JBL Flip 5 vs Flip 6 - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's have a look at the differences between the JBL Flip 5 and the JBL Flip 6. The speaker Flip 5 of JBL is from the year 2019. Thus, the device is older than the JBL Flip 6 with the year of publication 2021.
Size and weight
The two devices differ in their dimensions. The smaller a loudspeaker is, the more practical it is in use, of course.
- JBL Flip 5: 7.4 cm x 18.1 cm x 6.9 cm
- JBL Flip 6: 7.2 cm x 17.8 cm x 6.8 cm
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. The loading time does not differ for the two devices and is 2,5 hours. Both speakers have a battery capacity 4800 mah.
Waterproof
Of the two devices only the JBL Flip 6 is waterproof. The JBL Flip 5 is certified with IPX7. With the JBL Flip 6 a IP67 certification is present.
Bluetooth
The built-in Bluetooth differs in the versions. The JBL Flip 5 has Bluetooth version 4.2 installed. At the JBL Flip 6 the newer version 5.1 is integrated. 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
The performance is the JBL Flip 5 at 20 Watt. The JBL Flip 6 has a power of 20 + 10 Watt.
