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  • Avg. price: ~£110
  • Audio output power: 20.00 W
  • Battery life: 12 hours
  • IP rating: IPX7
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Weight: 540 g

JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition review. Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

6.5

Technical Score

20.0%

9.6

User score

Very good
6.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

6.1

Audio

20.0%

7.5

Battery

18.0%

7.2

Durability

16.0%

4.9

Connectivity

8.0%

7.0

Controls

3.0%

8.9

Design

3.0%

5.2

Smart features

Good
9.6

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

9.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.7
(639)
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5.0
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 8.1
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    5.7

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.7

    Weight

    15.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

  • 5.7
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.7

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 4.7
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.7

    Weight

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Verdict

The JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition is a compact, sustainable portable speaker made from 90% recycled plastic, featuring a 20W output power racetrack-shaped driver (65Hz–20kHz frequency response range) and dual passive bass radiators to deliver deep signature bass. Key advantages include an IPX7 waterproof rating for outdoor durability, a 4,800mAh rechargeable battery providing up to 12 hours of playtime, faster USB-C charging taking 2.5 hours, and PartyBoost capability to link multiple compatible speakers. However, notable drawbacks include its reliance on an outdated Bluetooth 4.2 standard with potential video sync lag, mono audio output from a single driver, a lack of an auxiliary 3.5mm input, no built-in microphone for speakerphone functionality, and an absence of dust-proofing.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

6.1

Audio

20.0%

7.5

Battery

18.0%

7.2

Durability

16.0%

4.9

Connectivity

8.0%

7.0

Controls

3.0%

8.9

Design

3.0%

5.2

Smart features

6.5
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a technical score of 6.52 points, which is lower than 67.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

9.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.7
(639)
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5.0
(3)
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.6
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a user score of 9.59 points, which is higher than 98.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
10
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 66.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

8.0
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 68.5% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

20.00 W
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has an audio output power of 20.00 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 20.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

44.00 mm
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a driver unit size of 44.00 mm which is smaller than that of 69.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.7% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 44.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

1
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 1.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

65.00 Hz
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a lowest frequency of 65.00 Hz which is higher than that of 57.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.6% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 65.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

4.2
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.2.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

A2DP; AVRCP
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

12 hours
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a battery life of 12 hours which is longer than that of 47.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 15.7% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

4,800 mAh
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a battery capacity of 4,800 mAh which is larger than that of 78.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.5% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

2 hours
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

15 W
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a maximum charging input power of 15 W which is higher than that of 73.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.5% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IPX7
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has an IP rating of IPX7 which provides better ingress protection than 47.6% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 25.2% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

1 m
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

540 g
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition weighs 540 g which is lighter than that of 63.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

7.4 cm
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a height of 7.4 cm which is shorter than that of 76.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

18.1 cm
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a width of 18.1 cm which is narrower than that of 49.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

6.9 cm
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a depth of 6.9 cm which is shallower than that of 65.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

JBL Portable
Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

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Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition vs the average portable speaker

  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 1 m

    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).1 m vs 0 m
  • 2,200 mAh more battery capacity
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
    When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 5000 mAh

    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).4800 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
    When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <= 4 h

    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Supports party mode
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
    What it is: Indicates whether multiple speakers can play the same audio together.
    When it matters: When several compatible speakers should play together.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
    What it is: Indicates whether the device uses a USB Type-C connector.
    When it matters: When modern charging and connection compatibility matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • Better ingress protection
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
    When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: IP67+

    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).IPX7 vs IPX5
  • 5 W higher charging input power
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 10 W).
    What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
    When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 20 W

    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 10 W).15 W vs 10 W
  • Supports firmware updates
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
    When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • 2,200 mAh more battery capacity
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 5 W higher charging input power
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 10 W).
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
  • Better ingress protection
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
  • Supports party mode
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • 5 cm shorter
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition is shorter than the average portable speaker (7.4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 260 g lighter
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition is lighter than the average portable speaker (540 g vs 800 g).
  • Supports firmware updates
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

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Connectivity
Battery
Durability
Controls
Design
Smart features
  • 1 fewer microphones
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 1.
  • 6 mm smaller main driver
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (44 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 44.00 mm.
  • 5 Hz less deep bass extension
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (65 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 65.00 Hz.
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 1 fewer multipoint connections
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 0.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
    What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
    What it is: Indicates whether a standard 3.5 mm analog audio socket is present.
    When it matters: When you need a reliable wired analog audio connection.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 1.
    What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
    When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).1 vs 2
  • 6 mm smaller main driver
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (44 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 44.00 mm.
    What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
    When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 50 mm

    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (44 mm vs 50.00 mm).44.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 1 fewer multipoint connections
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 0.
    What it is: The number of source devices that can stay connected at the same time.
    When it matters: When switching between several connected source devices matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
    What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
    When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5.0

    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).4.2 vs 5.0
  • 5 Hz less deep bass extension
    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (65 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 65.00 Hz.
    What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <= 60 Hz

    JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (65 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).65.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition?

  • Eco-friendly design utilizing 90% recycled plastic and biodegradable packaging
  • Impressive, powerful sound quality with rich mids and punchy bass for its size
  • Highly portable, lightweight, and compact cylindrical body that fits easily in cup holders
  • IPX7 waterproof rating allowing safe submersion in water up to 3 feet deep
  • Rugged, durable build quality featuring tough fabric mesh and protective rubber housing
  • Convenient, modernized charging via an exposed USB-C port
  • PartyBoost feature allowing seamless pairing with other compatible JBL speakers for stereo sound

What customers dislike about JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition?

  • Lacks a built-in microphone, preventing hands-free phone calls or voice assistant activation
  • Omission of a 3.5mm analog AUX input port, restricting connections to wireless-only Bluetooth
  • Uses dated Bluetooth 4.2 technology rather than newer standards, causing noticeable audio-visual lag during videos
  • No custom sound equalisation (EQ) controls or preset options available in the basic companion app
  • Downgraded to mono sound output from a single driver, unlike its stereo predecessor
  • Incompatibility with older JBL models that use the Connect or Connect+ pairing ecosystems
  • Bass response drops off noticeably when the speaker is played at maximum volume

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clubic.com
10/03/2021
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Review of the JBL Flip 5 Eco Edition Bluetooth Speaker on Clubic
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mon-enceinte-portable.fr
14/08/2026
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JBL Flip 5: Full review
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id.nl
24/11/2020
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12 luxury bluetooth speakers tested
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id.nl
24/11/2020
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