JBL Flip 5 vs UE Boom 4

Name JBL Flip 5 UE Boom 4
Image JBL Flip 5 UE Boom 4
Type Medium Medium
MSRP $129.95 $149.99
Released 2019 2024
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 1× 44×80 mm 2× 2″
Tweeters: - -
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 20 W Not specified
Frequency range 65.0 Hz - 20 kHz 90 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ✔ PartyBoost ✔ (PartyUp, via app)
Other (special) audio features? None Megaphone function
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 4.2 ?
Wi-Fi? ❌ ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ❌ ✔ (megaphone)
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 15 hours
Charge time 2.5 hrs 3 hrs
Battery capacity 17.28 Wh 11.52 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 UE | BOOM app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 18.1×6.9×7.4 18.4×7.3×7.3
Size (inch H×W×D): 7.12×2.71×2.91 7.24×2.9×2.9
Weight (kg): 0.54 0.620
Weight (lbs): 1.2 1.37
Physical features
IP Code IPX7 IP67
Transportation method? In hand In hand
Color options: 10+ colors 4 colors: Black, blue, red, pink
Other features? Loop/strap Floats
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-A to USB-C USB-C to USB-C
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLFLIP5 S00176
User guide / manual Quick start guide Online manual
Official site link: JBL.com Ultimateears.com
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Key differences

The JBL Flip 5 has a larger battery (17.28 Wh vs 11.52 Wh) and is lighter (0.54 kg vs 0.620 kg). The UE Boom 4 costs $20.04 more ($149.99 vs $129.95), is newer (2024 vs 2019), has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0) and lasts longer per charge (15 hours vs 12 hours). Only on the UE Boom 4: buit-in mic (megaphone). Other differences: water resistance (IPX7 vs IP67).

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