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JBL Flip Essential

JBL Flip Essential

Portable Bluetooth® speaker

Sold from 2019 until 2022

Successor Product: JBL Flip Essential 2

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Product Specifications

Output power (W)
2 x 8 W RMS
Dimensions (cm)
6.4 x 16.9 x 6.4
Dimensions (in)
2.5 x 6.7 x 2.5
Weight (kgs)
0.47
Weight (lbs)
1.0
Bluetooth version
4.1
Battery capacity (mAh)
3,000
Charging time (hrs)
3.5
Maximum music playing time (hrs)
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Charging cable
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Wireless
Yes

All purpose, all weather companion.

Enjoy surprisingly powerful, room-filling stereo sound with the JBL Flip Essential ultra-compact portable Bluetooth speaker. Powered by a rechargeable 3000mAh Li-ion battery, it delivers up to 10 hours of non-stop, high-quality playtime. The exterior is IPX7 rated, featuring a waterproof design with durable fabric. From tabletop to poolside, from sunny mornings to rainy nights, the Flip Essential is your ultimate all-purpose, all-weather companion.

Wirelessly stream high-quality, room-filling sound from your smartphone or tablet.
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery supports up to 10 hours of playtime.
Take the Flip Essential to the beach or the pool without worrying about spills or even submersion in water.
The durable fabric material and rugged rubber housing allows your speaker to outlast all of your adventures.
Dual external passive radiators deliver powerful, ear catching JBL sound that resonates loud and clear, allowing you to hear the bass, feel the bass, and see the bass.

FAQs & How-Tos

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  • Pairing issues with a Computer or PC
    In most cases when a Computer/PC/Laptop has issues connecting to a Bluetooth device (Portable speaker, Headphones, Active speakers), it's caused by your Computer/PC/Laptop's Bluetooth driver (software).

    The driver (software) should support the following Bluetooth protocols, to be able to play music/sound from your Computer/PC/Laptop:

    • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) driver for your Computer/PC/Headphones to transfer music.

    • AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) driver to send skip/forward/pause/play music to your device

    Always get the latest driver version available for your Computer/PC/Laptop.

    To download the correct driver (software), visit the manufacturer's website of your Computer/PC/Laptop. They usually have a "Support/Download" section where you can find the correct driver. Otherwise, we advise you to contact their support.

    The standard drivers provided by Microsoft/Windows system are not correct and will result in error messages (such as having to enter a PIN code), or pairing will not work.
  • Waterproof Information (IPX7)

    This unit is IPX7 rated, which means that you can submerge the unit in water as deep as 3 feet (1 meter) for up to 30 minutes.

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