| Name | JBL Clip 4 | JBL Flip Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Small | Medium |
| MSRP | $79.95 | $99.95 |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Availability | Available | Regional |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 1.0 (mono) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 1× 40 mm / 1.5 inch | 1× 44×80 mm |
| Tweeters: | - | - |
| Subwoofers: | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | 5 W | 20 W |
| Frequency range | 100.0 Hz - 20 kHz | 65.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Party mode? (mono) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) audio features? | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Guitar/mic input? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB-A playback? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX in? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other in/outputs? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Battery life | 10 hours | 10 hours |
| Charge time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 3.885 Wh | 11.7 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Charging port(s): | USB-C | USB-C |
| Powerbank function? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| App? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 13.45×8.63×4.6 | 17.5×6.8×7.0 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 5.3×3.4×1.8 | 6.9×2.6×2.7 |
| Weight (kg): | 0.239 | 0.52 |
| Weight (lbs): | 0.527 | 1.14 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Transportation method? | Clippable | In hand |
| Color options: | 6 colors | 1 color: Gray |
| Other features? | Built-in carabiner | Loop/strap |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | USB-A to USB-C | USB-A to USB-C |
| Accessories? | - | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | JBLCLIP4 | JBLFLIPES2 |
| User guide / manual | Quick start guide | Quick start guide |
| Official site link: | JBL.com | uk.jbl.com |
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