JBL Flip Essential 2

10 h, Rechargeable battery operated
54Ratings
Test reportsGood based on 2 tests
Currently out of stock

Product details

Portable waterproof speaker with rich JBL Original Pro Sound and 10 hours of playback time. You can confidently take a plunge into the water with the waterproof design rated IPX7. Wireless streaming via Bluetooth. Eco-friendly packaging.

Key specifications

Protection type (IP code)
IPX7
Audio Connections
1 x USB-C
Item number
22694035

General information

Manufacturer
JBL
Category
Bluetooth speakers
Manufacturer no.
JBLFLIPES2
Release date
23/3/2023
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Speaker properties

Nominal power
20 W
Frequency range
65 - 20000 Hz
Max. noise level
80 dB
Equipment + Functions
Splashproof, Waterproof
Number of speakers
1 x
Durability
Waterproof
Protection type (IP code)
IPX7
Volume control
Keys
Application range
Portable

Media playback properties

Playback source
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
5.1

Connections

USB ports
USB-C
Audio Connections
1 x USB-C

Display properties

Display properties
LED

Power supply

Power consumption
20 W
Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life
10 h
Capacity
3250 mAh
Charging time
3 h
Number of batteries
1
Battery size
Device specific

Origin

Country of origin
Germany

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB Type-C cable

Product dimensions

Shape
Stovepipe hat
Length
7 cm
Width
17.50 cm
Height
6.80 cm
Weight
520 g

Package dimensions

Length
21.80 cm
Width
12 cm
Height
10.90 cm
Weight
896 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • JBL
    Not enough data
  • 1.Beats
    0,2 %
  • 2.Sony
    0,4 %
  • 3.House of Marley
    0,7 %
  • 3.soundcore
    0,7 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • JBL
    Not enough data
  • 1.Lexon
    0 days
  • 1.Xiaomi
    0 days
  • 3.Marshall
    1 day
  • 4.Wavemaster
    2 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • JBL
    Not enough data
  • 1.Divoom
    0 %
  • 2.UE
    1,5 %
  • 3.Hama
    1,7 %
  • 3.Marshall
    1,7 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingGood71/100
Very good80/100
hifi.deSingle testReleaseSeptember 2023
  • PositiveHigh water protection class
  • PositivePractical carrying strap
  • PositiveSmall and light
  • NegativeDistorts at high volumes
  • NegativeNo control app

The JBL Flip Essential 2 reduces the popular JBL Flip 6 to the essentials and lowers the price. If you can do without the omitted functions such as the app integration or the PartyBoost, you have the opportunity to save here. You also have to cut back on the sound, but depending on how you use the speaker, this can be acceptable: The Flip Essential 2 also delivers sufficient sound and volume for a...

Good61/100
Rank 11 out of 14Stiftung WarentestBluetooth-Lautsprecher im Test - Starke Boxen und fipsige KistenReleaseMay 2023

A powerful bass, easily audible details and a balanced, lively sound - that's what the perfect Bluetooth speaker should sound like. However, good sound quality is not everything: Stiftung Warentest expects a test winner speaker to be easy to use, to have a long-lasting battery and to offer practical additional functions.

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