JBL Flip 6 vs JBL Charge 5: Which should you buy?

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In this video, we compare the new JBL Flip 6 against the JBL Charge 5 to help you decide if you should save some cash and go for the Flip 6 or if the Charge 5 is worth the extra!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Key Differences
01:46 PartyBoost
01:59 Sound Performance
02:45 Sound Test
03:54 Verdict

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[smarthomesounds]

UPDATE: Great news, since filming this video JBL has released a software update for the Charge 5 to access those EQ adjustments! Firmware 0.8.2.0 will allow you to adjust Bass, Mid and Treble on your Charge 5.

[karlpooley]

I've been very content with buying the Flip but having watched this, I'm now considering the Charge

[scb]

Thanks for this review. I will buy the Charge 5 as portability fir me will just be moving it from room to room and I prefer the better sound quality.

[TheMacGeek]

I bought both the JBL Flip 6 and Charge 5. I agree with your review. For my ears though, the Flip 6 sounds better at very low volumes, like 5% to around 30%, but the Charge 5 really pulls ahead at louder volumes around 40% to 80%. The flip 6 doesn't sound nearly as good at 100% when pushing it to the max. The Charge 5 handles max volumes better with the larger speakers inside. I use my Flip 6 for voice Podcasts listening at low volume levels (under 40%), and it's super portable & fits in a car cup holder too. Now that both speakers have EQ after the charge 5 firmware update, I keep both at +1 bass.

[trivanannakkarage]

I bought Flip 6 and thank you for your review 😃👌🏼

[jamesstuartfrost]

Charge 5 all the way I virtually never go past half way. Good bass, clear sound, and can connect multiple devices together. Overall I give this speaker (Charge 5) 9/10 and (flip 6) don't get loud as the Charge but still a good speaker. And I give the flip 6 8/10 it purely comes down to the bass and loudness

[sgrCausewayPoint]

Was thinking of getting the flip 6, but my wife surprised me with a charge 5 as a gift. After watching your video yes the charge 5 has a better bass.

[geoffduncan]

I used a flip 5 for 2 years... Until it was recently stolen....so I decided to get the Charge 5 as a replacement and what a fantastic speaker it is. (especially at $139.00)..Blows the flip 5 out of the water. No comparison. Louder, with more clarity and the bass is really good when comparing it to other speakers in this price range. Now I want another charge 5 for stereo.
(Anyone heard 2 charge 5s vs 1 extreme 3??) Well the 2 charge 5s made the extreme 3 sound like a garbage, 30 dollar speaker.

[briancokley]

Just got my charge 5 yesterday and so far I’m enjoying it. Use it while working on the jet skis and took to the beach and it has pretty good sound to it. I like how solid it feels!

[jamesw]

Got a flip6 to mount on my Escooter…
I tried to get a charge 5 or charge essential to mount but it just wasn’t practical.
Really happy with the flip 6 - both are great speakers so depends on your use case.

[GamingShiiep]

I got the Flip 5 for my birthday and coming from true hifi, I'm actually really surprised by how nice it sounds! Great little box for on the go. I don't need a big box for the go, since I literally have huge boxes at home already lol.

[kasoundlyrics.]

My charge 5 has already have the EQ firmware update since new year

[purestilton]

Very heavily used 6 year old UE Boom just died, so looking for a replacement. I only carried it in a backpack a couple of times, so being super portable isn’t really an issue. I mostly moved it between the kitchen, bathroom and garden. And used it a lot on camping trips and holidays. So I think I can live with slightly more bulk if it means I get much better sound. The Charge 5 is still super portable- just less so if you want to carr6 it in a backpack. Just ordered the Charge 5

[nospyzen]

The sound on Flip 6 is much crisp and clearer bass than Charge 5, bought them both tested them side by side, build quality on charge 5 is trash and the sound is more muffled than flip 6 at low-mid volume which is a complete downsight because you're not gonna start a party everyday, lets be realistic, choose the Flip 6, it has everything you need, you'll thank me

[Gadgetibles]

I think it boils down to use case ...if u need a on the go to everywhere speaker ...flip 6 is undoubtedly the choice for u...if the speaker will mostly be at home at corner or on a desk ...then charge 5 is ur guy

[Nofacenocase]

I am having Charge 5 for one year now exactly, sound quality is insane, only bad side is his build quality, for example I've had to open it and fix loose battery connection, if i wasn't determined enough he would end up in garbage, so keep it in mind when it comes to build quality inside of the speaker.

[danixsc]

I bought the Charge 5. It is bigger, heavyer and I prefer the tubular shape, but the sound from 30 to 70% volume is perfect, and I prefer quality over other aspects. In the hand, it doesn't feel as big or heavy and overall the portability is OK, and the extra volume can come in handy in some situations.

Also, there was only a 10€ difference between both models. 120€ for the Flip 6 and 130€ for the Charge 5 so there was not too much to think of.

[d.hulsman]

I have both the Charge 5 and Flip 6 at home, they are both solid speakers but i do have one issue with the charge 5's powerbank feature; it doesnt charge my phone quickly. Now i get that fast charging is not available but with my phone (6000 Ma/h battery) it said 10h until full which is really slow in my opinion. In terms of sound though they are both really good especially with the EQ adjustments

[mvjoshi]

Excellent review. This is how a product video review should be made.
I am surprised that the Flip 6 came even somewhere close to the Charge 5. I have a Flip 4 and will buy the Charge 5 for battery life.

[Matek]

I actually got my Charge 5 yesterday for 580 PLN, while the Flip 6 was priced at 650 PLN so the decision between those 2 was an easy pick. Anyways, thanks for the one of the most solid YT speaker reviews, as I also watched your reviews and comparisons of JBL Flip 5 and some Sony and Marshal portable speakers as well. Just to add my own experience - the Charge 5 is by all means a better speaker than the Flip 6, just look at the tech specs, but the Flip is also great for some people because of its small size and portability and will do the job just fine.