obvious choice. So we’re putting them head to head in a number of key categories to help you choose the perfect speaker for you. With speakers this good (and this similar) it’s hard to decide which one should be your go-to Bluetooth audio companion. We’ve reviewed the latest generation of both speaker lines-the JBL Flip 5 and JBL Charge 5-and found them both to be excellent products in their own right. The company’s Flip and Charge speaker lines are particular favorites, both regularly topping lists of the best Bluetooth speakers for their combination of value, performance, and durability. When it comes to portable Bluetooth speakers, JBL has just about mastered the craft.
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