Anker Soundcode Flare 2 vs JBL Flip 5 - Where are the differences?

Brand
Anker
JBL
Product name
Soundcode Flare 2
Flip 5
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Only differences
Audio
Watts speakers
Watts speakers
20 Watt
Watts speakers
20 Watt
Battery
Loading time
Loading time
3,5 hours
Loading time
2,5 hours
Battery life
Battery life
12,0 hours
Battery life
12,0 hours
Removable
Removable
No
Removable
No
Periphery
Recharge
Recharge
USB-C
Recharge
USB-C
Powerbank
Powerbank
No
Powerbank
No
Ethernet (LAN)
Ethernet (LAN)
No
Ethernet (LAN)
No
3,5 mm Audio
3,5 mm Audio
No
3,5 mm Audio
No
SD-Karte (Daten)
SD-Karte (Daten)
No
SD-Karte (Daten)
No
USB (Data)
USB (Data)
No
USB (Data)
No
Sensors
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.0
Bluetooth Version
4.2
NFC
NFC
No
NFC
No
WLAN
WLAN
No
WLAN
No
Connect Speakers
Connection of several speakers (Party)
Connection of several speakers (Party)
Yes
Connection of several speakers (Party)
Yes
Connection type
Connection type
PartyCast
Connection type
JBL PartyBoost
Lightshow
Available
Available
Yes
Available
No
Specifications
Height
Height
8.9 cm
Height
6.9 cm
Length
Length
8.9 cm
Length
7.4 cm
Weight
Weight
590 g
Weight
540 g
Width
Width
16 cm
Width
18.1 cm
Tuner / radio
Available
Available
No
Available
No
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Yes
Waterproof
No
Certification
Certification
IPX7
Certification
IPX7

Where are the differences?

Let's compare the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 and the JBL Flip 5 and take a closer look at the differences. Both are published in the year 2019. This is an exciting prerequisite for comparison.

Size and weight

The two devices differ in their dimensions. The smaller a loudspeaker is, the more practical it is in use, of course.

  • Anker Soundcode Flare 2: 8.9 cm x 16 cm x 8.9 cm
  • JBL Flip 5: 7.4 cm x 18.1 cm x 6.9 cm
The Anker Soundcode Flare 2 with 590 g is heavier than the JBL Flip 5 with a weight of 540 g. This makes the JBL Flip 5 more suitable for transport.

Battery

With a battery life of up to 12,0 hours there is no difference between the two devices. In practice, the specification of the battery life can often be somewhat lower, since the manufacturers specify the maximum possible performance. In the loading time the JBL Flip 5 performs better with 2,5 hours. With the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 the loading time is 3,5 hours.

Waterproof

In contrast to the JBL Flip 5 the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 is waterproof. Both the JBL Flip 5 and the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 are certified with IPX7.

Bluetooth

With Bluetooth version 5.0 the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 has a newer version than the JBL Flip 5. There we have Bluetooth of the version 4.2. A newer Bluetooth version offers a better stability in the connection. Thus also a higher comfort in the application is given.

Powerbank

With the Powerbank function, other devices can be charged via USB using the speaker. Of course, this is at the expense of the battery life of the speaker.

Leistung

Both speakers have a power of 20 Watt.

Lichteffekte

In the comparison of the two speakers only the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 has light effects. This has no advantage for the sound. The light effects only have an effect on the appearance. With the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 the effects are colored.

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