JBL Flip 3 Splashproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Black

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Product Description

All-purpose, all-weather companion jbl flip 3 is the next generation wireless speaker in the award-winning flip series. It is a comprehensive portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers surprisingly powerful, room-filling stereo sound everywhere. This ultra-compact speaker is powered by a 3000mah rechargeable li-ion battery that offers up to 10 hours of continuous playtime. Sporting a durable, splash proof fabric and available in 8 vibrant colors, flip 3 is the all-purpose, all-weather companion that integrates music into every aspect of your life - from tabletop to poolside, from sunny mornings to rainy nights. Flip 3 also features a built-in noise and echo cancelling speakerphone for crystal clear conference calls, and jbl connect technology that can wirelessly link multiple jbl connect-enabled speakers together to amplify the listening experience.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #731 in Consumer Electronics
• Size: One Size
• Color: Black
• Brand: JBL
• Model: JBLFLIP3BLK
• Fabric type: JBL
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 3.88" h x 4.50" w x 7.50" l, 1.00 pounds
• Battery type: Lithium Ion

Features

• The durable fabric material and rugged rubber housing allows your speaker to outlast all of your adventures
• Wireless Bluetooth Streaming Wirelessly connect up to 3 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns playing surprisingly powerful, room-filling stereo sound.
• 3000mAH Rechargeable Battery: Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery supports up to 10 hours of playtime; Build your own ecosystem by connecting multiple JBL Connect enabled speakers together to amplify the listening experience
• Take crystal clear calls from your speaker with the touch of a button thanks to the noise and echo cancelling speakerphone
• Splashproof means no more worrying about rain or spills; you can even clean it with running tap water, Just don't submerge it; Hear the bass, feel the bass, see the bass. Dual external passive radiators demonstrate just how powerful your speakers are

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Customer Reviews

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405 of 427 people found the following review helpful.
Flip 3 vs Anker SoundCore Sport XL - JBL Comes Out Barely Ahead
By VermontGuy
I came to Amazon to buy a JBL Flip 3 based a widely positive reviews and a desire to have a speaker that I could use outdoors without worrying too much about sudden showers, dust and other hazards of the elements. While searching for it, however, I came across Anker's newest entry, the SoundCore Sport XL. Given the price, my general satisfaction with Anker, and Amazon's solid return policy, I decided to give both speakers a try. I'll note that the SoundCore Sport XL is probably more comparable to the JBL Charge 2 given that both units have a USB port to let you charge your phone or other device. The Flip 3 doesn't have charging output port.

If you want the shortest possible answer: We're keeping the Flip 3 and giving the SoundCore XL as a gift. But it was almost a coin toss about which was going to stay.

Sound:
I wanted this speaker to have enough volume for modest outdoor gatherings (both meet that criteria, though the Flip 3 is probably a touch louder) and sound good enough that I wouldn't mind having it playing in the house. I'm also biased against today's tendency for consumer speakers to emphasize bass response over every other frequency range. If you like your music boom-y, I'm not going to like the same speakers that you will.

My wife and I listened to each of them across a wide range of music from classical to folk to hip-hop to pop to hard rock, trying to get a sense of which we liked better. The answer, as it turned out, was "it depends." The Flip 3 is definitely not as "flat" audibly as the SoundCore. Within the limits of what you can do with a small speaker, the Flip seems to emphasize the bass and treble ends of the spectrum more. High treble even sounded unnaturally "sizzly" for a couple songs. In others, the vocalist almost seemed a bit buried under the rest of the mix--though never disturbingly so. (We're talking nuance here, and your ears may have a different experience.)

The SoundCore is definitely more flat sounding. It doesn't produce as much bass as the Flip, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, and it never had the sizzling issue in the treble. It just sounds...even. People used to the punchy sound emphasized by consumer speaker and headphone manufacturers, however, may find that the music lacks a bit of life.

Which did we prefer? Ultimately it depended on what we were playing. Folk, country and music from the 70s and 80s that clearly was mixed with the intent of playing over the radio we often preferred on the SoundCore. More current pop, rock, and hip-hop sounded better to us on the JBL. In the final count, the JBL came out on top, but not by much. I've been listening to both for a few days now, switching back and forth every so often, and I find that I'm inclined toward the JBL, but I certainly don't mind the SoundCore.

Size and Build:
The SoundCore Sport XL is about 7 x 3 x 1.75 inches and wrapped in what feels like very sturdy, slightly rubbery plastic. It's definitely heavy in your hand and makes you feel confident that it can hold up to some rigorous outdoor use. The biggest issue with the design is that I found myself constantly grabbing into the bass port on the back, which includes a metal cover over a stretchy membrane for a passive woofer. I have no idea if pushing on the cover would damage the passive woofer, but it was disconcerting.

The Flip 3 is 6.5 x 2.5 inches and covered in a dense fabric with hard plastic ends. It's slightly lighter in the hand, and the cylindrical shape makes it more comfortable to pick up and carry around. It feels solidly built if not quite as tank-like as the SoundCore. The Flip3's dual bass ports are on the ends, out of the way unless you have a very odd approach to picking up cylinders.
485 of 528 people found the following review helpful.
Game Changer........
By Vincent O.
Wow, JBL hit a grand slam with this one! Never before has someone created this combination of size, sound quality, loudness, bass response, splash proof all for only $99!

I have previously owned UE boom, Denon Envaya mini and JBL charge plus 2. These are the Flip 3's closest competitors. Here is my summary of the competition.

UE boom: the reason I believe the UE boom is so popular is the form factor is just right and its loud for it's size. What I don't like about the UE Boom is it's $200 price tag and almost no bass whatsoever.

Denon Envaya Mini: so close, I just wish it was louder and the battery would only last a few hours a moderate volumes.

JBL Charge 2+: overall really good speaker, my two issues are, the sound profile is too bloated. Yes it has good bass for it's side but it tends to drown out the higher frequencies and has quite a bit of dynamic compression at high volumes. Also I just wish it was a little smaller to fit in camping chair cup holders and more portable.

And now for the JBL flip 3: it's as loud as the UE boom, does not have the battery life issues of the Denon and does not have bloated bass like the charge 2+. The sound profile is well balanced, the upper frequencies are slightly upfront with decent bass for it's size. My prediction, this will be the best selling Bluetooth speaker in it's class!
245 of 271 people found the following review helpful.
Great sound in a small package
By Clintonc
I've been looking for a Portable Bluetooth Speaker for a few months, never overly happy with the sound of most. A few blogs had mentioned the UE Boom and MegaBoom as the go-to speakers, and while I liked their connectivity and the ability to daisy chain multiple speakers, personally I thought they sounded terrible. Enter the JBL Flip 3.

I initially saw these on a European blog, and the reviews were great. While it's hard to get a sense of a speaker via a YouTube review, I liked what I saw. Being a fan of the sound of the JBL Charge 2, I figured if these were anything close to the Charge 2, with the added connectivity and water resistance, I had finally found my speaker. The Flip 3 arrived promptly thanks to Amazon Prime, and I was eager to get home and try the unit out. First of all, the packaging is georgious, great presentation on the part of JBL for a speaker priced at under $100. The unit comes charged, so I was able to quickly pair it with my iPhone and try it out. Sound is simply incredible for such a small speaker. Indoors the sound fills a room without issue, but this speaker REALLY shines outdoors. Great frequency coverage, but a slight distortion in the lows at higher levels (keep in mind this is a $99 speaker). If you have been searching for a lower cost Bluetooth Speaker that actually sounds great, look no further than the JBL Flip 3.
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