Updated 1 Mar 2018
JBL
Flip 4
Snapshot: The JBL Flip 4 has a battery with below-average runtime. It is light, but can't connect to WiFi.
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Test results
Overall score
Sound
Ease of use
Sound signal
Good points
- Excellent ease of use.
- Excellent sound signal.
- Good battery.
- Has a 3.5mm line input.
- Is battery powered.
- Can be paired for stereo-quality sound.
But
- Just OK sound.
- Doesn't have a remote control.
How we test
Overall score is based on:
Sound (45%): Scored by our panel of expert listeners judging a variety of music, spoken word, and other sounds on each device and scoring them out of 10. These scores are collated to get our overall sound score.
Ease of use (45%): Considers the clarity and accuracy of the manuals supplied and the ease of setting up the speaker, as well as connecting it to a device and sending music to the speaker.
Signal (10%): Tested by looking at several factors, including having the audio source in different positions, using various audio sources, interference, obstruction and degradation.
Price is based on an October 2018 survey.
Key data
Model
Avg price
Audio adjustments
Bass on device
Treble on device
Tone presets on device
Bass on app
Treble on app
Tone presets on app
Specifications
Weight (g)
Mains powered
Apple Airplay
Lightning cable port
Bluetooth
Handsfree phone over Bluetooth
Micro USB port
Line in (3.5mm)
Built-in FM radio
Battery powered
Battery low indicator
Claimed battery life (hours)
Battery runtime (mins)
Dimensions HxWxD (cm)
Features
Controls
Power/Play/Pause/Fast Forward/Answer/End Call/Volume Up/Volume Down/Bluetooth/JBL Connect+
Microphone
Travel case
WiFi capable
Ethernet capable
Headphone jack
Charge external devices via USB
Remote control
Audio cable included
Streaming services supported
Audio formats supported
Multi-room capable
Can be paired for stereo
Member reviews
"Nice sound for the price. $100 price-match at Leemings"
08 Jan 2019, Steve & Susie I.
Product use: 1 month or less
Pros:
Nice bass for the size.
Good battery life.
Great at the bach, in the garden and around the BBQ.
Cons:
Turn on/off sounds are quite loud.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
