JBL Charge 5 vs JBL Flip 5

In this video I'll compare the JBL Charge 5 to the JBL Flip 5 to help you figure out which JBL Bluetooth speaker is the best fit for you. Specifically I'll walk through looking at build and form factor, button access and features, power and ports, a sound comparison and some additional considerations before giving my final thoughts and recommendation. (affiliate) JBL Charge 5: https://amzn.to/3sBhDHW (affiliate) JBL Flip 5: https://amzn.to/2P1mFQb (affiliate) JBL Charge 4: https://amzn.to/3svpx5w (affiliate) Ultimate Ears Boom 3: https://amzn.to/3318huu Timestamps: Introduction: 0:00 Build and Form Factor: 0:39 Button Access: 4:24 Sound Comparison: 5:57 Power and Ports: 9:31 Additional Considerations: 11:26 My Recommendation: 12:33 Conclusion: 13:28 Support this channel by becoming a member: /channel/UCBbDWMccTJCL0WmbMHNLZIw/join Video Transcript: First let's look at the build and form factor of each device. The JBL Charge 5 is roughly twice the size as the JBL Flip 5. The Charge 5 checks in at 8.7-inches wide, 3.7-inches tall, and 3.7-inches deep, and weighs a little over two pounds. Alternatively, the Flip 5 measures in at 7.1-inches wide, 2.7-inches tall, and 2.9-inches deep, and weighs almost two pounds. One thing the Flip 5 does have that the Charge 5 doesn't is a small strap that makes it easy to hang onto things. So if pure portability is what you're after, the JBL Flip 5 is more compact and is going to fit easily in more places, and has the handy strap. It's not that you can't carry the Charge 5 around, as it can easily fit into backpacks and luggage cases, but the Flip 5 is just smaller. Both the JBL Charge 5 and the JBL Flip 5 are wrapped in the wire mesh that's a staple of the JBL portable Bluetooth speaker lineup. The wire mesh covering doesn't just look good, but it's tough and does a great job of protecting your speaker from damage. The material the end caps are made of are slightly different on each Bluetooth speaker. On the JBL Flip 5 the end caps feel more like they are made of plastic; they are very solid and there isn't any give. Alternatively, the end caps on the JBL Charge 5 have much more of a rubbery feel to them, and as a result they have more give. Both feel like they will hold up well over time, but the Flip 5 feels like it's more likely to break if dropped enough or from a high enough distance. The end caps on both speakers are also designed in such a way that when you stand either JBL speaker on their side they don't stand perfectly straight like older versions of each speaker, and there is a little lean to them. This isn't a deal breaker, but it's just an observation for anyone who plans on standing their speaker on its edge. The external passive radiators on the JBL Charge 5 feel sturdier and like they are made of slightly better material than those on the JBL Flip 5. And one minor aesthetic note. While the JBL exclamation logo that sits on the external passive radiators isn't indented on the Flip 4, it does stick out roughly an eighth of an inch on the JBL Charge 5. It doesn't affect the overall performance of the speaker, but it's in line with the massive JBL logo plastered across the front of the speaker. In past years, and as you can see on the Flip, 4 JBL's brand isn't in your face. With the Charge 5 it's pretty clear that JBL wants people 100 feet away to know that you've got a JBL speaker. The stand is another area where the devices are very different. The Flip 5 doesn't really have a stand and is designed to rest on a plastic bar that runs across the back of the speaker. Alternatively the Charge 5 features ridged rubber lines that run diagonal across the bottom center section that serve as the stand. It's not a huge deal, but I did find it to make the Charge 5 a little less stable and more subject to being knocked over. Check out more in the video! DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This help support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!

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