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JBL Flip 5
12 h, Rechargeable battery operatedProduct details
Feel your music. The racetrack-like speaker chassis of the Flip 5 delivers high performance. Enjoy booming bass in a compact package. No more worries about charging your battery. The Flip 5 offers over 12 hours of playtime. Experience longer and louder music with the distinctive sound of JBL.
Take your speakers anywhere. Pool party? Perfect. Sudden downpour? No problem. Beach party? The Flip 5 is IPX7 waterproof up to two meters deep for worry-free outdoor entertainment. No limits. PartyBoost allows you to connect with an unlimited number of JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers to create an epic sound wall.
Protection type (IP code) | IPX7 |
Audio Connections | 1 x USB-C |
Documents | |
Item number | 11539789 |
Manufacturer | JBL |
Category | Bluetooth speakers |
Manufacturer no. | JBLFLIP5BLK |
Release date | 26.7.2019 |
External links |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black, Black |
Audio channel | 2.0 Channel |
Nominal power | 20 W |
Frequency range | 65 - 20000 Hz |
Max. noise level | 80 dB |
Equipment + Functions | Splashproof, Waterproof |
Number of speakers | 1 x |
Durability | Waterproof |
Protection type (IP code) | IPX7 |
Speaker principle | 2-way |
Volume control | Touch |
Application range | Indoor |
Playback source | External playback device |
Bluetooth version | 4.2 |
USB ports | USB-C |
Audio Connections | 1 x USB-C |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Battery life | 12 h |
Capacity | 4800 mAh |
Charging time | 2.50 h |
Battery size | Device specific |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Quick Start Guide, Safety instructions, USB-C cable |
Length | 6.90 cm |
Width | 7.40 cm |
Height | 18.10 cm |
Weight | 540 g |
Length | 20.70 cm |
Width | 10 cm |
Height | 10 cm |
Weight | 744 g |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 2.Sony0.4 %
- 4.soundcore0.5 %
- 5.JBL0.7 %
- 6.Bose1 %
- 6.Divoom1 %
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: Digitec Galaxus- 9.Wavemaster3 days
- 10.UE4 days
- 11.Teufel5 days
- 12.Bose6 days
- 12.JBL6 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 3.Fresh'N Rebel1.7 %
- 4.Hama1.9 %
- 5.JBL2 %
- 5.Lexon2 %
- 5.Xiaomi2 %

An extremely wide choice of colours, an unmistakable look, waterproof and sturdily made, skilfully optimised acoustically: The fairly priced JBL Flip 5 convinced us. It is surprisingly level and bass resistant, but also reproduces voices cleanly. The separation of voices and instruments is impeccable...