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

[@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.

[@jimbo4203]

I just use the EQ on my android phone, no need to update, works great

[@LIQUID_SILENCE]

pls do a ue boom 3 vs jbl charge 5

[@nukefoodsofficial5849]

@@jimbo4203 but you won’t always have this phone so it’s worth turning off your android eq and for you to try at the app

[@jimbo4203]

@@nukefoodsofficial5849 i always use android, im all set

[@obertscloud]

Nice I have the Charge 4 - but just ordered the flip6 because on weekends I like going to the beach with friends, and now the police don't like the big volumes of the charge 4/5 and confiscate them. everyone is switching to smaller speakers, let's hope I am ok, but when I DJ I have my friends bring their Charges and we link together to make a nice dj setup then shut down when the police come around :)

[@karlpooley8567]

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

[@trivanannakkarage9893]

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

[@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.

[@justabasslover4404]

Is it true that the charge 5 is almost as loud as the xtreme 2?

[@TheMacGeek]

@@justabasslover4404 I don't know how loud the xtreme 2 is, I never heard it or tried one before. All I know is that my Charge 5 can get VERY very loud. I normally run it at half volume to fill a large room with mid to loud sound. At 75% volume, the speaker can be loud for my whole house. At full volume, you can hear the speaker outside, and the neighbors will get angry. There is minimal difference between Charge 5 and Xtreme 2, but the xtreme 2 probably gets a bit louder, but who needs that volume unless you're having a party outdoors, right?

[@crocrystal4864]

If you had to pick one, which one would it be?

[@TheMacGeek]

@@crocrystal4864 The Charge 5. It's bigger, louder, and can produce lower lows, and higher highs, because the internal speakers are both larger and have more power. I now have two Charge 5's, and I use them in stereo mode. Great sound, fills my room nicely.

[@crocrystal4864]

@@TheMacGeek thanks!

[@briancokley249]

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!

[@smarthomesounds]

Thanks for sharing, hope you enjoy the Charge 5.

[@Modelo646]

How does it sound listening to podcasts, since i have the charge 3 and podcasts sound a but too muffled and base heavy?

[@kasoundlyrics.6588]

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

[@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.

[@scb0421]

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.

[@JasonChannelOne]

Fantastic video!

[@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

[@troyn757]

I agree flip 6 sound crispier on this test here; I noticed it so flip 6 for me

[@pasindudeepajith1226]

Agreed, flip 6 sounds much crispier and more open

[@virgiliomanalastas929]

Buy 2 flip 6

[@TheEgo_21]

@@virgiliomanalastas929i was thinking about this. I already have one flip 6, should i buy another one for stereo mode or just go for the charge 5

[@arekhandiabruno]

You know you could adjust the sound using the equaliser on your app, right?

[@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.

[@matejathos3645]

so your wife loves you more than you do 😁

[@edwinpepito1498]

can't afford this speakers but hopefully soon I'll have one.

[@nukefoodsofficial5849]

How much did you spend at Taco Bell last month???

[@DUNGSTA]

Gonna break the bank with this purchase...

[@pinroshan020]

Just work hard and you will reward an awesome items. ❤️❤️❤️

[@edwinpepito1498]

Eyy guys i got it at $113 👌

[@Whyyoushouldfight]

@@edwinpepito1498 me I just got it yesterday, charge 5

[@jamesw8132]

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.

[@adashtban1521]

Thanks fot great review. Very happy to hear a review from a Brit! I wish you could compare the house of Marley get together with these JBL speakers, it would be really helpful for us.

[@geoffduncan6555]

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.

[@erv5890]

The more clarity on the Charge 5 is due to it having a dedicated tweeter :)

[@abhineetpriyam2868]

bro same happened with me i used flip5 for 3 years recently my friend lost it. going for charge5, hope it will be as good as fli5 was.

[@JoshuaShepard-cx3vm]

​@@abhineetpriyam2868it's waaaaay better charge 5 is impressive

[@lemon9.9]

1:29 so when he compares the newest xtreme 4 to charge 5, charge 5 is the portable option to put into your backpack, but when compared to flip 6, it suddenly became the fixed location speaker

[@shiyamalavalli4353]

Thank you for the information

[@ישראל-ר5ו3פ]

Good review ❤

[@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.

[@smarthomesounds]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the support 😀

[@Matek173]

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.

[@kordarre8077]

gdzie kupiłeś tego Charge'a?

[@essamelkasri6513]

So in your opinion which one do you think is good the flip 6 or char5 ?

[@joachimbucherer5030]

Great review 👍

[@emresermutlu]

Hello from Turkey. Thanks for the informative and to the point review. I think I will buy Charge 5 as I care too much about the bass and my idea of portability is moving to a different room in my house :)

[@smarthomesounds]

Thanks for the comment and glad the video was helpful. The charge 5 is a great speaker.

[@andreicossack5679]

merhaba

[@juliancobain9970]

Coz iyi abi

[@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

[@dixienormis6836]

I’ve had a UE wonder boom and it’s still alive after years of being beatin’ the crap out of it.. it still works like a charm.. besides the charger port is messed up, its hard to get the charger to charge it probably because I’ve messed up the charger port at one point during it’s long adventure, looking for other options that are good quality and portable so lmk if anyone has any ideas for around 100$ obviously lesser the better lol

[@purestilton]

@@dixienormis6836 The Charge 5 is excellent. I’m very happy with it. Feels like a significant upgrade over the UB.

[@L00peey]

battery died not the device

[@jamesstuartfrost8278]

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

[@mylive9460]

Yes i agree because i have one charge 5

[@beyou8038]

​@@mylive9460 How do you compare it Soundcore Motion plus, I have been using the Soundcore for a year and the outdoor sound is amazing, now I wanna buy another speaker, should I go for the Charge 5? Is it louder and basier than the Soundcore?

[@arjunsl1996]

Thanks a lot its really informative video broo.... 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@matthewdale956]

Interesting review, but now I can't decide which hairstyle I prefer ?

[@timjones9128]

I have the Charge 5 along with two Clip 4s amazing sound and I like to pair them with my Bluetooth to get amazing stereo sound.

[@karlheinz8568]

Does stereo really work or is it mono with speakers that are not the same model?

[@jblfann9610]

With a oudeo splitter it wil work

[@zerocool2727]

How you can pair the charge 5 with the clip 4 ? The Clip 4 dosent have party mod

[@josiahflame7477]

​​@@zerocool2727ou can actually have it paired on Bluetooth but not in party boost

[@donalmahon]

The flip 6 fits nicely into a bicycle bottle cage.

[@fallenangel5388]

Thank you so much for this comparison which I was very interested to see and hear. You just helped me make up my mind about which of these two to buy and I m going with the charge 5. Thanks ❤

[@djdn92]

Did you actually cut your hair during the making of this video or am I insane? LOL great vid!

[@afistfulofpimples1745]

Only his pubic hair

[@Cartman1911]

I think i am getting flip 6, I need it for snowboarding. What do you think. Is it the right choice?

[@sugod3351]

Charge 5 now has an EQ on the app and it is almost the same price as flip 6 when on sale.

[@demonreturns4336]

What’s the name of the app?

[@pedropratta3985]

@@demonreturns4336 JBL portable

[@demonreturns4336]

@@pedropratta3985 thank you friend, appreciate 👍

[@janis6372]

Good Video thank you

[@EVconspiracy]

Useful vid thank you. I know these work in party mode together but can you also use as a stereo pair? or would you need 2x flip6 or 2x charge 5 to achieve that? thank you

[@bel4623]

you need two of the same speaker to do stereo unfortunately, so that would mean 2x flip 6 or 2x charge 5

[@bjornnordstrom]

So you can configure 2 x flip 6 to 1 x left channel and 1 x right channel?

[@talmuhaimeed]

*بعد اقتران السماعتين ومن خلال التطبيق يمكنك اختيار وضع استريو أو وضع الحفله ،، بعد ذلك جعل مسافه بينك وبين السماعات مترين ونصف تقريباً واحده يمين والأخرى يسار ..*

[@DolphinSMG]

@@bjornnordstromcorrect

[@nurdbrush7560]

I have flip 6. It's amazing size and sound

[@d.hulsman3553]

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

[@NeighWar]

That's because you must use the JBL Charge 5 charger cable so it can chart faster

[@d.hulsman3553]

@@NeighWar Didn't know that, thanks for the tip!

[@NeighWar]

@@d.hulsman3553 no problem

[@tesla_pyro]

Because it has no fast charging feature.

[@timborg770]

At very low volumes, does the Flip produce any hissing/static noise when running? Like when you listen to a podcast in a quiet room at low volume...

[@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.

[@pinroshan020]

heavier not heavyer. Peace ✌️

[@MasterKoala777]

@@pinroshan020 you forgot to capitalize the first letter, and put a comma before "not". Peace✌️

[@monkey1234512345]

@@pinroshan020 rekt

[@jurgisvalancauskas4006]

In my country flip 6 cost 69euro. JBl charge 5 119 euro

[@maayananer5962]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@Nofacenocase18]

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.

[@drakkar_night3346]

Charge 5 of your going to the beach. Flip 6 if you’re going to the mountains.

[@teslacybertruck750]

I have both and the biggest difference between the 2 is the bass, I am so happy with my Charge 5.

[@Michaelkaydee]

Great video... helped me decide. Needed to replace my Flip 5 and wasn't sure which way to go... Charge 5 JUST nicked it after watching this.

[@dylanperillo6219]

I can’t believe after all this time I never knew that there was a JBL app to adjust the equalizer

[@colingladfelter9520]

I was tainted when I bought the original flip when it first came out, it still works 12 years later. Now I have a charge 5, partybox encore, and a boombox 3. I want the flip 6 but might as well wait for the upgrade

[@damianb0123]

I upgraded from a charge 4 to an xtreme 3 and wow the difference 😅

[@baluvkm9778]

Is it good for movie experience?

[@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

[@カギ]

i love that the flip barely takes any space in a carry-on bag (i take it on work trips and use it to play white noise to help me sleep). otherwise i would definitely go for the charge.

[@Vlogs-w5x]

Got charge 5 and enjoying it. Let may check how long would it be useful since I use it everyday.

[@neilnoronha8149]

How's it holding up?

[@maxrenederosario5348]

I have both,Sound Great.

[@srshort2096]

So which one have better Bass?

[@jimbo4203]

Charge 5 is only 140 at Walmart, id buy it . Better bass , bigger battery

[@lukabosnjak3829]

Worse sound on the charge (only more powerful)...

[@ronishpra]

$140?

[@jimbo4203]

119 now at Walmart

[@beyou8038]

​@@lukabosnjak3829 😢😢😢

[@PrecisionGroupYT]

I already have an Xtreme 3 but want a much more portable smaller size speaker for easier on the go situations so I’ll go with the Flip 6 to fill this need! Thanks!

[@Elbori7]

It’s already EQ update to Charge 5

[@omarjhungoor2598]

I didn't know the charge 5 updated a EQ. I will tri it myself thanks.

[@CDGG36]

@@omarjhungoor2598 a week ago

[@omarjhungoor2598]

@@CDGG36 thanks o got it from the update

[@johnwilliams8654]

I have a lot of JBL... Boom3, extreme3, charge5, and clip4. been thinking about gettting the flip6 to replace my clip, cause its not much bigger and has alot better sound for a small spreaker. I never imagined it would be close to the charge in preformance!

[@NeighWar]

ik that I commented very late in 2024 but i will help people decide between these speakers easily. Use Flip 6 for: - Very Clear Audio - Carry it easily - Better LFM Protection - Lighter mass For Charge 5: - Louder Audio and Longer Sound Range - Powerful and Strong Bass - More Entertainment - Enjoy more

[@sarmeshyadav7239]

Which song is playing during sound test?

[@dannyd7300]

Thank you for this great review! I can now make my decision. And also very good to understand - I'm from Germany.

[@nazc7629]

Hello. Which one better to use in indoor sports facility? (During exercising or match?)

[@하마7995]

charge 5

[@kyawtunlwinlwin177]

Charge 5 is good for metal music?

[@manavkaushik9940]

Go for the Charge 5, you will be happy and you really don’t lose much on portability. Also, I've found that using the volume controls on the Speaker is way more precise than the phone buttons-it's easier to find the perfect volume for indoor listening. The speaker's 20-hour battery life is impressive; in my experience, it lasts around 15-16 hours even with occasional loud use outdoors. Also, the sound quality seems better when streaming from Apple Music, though that might just be my perception.

[@lesteraldea204]

Where can i buy flip 6?

[@PeterPan-oz4sq]

Charge 5 by a long shot! Seriously, you would have to be deaf, not to notice the difference 😂 thanks for the time you take.

[@scoobydoo6591]

What if your gonna be in a bus full of 24 basketball players hyped up after just beating the hardest team????

[@B999X]

I can not buy these speakers but still watching

[@panmikoaj6184]

Those speakers are looking so pretty, damn

[@teslacybertruck750]

The charge 5 looks amazing, it sounds better than my xb43

[@ReacherPupypup]

I feel like the flip 6 when you have it outside it has way more bass and the charge 5 has less

[@TheMark12314]

Do they have 5mm Jacks?

[@elflakeador09]

Does water and dust not damage or clog up the C charging port as it is not sealed up like the usb port?

[@talmuhaimeed]

*اطمئن ،، فقط عليك غسل المنفذ بالماء عند وجود أتربه وطين ..*

[@sam-jams6689]

The flip is very fun to dance around with it in hand, that's one of the main unmentioned draws for me

[@jainduchamdith3097]

Is charge 5 ND OR TL best for music

[@vuni_10]

what is the app you guys use on the charge 5

[@brendandylanmaloney]

Jbl portable

[@lvxxdreams]

now that I got how loud and how big they are I will be getting the charge 5 only if they don’t come out with the charge 6 to fast.

[@barbiepostanes]

I got jbl go3 last year and hopefully i Manifesting my jbl charge 5 this year🖤💫😍

[@frankoghenemano8301]

I have the flip 6 and when i play it friends say "wow 😮 that👉 small thing " and I'll say yh it's JBL👍 I wanted to change it to charge 5 but i see that the difference in sound isn't much and considering the compact size of the flip 6 i kiss & keep my flip 6 and save the money

[@chiszam_893]

I still have jbl charge 4 and it’s time for upgrade but I can’t decide which one I want

[@Puddingood64]

How long does the charge five last without dying at full volume

[@DTPIIXART]

I have a Flip 6 and I love it. It has great sound for my needs, but in the working environment I have where there is some loud noises, the Flip 6 has to be turned up to 70% or higher for me to enjoy it. I'm going to get a Charge 5 for the added boost in sound. I had considered a JBL Extreme, but that one might be too much to carry. I have a JBL Pulse 4 also, and I find that there is not much difference in sound between it and the Flip 6, so I always end up carrying my Flip 6. Hopefully the Charge 5 will be the right one for me.

[@Tbone42tx]

Got the Flip 6 and go 3 now I want the charge 5... so I can link them both together

[@edgarcorrea]

Will the Charge 5 fit in a bike water bottle cage?

[@Peepo_Hi]

I got charge 5 for £129 in UK from homeavdirect

[@griff7749]

I like the little haircut you got in the middle, sneaky.

[@smarthomesounds]

👀

[@jesusmaldonado3406]

I feel like the base gets lost on my charge 5 at a higher volume... Does it have a way to improve the base at higher volume???

[@pro48sa]

Its to not break speaker

[@lancezebeau1035]

Which is louder

[@ritchiebarbier729]

I have the charge 5 and I love it!

[@omarjhungoor2598]

Will they be a update EQ on the boombox2. Please let me know.

[@GerardoRico79]

Just got the update for my Charge 5 in Friday 1/7/32. Got a 3 band EQ now.

[@jimbo4203]

Android phone has a 9 band eq built in , works great

[@bexguile4500]

Are these speakers better than the ultimate ears boom 3 as I got the ue boom 4 but thinking if changing

[@beyou8038]

Obviously, JBL and Sony are always better than the UE speakers in terms of sound quality, UE though has great durability

[@generationsaber]

Thanks an excellent comparison as I had been struggling to decide on which. The only thing I was left wondering was how useful the eq on the Flip 6 would be to me. "Just read your update. Fantastic Charge 5 for me it is then

[@doymiranda3929]

I luv both!

[@jordanking7711]

In my opinion, gong off the sound test of this video, the Charge 5 sounds more fuller if that makes sense. Especially at the same volume.

[@jimgolembeski8808]

I'd get the Charge 5 but the flip is good too

[@Kingnate1919]

Thank you so much So charge 5 buying today 😂

[@shabilolo3429]

Flip 6 the best kinda cinematic sound which is amazing and alive.

[@gixplyz]

i’ve had my charge 5 for a few months now and i’ve always had the eq adjustment pad thing on the app all you have to do is update it which it requires you to upgrade it anyway when you download the app

[@MosesWahome-lz3mr]

Which app??

[@janasourav90]

I've a jbl boom box 2 for party boost with heavy bass which i don't want all the tine in subtle music/vocals ? Want an additional speaker. Pls suggest

[@JaziX5]

Just got my Charge 5 for a sweet $99 deal today.

[@prasantranaatom9373]

I bought flip 6 it's cool ❤❤

[@arsenallakers4158]

For me volume is the thing that matters So is there a lot of difference between flip 4,flip 6 and the charge 5

[@pezzettidicuore]

Hiii I have also seen some other reviews.. now I am unsure which to pick between JBL Charge 5 or Bose Soundlink - I am a Family Photographer who shots outdoor by the sea, in the public parks ecc .. Thanks!