Connectivity has never been easier! Being a portable speaker, JBL Flip Essential can be used wherever you have a Bluetooth connection since Bluetooth is its main connectivity. It works with the latest 4.1 Bluetooth version, and it can work great in a range of 30 meters. With its lightweight design, IPX7 waterproofing and loud volume – JBL Flip Essential 2 meets your listening needs both indoors and outdoors (bedroom, park, camping). JBL Flip Essential 2 specs and features: The soundstage of JBL Flip Essential 2 is very wide. After I played music in indoor area of 20 square meters, at a normal volume, the sound from the speaker filled the entire room, and the presencing was excellent.

Based on the Bluetooth connection, this speaker can be connected or paired with any type of device that uses the same connectivity. By the way, you shouldn’t worry at all about the connectivity part since it works with any interruption. JBL Flip Essential 2 speaker can be erected. The frame of the speaker is equipped with a power button, battery indicator light, waterproof cover (USB-C charging port) and lanyard.

JBL Flip Essential

IPX7 also means that you can use the speaker in dusty conditions, without worrying about damaging it. Mobile App I mentioned above that it is made of very strong material and that’s basically related to the durability of this speaker. JBL Flip Essential is very durable, and it can be used wherever and whenever you want, both indoors and outdoors. A specialty that this speaker brings is without doubt the waterproofness feature.

The price difference between the original Flip 5, with all of its neat additional features, and this “Essential” model isn’t worth losing out on those added extras. Think about what you’ll need in terms of functionality down the line before deciding which one would be best suited for you right now. What Buyers Say About JBL Flip Essential? However, in a direct comparison, you can easily tell that the Flip 5 is the more advanced speaker since its sound is larger with deeper lows and stronger bass. The Flip 5 offers a lot more features than the Essential and is priced slightly a little bit more. You might want to buy it as an investment for your future needs! It has the same IPX7 water protection found in Flip 5, which we will talk about more in detail below. We think the idea was great to keep the essential strengths of the Flip line-up and leave out the extra functionalities to reduce the price.

Just like with the other Flip models, you can attach a wire loop to your Flip Essential, which allows you to carry the speaker conveniently with one hand. When it comes to the design overall speaking, this speaker has a very minimalist design, and it comes in a grey color. On the front part, at the center, you can notice the JBL logo. Can I use JBL Flip Wherever and Whenever? – Durability and Resistance JBL has been a huge innovator in the world of headphones, and their newest model is no exception. The JB Flip Essential does away with some features from previous models while remaining affordable for all customers to enjoy! In terms of size, the Flip 5 is the largest one, while the Flip 4 is slightly smaller and the Essential is the smallest device. The JBL Connect app is available to tailor your Flip essentials speaker. The software only allows for limited functionality due to the speakers’ limitations, but you can use it to modify the name of the speaker and update its firmware, as well as monitor how much battery life remains at any time so that you never run out of battery unexpectedly! Sound Performance

The device supports the Bluetooth 4.1 protocol allowing for around 30 meters of connectivity range. As you have been able to read above, I tried to mention some of the most important things that this amazing speaker owns. Also, it is worth mentioning again that it has many features and all of them make this speaker amazing while in use. Most speakers use very powerful battery types as a general feature, and JBL Flip Essential isn’t any kind of exception. It works with a lithium-ion polymer battery that works at 3.7V and 3000mAh.The app can be used to modify the speaker's name and update the firmware as well as to monitor the charge level. Connectivity, Bluetooth range

The Flip doesn't quite manage to throw the sound outside of its physical dimensions in quite the same was as the Anker Soundcore 3 does, but the balance of frequencies it produces was richer and more finessed than the speaker's tiny dimensions might suggest. There are the new Flip 5 and the Essential on the market, however, in many stores even the older model the Flip 4 is available. The Flip Essential has a similar sound profile as the other Flip models and on the whole, it has a nice balanced sound without significant distortions, which is good to listen to. Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns enjoying JBL Original Pro sound. The JBL Flip 5 is the better Bluetooth speaker between these two. The sound quality of this product, including its bass and treble response, makes it superior to other speakers in both price range and technical specs. ConclusionBeing a portable speaker, the JBL Flip Essential is a small speaker that measures only 2.5 x 2.5 x 6.7 inches. Its weight on the other hand is 1.04 pounds, as it is again a reason why this speaker is a portable one. It stands nicely vertical on a table but I like that it fits in your hand and grab it, if your going from room to room. It will even fit in the cup holder of your car. I have the Bose Color Link which is more money, shorter battery life and clunky to carry so the JBL design is more to my liking. JBL has several models and builds and they all have a similar sound quality of above average. I recommend this over the Bose. Hope this helps. Recharge time goes from dead to full charge in 2.5 hours, which is respectable. A USB-C charging cable is provided but you'll need a wall charger. JBL Flip 6 review: Verdict JBL Flip Essential offers great 10 hours of playtime whereas the JBL Flip 5 offers 12 hours. It seems like the winner is again Flip 5 providing 2 more hours of battery life, but Flip Essential has 2 USB ports. The Flip Essential copies the design of Flip 3 and 4, featuring dual 40mm speakers of the Flip 4 and the round shape on the edges and older Bluetooth standard of Flip 3.