What do reviews say about battery?

Rated 12 hours; 829 buyers praise it, though loud play drains it faster.

What do reviews say about calls?

All three experts note there is no mic, so no hands-free calls.

What do reviews say about waterproof?

IPX7 rated, so it can survive a dunk in water.

Phones & Audio · Speakers · 6,558 reviews · 4 sources

JBL Flip 5

Best for: budget beach tripsBudget

A proven, rugged speaker with rich sound for the money. It lacks a mic, aux input and a useful app.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want a simple, tough speaker
You want big sound on a budget

Skip if

You want hands-free calls
You need an aux input

How it scores

Value9.0

Sound8.5

Battery5.6

Price

$119.95

You pay for: Classic, great-sounding value

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Sound qualityRich bass, clear detail

PortabilityLight, bottle-sized body

Battery lifeAbout 12 h per charge

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

No mic or auxNo calls or wired input

Basic appFew settings to tweak

Reviewers disagree on

Bass is rich for the sizeFeatures feel dated now

Alternatives

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Sources

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Reviewed Sep 2026

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