| Name | JBL Tuner XL | JBL Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Medium | Medium |
| MSRP | £149.99 | $149.95 |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Availability | Regional | Available |
| Check price: | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 1.0 (mono) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 1× 2.75″ | 1× 1.75×3″ |
| Tweeters: | - | 1× 0.6″ |
| Subwoofers: | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | 10 W | 35 W |
| Frequency range | 70.0 Hz - 20 kHz | 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ❌ | ✔ via app |
| Party mode? (mono) | ❌ | ✔ Auracast |
| Other (special) audio features? | None | AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+2h) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ✔ DAB+, FM | ❌ |
| 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 | 15 hours | 14 hours |
| Charge time | 4.0 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 11.7 Wh | 17.28 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Charging port(s): | USB-C | USB-C |
| Powerbank function? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | Radio scan dial, 5× presets | ❌ |
| App? | ❌ | JBL Portable app |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.7×14.5×10.3 | 18.25×6.95×7.15 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.6×5.7×4.1 | 7.19×2.7×2.8 |
| Weight (kg): | 1.15 | 0.56 |
| Weight (lbs): | 2.54 | 1.23 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IPX7 | IP68 |
| Transportation method? | In hand | In hand + clippable |
| Color options: | 1 color: Black | 6 colors |
| Other features? | LCD display, antenna | Loop |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | USB-C power adapter | Not included |
| Accessories? | - | Carabiner |
| More info | ||
| Model number | JBLTUNERXL | JBLFLIP7 |
| User guide / manual | Quick start guide | Quick start guide |
| Official site link: | uk.JBL.com | JBL.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Amazon |
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