| Name | JBL Flip 5 | JBL Clip 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Medium | Small |
| MSRP | $129.95 | $79.95 |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 1.0 (mono) |
| Woofers | 1× 44×80 mm | 1× 40 mm / 1.5 inch |
| Tweeters | - | - |
| Subwoofers | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | 20 W | 5 W |
| Frequency range | 65.0 Hz - 20 kHz | 100.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ via app | ❌ |
| Party mode? (mono) | ✔ PartyBoost | ❌ |
| Other (special) audio features? | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 4.2 | 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 | 12 hours | 10 hours |
| Charge time | 2.5 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 17.28 Wh | 3.885 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? | JBL Portable app | ❌ |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 18.1×6.9×7.4 | 13.45×8.63×4.6 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 7.12×2.71×2.91 | 5.3×3.4×1.8 |
| Weight (kg): | 0.54 | 0.239 |
| Weight (lbs): | 1.2 | 0.527 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Transportation method? | In hand | Clippable |
| Color options: | 10+ colors | 6 colors |
| Other features? | - | Built-in carabiner |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | USB-A to USB-C | USB-A to USB-C |
| Accessories? | - | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | JBLFLIP5 | JBLCLIP4 |
| User guide / manual | Quick start guide | Quick start guide |
| Official site link: | JBL.com | JBL.com |
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