I bought my older son the flip last year and I am impressed with the sound quality compared to my Bose!great for his active lifestyle.. this year I bought my younger son the Charge 5 for Christmas… more dynamic but again both are impressive… if you like to travel with your speaker, get the flip.. if you will be using in your home, get the charge
The last bluetooth speaker I had was the first Bose Soundlink and the market has boomed since then! These seem to be the most popular with a big bass and low price.
Thnak you for this review. It was very helpful in choosing which Bluetooth speaker to purchase. I currently have an older mode Bose (not Bluetooth) and I was just tired of always having to disconnect my phone from the speaker for texting. I noticed that the JBL brand had very high reviews now it’s a matter of which JBL model. Definitely going for the charge as I will primarily use it at home (and just move from room to room).
This is what I was wondering. I work at an aluminum manufacturing company and I run the saw, I’m afraid of the saw dust getting in it or not being able to hear it over the saw running. Is it worth it for me? Helpppp
I own them both ...concur with your review The FlIP 5 is nice and gets you by. The Charge 5 delivers noticeably better quality sound for just a little more money. Spend the little extra $$, get the Charge 5
I dunno, I heard louder from the charge but not necessarily better sound quality, I think the flip still sounds good through my earphones but is a good size and shape for work and play, it's obviously designed to fit anything a water bottle would fit in, I'm going get one thanks 👍
The flip 5 fits in your pocket, still holds 4 hours battery after 2 years, and I got mine for $70 on a black Friday. I would recommend it to anyone for it's quality.
It’s unfortunate that a lot of manufacturesrs are getting away from including an input jack. You can use a Bluetooth adapter but the jack is still very convenient and it’s one less device hanging around.
With the charge 5(i own one) you can transmit audio through the usb port by putting the speaker in service mode(doesnt damage speaker or reset it), you can do this by holding the bluetooth and play button until the speaker turns off. Than plug into computer (must have power source) and to get out of it hold it again but make sure its still plugged in and has power. p.s the buttons will be unusable in the mode even the power button. Search it up online
I bought both my charge 3s about 3 years ago, recently had the software update done on both. I'm good with what I got, especially because it has a 3.5 mm input auxiliary audio adapter. works perfectly with ByDiffer Bluetooth transmitter and Sony mzs1 mini disc player perfect. I'll either have my collections of alternative '90s music on a 5-hour disk or Lo-Fi hip hop, press play and enjoy working on the car or whatever hobby you guys have. Also I'm thinking about getting one of those little HD projectors so when I go camping up in Yosemite we can watch movies with the family and have a sound system that sounds good but that's not intrusive to other Campers or the wildlife. Plus music.
Had the flip 5 and now charge 5. Loving the charge. Use it at work and took to my family’s house. Everyone is amazed at the bass and how it sounds for a small speaker. The flip got me by too. Also used at work. . Just as good just not as hard hitting bass
The only problem I have with the charge 5 was the way that they changed the JBL link between generations. You cant connect a charge 5 to a charge 4, not even through the JBL app. You could connect a 4 to any of the earlier versions, but this feature was lost on the five, and has kept me away from buying one. A few of my coworkers and I have charge 4s and will link them together to play music throughout the backroom of the store we work at and we were disappointed to learn that the charge 5 links in a completely different way.
I personally like the fact that Flip 5 can easily be taken for a bike ride. It fits the usual bottle holder on MTB. Unfortunately, you can’t do the same with Charge 5.
Good Evening . I am between 4 speakers and I would like your opinion which is the best. I am between Soundcore motion +, jbl flip 5, jbl charge 5 and Huawei Sound Joy 30W. Would you rather say that it is better than these?
Hey im watching this video because I got a flip 5 for Christmas. I've had it like 3 months now and I'm noticing hissing noices coming from the driver. Does this always happen? And does it have this same issue with the charge 5?
is there any way to switch off the microphone function on the charge once its connected via bluetooth? it’s annoying to realize when voice texts i sebt or audio notes i recorded are unusable because the mic of the jbl charge was on . or do i always have to remember that my speaker is connected before i can do any recordings. i think this needs a software update
You mentioned that there is no equalizer however if you download the JBL app onto your smartphone there is a three channel EQ available. I own 2 Charge 5's and must say they sound great in stereo controlled by the app.
10:30 - Not sure when it was, but the JBL Portable app supports both speakers! With it you can tune the equalizer (albeit only having three sliders for Bass, Mids, and Treble). On the other hand, especially with Spotify, you can easily tune the equalizer there instead. But I can expect people who prefer a general sound that applies not only to Spotify (myself included) so the app is our best bet. I walk and hike a lot. I had a previous - rather knockoff - speaker that was as big as the Charge 5 and man, I ended up carrying it on my side like a book as the weight was making my wrists sore. Hopefully with the Flip 5 and can happily hold the speakers all the time without the heavy feeling (but still getting that amazing sound). Thank you for the review! Edit: I ended up getting the Charge 5 instead, but it's not as heavy as I imagined! It's still hefty, yep, but it feels really sturdy and premium. i like that.
Still happy with my 2 charge 3's in party mode with original boombox. I'm reluctant to upgrade, as JBL are very astute in only allowing certain models to be 'Paired' I think they're in cahoots with apple. 😬
Which would be a better solution for using in my Truck? My truck is 16 years old and all the speakers are failing. Don't want to go through and update sound system for an old vehicle and figured a Bluetooth would be a simple solution.
The charge 5 comes really close to the boombox family and i truely like it! I was considering getting the flip 5 but is there is such a big sound quality difference i stick to my charge 5.
My Flip 5 got nicked... was going to get the Flip 6 but just replaced it with the Charge 5 right after they enabled EQ on the app for it... loving it... went Red
I got a charge 5 in red too and loving it. The equaliser app update is perfect and intuitive. Aux-in would be good but not essential and 360 sound would make it a class winner. Otherwise it's a fantastic speaker. Loud, punchy base and good clarity especially with the app update. Got a prime day bargain at £134 defo a steal steal
You are supoosed to adjust Bass and Treble on the media player EQ!!!Anyways,Xiaomi has a shortcut,pressing 2 buttons at same time we can add more Bass or remove it,besides the media player EQ :p
own 1 of each. both have perks. I like the Charge 5 (I also have a charge 4, which I use more and, like better) when I'm traveling or, going to a location I'm not moving around a lot. I like the flip 5 when I'm hiking, biking, and so on. it's just lighter and more portable.
About 2 1/2 years ago l bought a pair of charger 3's and they were great when paired together to ger that stereo effect. Sound was great however after about a year of use, they both started to develop that background static problem that l later learnt wasn't uncommon with (some of them) l often use to drive them full tilt so...oh well. Not being put off the JBL brand l pounced on a pair of Partybox 300s not long after they were available in store here. Absolutely no regrets there ( in spite of their much larger bulk and weight. (Yes they also pump out great base and volume and on occasion have thrown 1 into the car to use at beach BBQ 's much to the delight of strangers who were also using the BBQ kiosk. (Even better when l've disconnected mine and let them connect up their personal playlists via bluetooth) I bought a Charge 5 a few months ago which l mostly keep on the bedside table and it's really great if l need to listen to music at a more ambient temperature while in bed. I'm not an expert on home stereo or sound systems. My daily headphones are Bose 700s and our actual main sound set up in the lounge is a Sony Shake 77 bought back in the day when l thought BASE was on a par with sliced bread. Bad purchase! Too much base and things kept falling of shelves and walls when that "thing" was cranked up loud. (Understandably the neighbors would get pissed off and call or nock on the door) JBL Charges 5s are excellent and PartyBox 300s in tandem beat the hell out of the other "thing". Nice review Cheers.
I have the Charge 3 when they first came out. It still works. I just purchased the Charge 5 from Amazon. It should arrive this Tuesday. I hope I like the upgrade.
I bought Flip 4 day before yesterday i ordered it online through Amazon but i didn't like the sound system that much , like one of my friend had got flip 4 a year ago and after seeing his speaker i bought Flip 4 but i don't think that the new flip4 is as like the old one . I can see a huge difference on it
Hi, I have 2 jbl flip 5 that I always use in stereo mode. Love the bass and the sound quality, but I'm thinking of upgrading them to a higher jbl speaker. Would you recomend selling them to buy the charge 5? Or it is a bad idea? Which speaker would you recommend? I want a louder speaker with an even better bass than the flip or equal bass but louder
I am sure someone has mentioned this already. The JBL App has an equalizer, very simple, low, mid treblle, with +/-1 and +/- 2 Stops on each. I found +1 on the Bass was the most natural. Less sure on +1 stop on the treble. The stops are small.
At the store, I tried the SONY mini-speaker with extra bass and RGB lights (of the same size as the Charge5), but the sound became horrid when I tried some metal on it (truly horrid... But for bass-y electronic music, it was pretty nice). The Charge5 sounded very nice for both metal and electronic musics (like Tonebox). Since the store I bought it at was pretty closing when I bought it, I didn't have time to check the Flip. I didn't notice that the Charge was also actually mainly aimed at also charging a phone. I was disappointed that there was any aux port. I was mainly buying it for work to plug it on my PC when I work in the weekends (I wonder if an aux input can be modded in.... Or I could use a Bluetooth adaptor to connect on the PC. It may not be a 5.0 Bluetooth, but it should work enough). ... The sound's great! But an aux would have really completed it. I don't care about the phone charging option, I keep my phone pretty charged at all time. The large battery is surely used as a power supply for the amp used for the speakers.
Had flip4 great speaker battery replaced at 1 year. Flip 5 lasted 2 months,replaced battery, wasn't the battery, it was the short cord from volume+ - to the motherboard. After reconnecting several times, it's worn out and needs replaced or (my favorite), sold for parts.
Was thinking of buying charge 5, but if the 3.5mm auxiliary input is remove thats a minus for. With mu charge 4 im using the speaker to amplify the sound from an old tv that im using
I have a flip 5 and love it for personal speaker, background music or outside in the yard. It’s great! However I purchased it for having on the boat too. The volume does fade when the outboard is running at even 10 mph. Does anyone know if the charge 5 would stand out enough while running an outboard?
I have Flip 4. Just got Charge 5 - It's so damn powerful for the size. No idea how loud your boat is but it's a pretty significant difference IMO. At about 60% volume it's about the same loudness as the Flip at 100% volume, but with stronger bass & fuller sound, then gets way louder from there.
@@kingokingos3746 Bass is much stronger, goes much louder, sounds really good even at high volumes 👍 No comparison between them really. My flip 4 was crackling after about 1-2years of use, got charge 5 and now would never go back to flip.
I think the mass / portability is the only telling argument for the Flip. The refurb Charge 5 I just bought for 85 pounds sterling on Amazon will be used at home, though, so that’s that.
One important thing - that 20 hours of Charge 5 is at 50% power. At full power battery lasts between 10 and 11 hours. Probably (cos i do not tested that) Flip's 5 endurance will at similar ratios. Moreover, you can recharge mobile using Charge 5 but it is quite weak power (low amp count) so do not expect anything big. It is rather to support your phone (keep it at same power level) when playin music than using it as a powerbank to quickly add some "juce" to phone's battery. If you look at Charge's accu carpacity it is not much bigger than modern phone's (maybe 20-30% bigger) so do not expect any miracles, just a bit "help".
You can pair a flip 5 and charge 5 together in stereo mode, even though jbl says partyboost is only possible, unless they are the same speaker. Good sound off them individually but it's great in stereo mode.
@@Olm9 Its a two flip 5 in stereo smh. i guess you didn't get the point, he meant to say that you can't pair up 2 partyboost in stereo with different models like flip 5 and charge 5
@Paradise I guess you can't read smh. He literally says you CAN do stereo mode even though jbl says only partymode (NOT STEREO) is possible. Maybe learn to read before talking shit
We had a 1st gen Echo in our master bathroom for listening to music in the morning czcams.com/users/postUgkxABghAEkaIDGZfHRBH3D3rBrlraNmnC71 and while in the shower. I didn't realize how tinny and awful the sound output on the original Echo was until we replaced it with the Studio. It was a sonic upgrade far beyond what I was expecting. Just wow. I love it because it's like having speakers IN the shower. My friend likes it because the music is so loud that she can no longer hear me singing. So that's a win-win.
Looking to upgrade my Charge 3, one problem I had with the 3 was that I actually used to use the charging option to charge my phone or iPad and after a few months that seemed to quickly degrade the battery of the speaker itself, I then used the 1yr warranty to replace it and never used the replacement to charge anything again. After like 5 years it seems that one is now sort of blown. Does anyone know if the charge 5 can actually be used to charge things here and there without ruining the battery?
Something not a lot of people know, but when you get a new electronic device you're supposed to completely drain the battery before you try to charge it. Then when you charge it the first time it is especially important to leave it alone until it is fully charged, then completely drain again and charge up to 100% without any interferences. It is best to charge your devices this way to promote good battery health (or so I was told by someone who works in electronics). I understand life doesn't always allow for a full drain and charge, but when you first take it out of the box it's really important to do that **at least once**. And about the part where you said one speaker seems to be blown, my friend had a charge 3 and that happened to him as well as he had the speaker in his bag and one of the side speakers was vibrating against another object which caused the material to wear down, eventually blowing the speaker; perhaps that is just par for the course after 5 years though. But yes, you should be able to charge your devices no problem with the charge 5 if you don't overdo it by using it more as a battery than an actual speaker, and try to completely drain it before you charge it.
I have the Sony xb33.. how does the filp stand up to that one? 🤔 from what i understand the charge 5 is louder but its to big for me to mount it on my handlebars i think. Not longer but wider
I know this is an old video, but if you're using a mobile phone, you can simply use the graphic equaliser in your phones music player. Which will control all audio outputs.
The flip ive had for almost 2 years its great but the second ur in a large room or outside it leaves something to be wanted i just ordered the charge im thinking ill be fully satisfied this time around
It's me... I've bought this thing now and confirm all the positives of these reviews.... It's a really good product.. I stand it vertically to save space and it has a slight lean on it, and it does not materially block the downward facing sub. totally recommend.... Great review too.
I bought my older son the flip last year and I am impressed with the sound quality compared to my Bose!great for his active lifestyle.. this year I bought my younger son the Charge 5 for Christmas… more dynamic but again both are impressive… if you like to travel with your speaker, get the flip.. if you will be using in your home, get the charge
W mom
@Zae we get it u pay a lot of money for sub par products
@Zae I use AirPods as well, but for playing music at the beach, pool or at the park for a group, a quality Bluetooth speaker is essential
@@Chaztoomuch what speakers u recommend then mystery person?!
@Zae
Bought airpod pros. Overpriced af
Never again. Beats run the world
when i was a firefighter the charge 3 served us well, multiple falls from trucks and directed water and i still have it 6 years later
The last bluetooth speaker I had was the first Bose Soundlink and the market has boomed since then! These seem to be the most popular with a big bass and low price.
Excellent review ! Thank you
Thnak you for this review. It was very helpful in choosing which Bluetooth speaker to purchase. I currently have an older mode Bose (not Bluetooth) and I was just tired of always having to disconnect my phone from the speaker for texting.
I noticed that the JBL brand had very high reviews now it’s a matter of which JBL model. Definitely going for the charge as I will primarily use it at home (and just move from room to room).
I have the flip 5 and love it. Spends its days on the job site everyday with dust, abuse and temps reaching 100f, Still going strong after a year.
This is what I was wondering. I work at an aluminum manufacturing company and I run the saw, I’m afraid of the saw dust getting in it or not being able to hear it over the saw running. Is it worth it for me? Helpppp
How long is the battery life in real time with music blasted
I own them both
...concur with your review
The FlIP 5 is nice and gets you by. The Charge 5 delivers noticeably better quality sound for just a little more money. Spend the little extra $$, get the Charge 5
Thanks for sharing
I dunno, I heard louder from the charge but not necessarily better sound quality, I think the flip still sounds good through my earphones but is a good size and shape for work and play, it's obviously designed to fit anything a water bottle would fit in, I'm going get one thanks 👍
The flip 5 fits in your pocket, still holds 4 hours battery after 2 years, and I got mine for $70 on a black Friday. I would recommend it to anyone for it's quality.
thanks for the demo and info, have a great day
It’s unfortunate that a lot of manufacturesrs are getting away from including an input jack. You can use a Bluetooth adapter but the jack is still very convenient and it’s one less device hanging around.
Better sound quality too
it's called a Bluetooth speaker for a reason.
@@Marcelo-hf5xl literally
With the charge 5(i own one) you can transmit audio through the usb port by putting the speaker in service mode(doesnt damage speaker or reset it), you can do this by holding the bluetooth and play button until the speaker turns off. Than plug into computer (must have power source) and to get out of it hold it again but make sure its still plugged in and has power. p.s the buttons will be unusable in the mode even the power button. Search it up online
it's a *Bluetooth* speaker... there is no reason for an audio jack.
I bought both my charge 3s about 3 years ago, recently had the software update done on both. I'm good with what I got, especially because it has a 3.5 mm input auxiliary audio adapter. works perfectly with ByDiffer Bluetooth transmitter and Sony mzs1 mini disc player perfect. I'll either have my collections of alternative '90s music on a 5-hour disk or Lo-Fi hip hop, press play and enjoy working on the car or whatever hobby you guys have. Also I'm thinking about getting one of those little HD projectors so when I go camping up in Yosemite we can watch movies with the family and have a sound system that sounds good but that's not intrusive to other Campers or the wildlife. Plus music.
Had the flip 5 and now charge 5. Loving the charge. Use it at work and took to my family’s house. Everyone is amazed at the bass and how it sounds for a small speaker. The flip got me by too. Also used at work. . Just as good just not as hard hitting bass
Can you get me one?
Now go up to the xtreme and you’ll be amazed. Then go to the boombox and omg. Lol
Will the flip 5 and charge 5 pai4 with each other?
get the 110
@@adolfoariasboombox too overpriced either get a partybox110 or tribit stormbox blast
Thank You very much for this review Thanks to U i decided to buy Jbl charge 5 and I'm so happy. Have a great Christmas Greetings from Ireland.
I keep seeing videos showing the JBL Flip placed vertically, which I wouldn't do with a speaker having dual end mounted bass ports.
It's a passive radiator, so it shouldn't be a problem :)
That's why they call him Flip. By placing it vertically, the bass radiator is not completely blocked.
Thanks. Have we all stopped looking at a speaker's rating in RMS output wattage?
The only problem I have with the charge 5 was the way that they changed the JBL link between generations. You cant connect a charge 5 to a charge 4, not even through the JBL app. You could connect a 4 to any of the earlier versions, but this feature was lost on the five, and has kept me away from buying one. A few of my coworkers and I have charge 4s and will link them together to play music throughout the backroom of the store we work at and we were disappointed to learn that the charge 5 links in a completely different way.
Can you connect a Flip 5 to a Boombox 3?
Good review
And Very informative too
I personally like the fact that Flip 5 can easily be taken for a bike ride. It fits the usual bottle holder on MTB. Unfortunately, you can’t do the same with Charge 5.
Exactly, I go on trails but sadly my charge 5 does not fit on it
I got both ! The flip fits the ebike great and the charge is awesome! They even sound better partyboosted together
@@jimbo4203 The charge 5 should be mounted with a velcro and rubber mount on amazon
I would use the charge 5 for when I'm playing ball outside. I have a little bag I can take with me.
Id prefer earphones for mountainbiking
Great comparison! Thank you
Great video man. Thanks
Great review
How's the video sync on both? Local & CZcams
Good Evening . I am between 4 speakers and I would like your opinion which is the best. I am between Soundcore motion +, jbl flip 5, jbl charge 5 and Huawei Sound Joy 30W. Would you rather say that it is better than these?
Hey im watching this video because I got a flip 5 for Christmas. I've had it like 3 months now and I'm noticing hissing noices coming from the driver. Does this always happen? And does it have this same issue with the charge 5?
Heard the test through my Razer Nari headset and for sure am picking Charge, very noticeable difference
is there any way to switch off the microphone function on the charge once its connected via bluetooth? it’s annoying to realize when voice texts i sebt or audio notes i recorded are unusable because the mic of the jbl charge was on . or do i always have to remember that my speaker is connected before i can do any recordings. i think this needs a software update
Thank you for the review I have made my decision!
cool, interesting and super professional good quality video!
You mentioned that there is no equalizer however if you download the JBL app onto your smartphone there is a three channel EQ available. I own 2 Charge 5's and must say they sound great in stereo controlled by the app.
If I have a flip 5 now, but get a charge 5 later will the 2 speakers connect together like 2 flips would? Or do I need to stay with a flip?
Im thinking of the flip 5 because I like to blast music when riding my motorcycle and bicycle. But a Charge 5 would be better on my motorcycle.
I have JBL FLIP 5, but my problem it cannot charge now.. what is the proper way to turn it ON??.. thanks!
I have two charge 5 and two Flip 5 i connect all 4 together wow the sound is just stupid loud best way to put it
Does your jbl charge 5 audio crack sometimes after the new firmware update?
10:30 - Not sure when it was, but the JBL Portable app supports both speakers! With it you can tune the equalizer (albeit only having three sliders for Bass, Mids, and Treble). On the other hand, especially with Spotify, you can easily tune the equalizer there instead. But I can expect people who prefer a general sound that applies not only to Spotify (myself included) so the app is our best bet.
I walk and hike a lot. I had a previous - rather knockoff - speaker that was as big as the Charge 5 and man, I ended up carrying it on my side like a book as the weight was making my wrists sore. Hopefully with the Flip 5 and can happily hold the speakers all the time without the heavy feeling (but still getting that amazing sound). Thank you for the review!
Edit: I ended up getting the Charge 5 instead, but it's not as heavy as I imagined! It's still hefty, yep, but it feels really sturdy and premium. i like that.
Yep get the Charge 5 get the equalizer and do the upgrade. It Rocks! Best speaker
Still happy with my 2 charge 3's in party mode with original boombox. I'm reluctant to upgrade, as JBL are very astute in only allowing certain models to be 'Paired' I think they're in cahoots with apple. 😬
Charge 5 is easily an apgrade from the charge 4. No question.
Also way more powerful than flip 5.
Flip 6 will be out soon and will look just like the charge 5...that's the one I'll be picking up to keep on my ebike 👍
It’s out now
@@rep3e4 Its coming next month to the USA.
@@rep3e4 not until December 6 in USA
Which would be a better solution for using in my Truck? My truck is 16 years old and all the speakers are failing. Don't want to go through and update sound system for an old vehicle and figured a Bluetooth would be a simple solution.
The charge 5 comes really close to the boombox family and i truely like it! I was considering getting the flip 5 but is there is such a big sound quality difference i stick to my charge 5.
My Flip 5 got nicked... was going to get the Flip 6 but just replaced it with the Charge 5 right after they enabled EQ on the app for it... loving it... went Red
Great, I also went a Red Charge 5
I got a charge 5 in red too and loving it. The equaliser app update is perfect and intuitive. Aux-in would be good but not essential and 360 sound would make it a class winner. Otherwise it's a fantastic speaker. Loud, punchy base and good clarity especially with the app update. Got a prime day bargain at £134 defo a steal steal
If I use an equalizer on my phone to adjust the music, will you hear the difference in the speaker?
You are supoosed to adjust Bass and Treble on the media player EQ!!!Anyways,Xiaomi has a shortcut,pressing 2 buttons at same time we can add more Bass or remove it,besides the media player EQ :p
own 1 of each. both have perks. I like the Charge 5 (I also have a charge 4, which I use more and, like better) when I'm traveling or, going to a location I'm not moving around a lot. I like the flip 5 when I'm hiking, biking, and so on. it's just lighter and more portable.
Why do you like the charge 4 better than charge 5?
Thank you for your video. Are any of these speakers capable of being mounted to a motorcycle handlebar?
About 2 1/2 years ago l bought a pair of charger 3's and they were great when paired together to ger that stereo effect. Sound was great however after about a year of use, they both started to develop that background static problem that l later learnt wasn't uncommon with (some of them)
l often use to drive them full tilt so...oh well.
Not being put off the JBL brand l pounced on a pair of Partybox 300s not long after they were available in store here. Absolutely no regrets there ( in spite of their much larger bulk and weight. (Yes they also pump out great base and volume and on occasion have thrown 1 into the car to use at beach BBQ 's much to the delight of strangers who were also using the BBQ kiosk. (Even better when l've disconnected mine and let them connect up their personal playlists via bluetooth)
I bought a Charge 5 a few months ago which l mostly keep on the bedside table and it's really great if l need to listen to music at a more ambient temperature while in bed.
I'm not an expert on home stereo or sound systems.
My daily headphones are Bose 700s and our actual main sound set up in the lounge is a Sony Shake 77 bought back in the day when l thought BASE was on a par with sliced bread.
Bad purchase! Too much base and things kept falling of shelves and walls when that "thing" was cranked up loud. (Understandably the neighbors would get pissed off and call or nock on the door)
JBL Charges 5s are excellent and PartyBox 300s in tandem beat the hell out of the other "thing".
Nice review
Cheers.
Has the charge 5 developed the hiss?
I have the Charge 3 when they first came out. It still works. I just purchased the Charge 5 from Amazon. It should arrive this Tuesday. I hope I like the upgrade.
Ok soo i have flip 5 and im doing bass tests with it but also listen to music soo is it worth it to upgrade to charge 5?
are the flip 5 suppose to be only used standing up for best sound?
I have jbl flip 5 extreme 2 and charge 2 plus they are all amazing and excellent sound 👏👏👏
I bought Flip 4 day before yesterday i ordered it online through Amazon but i didn't like the sound system that much , like one of my friend had got flip 4 a year ago and after seeing his speaker i bought Flip 4 but i don't think that the new flip4 is as like the old one . I can see a huge difference on it
Hi, I have 2 jbl flip 5 that I always use in stereo mode. Love the bass and the sound quality, but I'm thinking of upgrading them to a higher jbl speaker. Would you recomend selling them to buy the charge 5? Or it is a bad idea? Which speaker would you recommend? I want a louder speaker with an even better bass than the flip or equal bass but louder
I am sure someone has mentioned this already.
The JBL App has an equalizer, very simple, low, mid treblle, with +/-1 and +/- 2 Stops on each. I found +1 on the Bass was the most natural. Less sure on +1 stop on the treble. The stops are small.
Does the Charge 5 sync well enough to be used as a makeshift soundbar for watching TV??
You will have a lot of latency, in other words the mouth of a person will not sync up with the words they are saying
@@MrSassle copy that
Could Charge 5 play music from USB flash memory stick?
I noticed a high beep when charing the charge 5, am I the only one or is this normal?
At the store, I tried the SONY mini-speaker with extra bass and RGB lights (of the same size as the Charge5), but the sound became horrid when I tried some metal on it (truly horrid... But for bass-y electronic music, it was pretty nice). The Charge5 sounded very nice for both metal and electronic musics (like Tonebox).
Since the store I bought it at was pretty closing when I bought it, I didn't have time to check the Flip.
I didn't notice that the Charge was also actually mainly aimed at also charging a phone.
I was disappointed that there was any aux port.
I was mainly buying it for work to plug it on my PC when I work in the weekends (I wonder if an aux input can be modded in.... Or I could use a Bluetooth adaptor to connect on the PC. It may not be a 5.0 Bluetooth, but it should work enough).
... The sound's great! But an aux would have really completed it.
I don't care about the phone charging option, I keep my phone pretty charged at all time. The large battery is surely used as a power supply for the amp used for the speakers.
METAL FOREVER brother 👍😎👍
Will it fit on a bicycle water bottle cage just like flip 5?
Which one is better to be installed on a jet ski?
Does anyone know if charge 5JBL speaker.. charger exist ?
Bro charge 5 and extreme 2 sound comparison please reply
Great reviews but you guys need to equalise the volume on both to get a like for like comparison. The louder one will always sound better.
Had flip4 great speaker battery replaced at 1 year. Flip 5 lasted 2 months,replaced battery, wasn't the battery, it was the short cord from volume+ - to the motherboard. After reconnecting several times, it's worn out and needs replaced or (my favorite), sold for parts.
Best Bluetooth speakers IV ever owned I spent around 500 dollars for the set but worth every penny just saying
Was thinking of buying charge 5, but if the 3.5mm auxiliary input is remove thats a minus for. With mu charge 4 im using the speaker to amplify the sound from an old tv that im using
Charge 5 has now an EQ on the app and the price is almost the same as the flip now when on sale.
The charge 5 looks amazing but at its price would u say it's a better value than the boombox 5 which is almost 3x more.
I have a flip 5 and love it for personal speaker, background music or outside in the yard. It’s great! However I purchased it for having on the boat too. The volume does fade when the outboard is running at even 10 mph. Does anyone know if the charge 5 would stand out enough while running an outboard?
I have Flip 4.
Just got Charge 5 - It's so damn powerful for the size.
No idea how loud your boat is but it's a pretty significant difference IMO.
At about 60% volume it's about the same loudness as the Flip at 100% volume, but with stronger bass & fuller sound, then gets way louder from there.
For this u should have the xtreme 3 or better the boombox 2
@@Rezmeplx hi man i have also jbl flip 4 and i want to buy the charge 5
Tell me about loudness and bass diff pls??
@@kingokingos3746
Bass is much stronger, goes much louder, sounds really good even at high volumes 👍 No comparison between them really.
My flip 4 was crackling after about 1-2years of use, got charge 5 and now would never go back to flip.
@@Rezmeplx goood.thanx for your response bro.i cannot wait anymore to get the charge 5 very soon
Excellent review packed with loads of useful information on these current products and their predecessors. Well done 👍
I think the mass / portability is the only telling argument for the Flip. The refurb Charge 5 I just bought for 85 pounds sterling on Amazon will be used at home, though, so that’s that.
Why was the flip 5 stood up on its side for the sound test and not sat like the charge 5??
Watching this review with my Charge 5
One important thing - that 20 hours of Charge 5 is at 50% power. At full power battery lasts between 10 and 11 hours. Probably (cos i do not tested that) Flip's 5 endurance will at similar ratios. Moreover, you can recharge mobile using Charge 5 but it is quite weak power (low amp count) so do not expect anything big. It is rather to support your phone (keep it at same power level) when playin music than using it as a powerbank to quickly add some "juce" to phone's battery. If you look at Charge's accu carpacity it is not much bigger than modern phone's (maybe 20-30% bigger) so do not expect any miracles, just a bit "help".
who listens at full volume
I have both and paired together sound amazing.
You can pair a flip 5 and charge 5 together in stereo mode, even though jbl says partyboost is only possible, unless they are the same speaker. Good sound off them individually but it's great in stereo mode.
how you do that then
@@bram324
Works perfectly fine for me. And it sounds very well!
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@@Olm9 Its a two flip 5 in stereo smh. i guess you didn't get the point, he meant to say that you can't pair up 2 partyboost in stereo with different models like flip 5 and charge 5
@Paradise I guess you can't read smh. He literally says you CAN do stereo mode even though jbl says only partymode (NOT STEREO) is possible. Maybe learn to read before talking shit
The sound comparison has the flip standing upright while the charge was on its side. This might favor the charge.
So you test one on its side and the other standing up??
You said neither is very clear for vocals. So could you please specify which other speaker you would recommend for audiobooks? 10x
Better to get the go3.... Especially if ur looking for just audio book sound
We had a 1st gen Echo in our master bathroom for listening to music in the morning czcams.com/users/postUgkxABghAEkaIDGZfHRBH3D3rBrlraNmnC71 and while in the shower. I didn't realize how tinny and awful the sound output on the original Echo was until we replaced it with the Studio. It was a sonic upgrade far beyond what I was expecting. Just wow. I love it because it's like having speakers IN the shower. My friend likes it because the music is so loud that she can no longer hear me singing. So that's a win-win.
The flip has no tweeters just the race track driver mono speaker
why do you have one on end and the other laying down?
Looking to upgrade my Charge 3, one problem I had with the 3 was that I actually used to use the charging option to charge my phone or iPad and after a few months that seemed to quickly degrade the battery of the speaker itself, I then used the 1yr warranty to replace it and never used the replacement to charge anything again. After like 5 years it seems that one is now sort of blown. Does anyone know if the charge 5 can actually be used to charge things here and there without ruining the battery?
Something not a lot of people know, but when you get a new electronic device you're supposed to completely drain the battery before you try to charge it. Then when you charge it the first time it is especially important to leave it alone until it is fully charged, then completely drain again and charge up to 100% without any interferences. It is best to charge your devices this way to promote good battery health (or so I was told by someone who works in electronics). I understand life doesn't always allow for a full drain and charge, but when you first take it out of the box it's really important to do that **at least once**. And about the part where you said one speaker seems to be blown, my friend had a charge 3 and that happened to him as well as he had the speaker in his bag and one of the side speakers was vibrating against another object which caused the material to wear down, eventually blowing the speaker; perhaps that is just par for the course after 5 years though. But yes, you should be able to charge your devices no problem with the charge 5 if you don't overdo it by using it more as a battery than an actual speaker, and try to completely drain it before you charge it.
@Cobalt_Soul do a quick Google search to find out why you DONT need to activate batteries anymore
Aren't both of these able to connect to JBL portable app to alter the eq?
I have the Sony xb33.. how does the filp stand up to that one? 🤔 from what i understand the charge 5 is louder but its to big for me to mount it on my handlebars i think. Not longer but wider
charge 5 or the Bose flex ?? cheers from Canada
Anyone know of any portable waterproof speaker with Google assistant built in, avaible in the UK?
JBL link 10 or link 20
how much flip 5, ang charge 5, were is the latest
I know this is an old video, but if you're using a mobile phone, you can simply use the graphic equaliser in your phones music player. Which will control all audio outputs.
two flip 5 or one charge 5 , what to prefer
The flip ive had for almost 2 years its great but the second ur in a large room or outside it leaves something to be wanted i just ordered the charge im thinking ill be fully satisfied this time around
Oh higher volume level Flip 5 becomes thin sounding . In mid level is nice deep and clear
5:13 thats pretty cool i dint know that, i thought if you set it up that way it would fall over
Can the jbl charge 5 , charge itself and play music at the same time
After year of thinking i went for the Tomorrowland edition awesome
I seemed to hear more distortion from the charge.. through the recording not sure in.person
Can the Charge 5 be stood up in a portrait orientation to save desk space?
Yeah, it can, with a small caveat that you will be blocking one of the passive subs.
It's me... I've bought this thing now and confirm all the positives of these reviews.... It's a really good product.. I stand it vertically to save space and it has a slight lean on it, and it does not materially block the downward facing sub. totally recommend.... Great review too.
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Will flip 6 connect to charge 5?
As per my experience flip 5 sounds good than charge 4 in sound quality when comparing live connecting from same smartphone
Indeed but the 4 has a little more bass i think
Damn had to Shazam that 3rd song tho no lie