JBL Flip Essential

You can see the differences between the features and specifications of the FLIP 5 and FLIP Essential below:
Features

Features	Flip 5	Flip Essential
IPX7 Waterproof	Yes	Yes
Aux Input	No	Yes
Auto Power Off	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Speakerphone	No	No
Voice Assistant Integration	No	No
Charging Cable	Yes	Yes
USB-C Charging	Yes	No
Micro USB Charging	No	Yes
PartyBoost Connectivity	Yes	No
JBL Portable App Compatibility	Yes	No
Social Mode	Yes	No
Racetrack Shaped Driver	Yes	No
Available Colours	11	1

*As the FLIP Essential is not compatible with the JBL Portable app:
It is not possible to connect multiple speakers, rename the speaker or turn off audio feedback sounds (for on/off/bluetooth pairing/connected).
If you require these functions, we recommend the Flip 5.

Specifications

Specifications	Flip 5	Flip Essential
Music Playing Time (Hours)	12	10
Output Power (W)	20W RMS	2 x 8W RMS
Battery Capacity (mAh)	4800	3000
Charging Time (Hours)	2.5	3.5
Dimensions (cm)	18.1 x 6.9 x 7.4	16.9 x 6.4 x 6.4
Dimensions (in)	7.1 x 2.7 x 2.9	6.7 x 2.5 x 2.5
Weight (kgs)	0.54	0.47
Weight (lbs)	1.19	1.0

Both speakers offer lots of features and excellent sound. FLIP Essential is cheaper than FLIP 5. It all comes down to what type of features you prefer, such as a long-lasting battery or maybe an affordable price for a good companion!

No matter which product you choose, you won't be disappointed with JBL Legendary sound signature and features!

Still in doubt?
Ask our specialist for more information and feedback.

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.

If you encounter issues using the speaker with your phone or tablet, or you want to remove all previous Bluetooth pairings from the speaker, it may be necessary to 'factory reset' the speaker.

How to reset
First, remove or forget the speaker from the list of paired Bluetooth devices in the settings of the phone or tablet.
Then, with the speaker powered on, press and hold the Volume + and Play buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until the unit turns off.
The speaker has now been restored to factory default settings. 

This product does not feature speakerphone or voice assistant functionality as it does not have a microphone.

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.

You will need to dry the charging port completely before plugging in power for charging.
 

• Always have clear line of sight between your Bluetooth device (speaker, headphones etc.) and source device (Smartphone/tablet/PC etc). Be aware of obstacles in front of your devices.

• Try to shutdown other products that have Bluetooth, but are not being used. They are often the reason for interference even though they are not being used.

• Do not stand too close to your Wi-Fi router since a Wi-Fi signal is stronger and in many cases will "overlap" the connection.

• Be aware of walls around you. Concrete and brick walls will often interrupt the signal, as it cannot pass through such thick walls.

• Bluetooth signals cannot travel through water, which includes the human body. Make sure with wireless headphones to keep your source device and the receiver on the same side of your body.

• Open spaces such as parks can cause issues for your devices, as open air is "bad" for any Bluetooth signal if it cannot reflect from objects around you.