JBL Flip Portable Bluetooth Stereo Speaker - Black

A small speaker that makes a big impression.

Combining value and outsize performance, the JBL Flip speaker is hard to beat. With vibrant sound, enhanced bass, Bluetooth streaming, and a rechargeable battery, it's the ultimate take-anywhere speaker. Use it to make hands-free calls from your iPhone or converse via FaceTime with its built-in mic, or simply to enjoy great sound.
  • Stream stereo music wirelessly via Bluetooth
  • Room-filling audio with great bass
  • Plays for up to five hours using a built-in battery
  • Take calls using the built-in mic and call-answer button
  • Carrying pouch protects and stores
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Features

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Wirelessly share the music on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod at parties, get-togethers, at the beach, or in the office.

Bluetooth technology

The JBL Flip portable speaker streams stereo music wirelessly from any Bluetooth-equipped iPad, iPhone, iPod, or other device.

Built-in bass port

Some portable speakers struggle to produce bass, but not JBL FLIP. Using a built-in bass port, the speakers generate big bass that's superior to comparable portable products.

Digital signal processing

The JBL Flip employs digital signal processing to generate room-filling audio with great bass from a compact speaker.

Built-in microphone and call-answer button

Not all of the sounds from the JBL Flip come from your music. There's a microphone and a call-answer button so you can answer phone calls from the speaker.

Five-hour, Li-ion rechargeable battery

The built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery provides up to five hours of playback time. You can easily recharge the battery using the adapter, which saves you battery hassles and money.

Versatile, portable design

The JBL Flip stereo speaker plays from either a vertical or horizontal position, so you can place it in a variety of locations. And it fits easily into a backpack, so you can take it from one place to the next.

LED indicator

A clearly visible LED lets you know when the built-in battery needs to be recharged, as well as when the JBL Flip is in Bluetooth listening or pairing mode.

Highlights

  • Bluetooth technology for wireless music streaming
  • Bass port for impressive, impactful sound
  • Hear only the best sound via FLIP's digital signal processing
  • Take calls using the speaker's built-in microphone and call-answer button
  • Enjoy music for up to five hours with the powerful rechargeable battery
  • Adjust volume from your streaming device for ultimate convenience

Did You Notice?

While streaming music, you can take calls, hang up, and then return to the music uninterrupted.

Technical Specs

General

  • Other Features: Bluetooth
  • Music Profile: Classical & Jazz,Hip Hop / R&B / Rap,Pop / Rock / Alternative / Country
  • Usage: Portable

Power

  • Power Source: AC,Battery Power
  • Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion

Driver

  • Frequency Response: 150Hz-20kHz
  • Speaker Configurations: Stereo
  • Drivers: Two

Dimension

  • Weight: 0.77 lb./0.35 kg
  • Height: 6.31 in./16 cm
  • Width: 2.44 in./6.2 cm
  • Length: 2.44 in./6.2 cm

Compatibility

  • iPhone 5

  • iPhone 4S

  • iPhone 4

  • iPhone 3GS

  • iPod touch
    5th generation

  • iPod touch
    4th generation

  • iPod touch
    3rd generation

  • iPod touch
    2nd generation

  • iPod nano
    7th generation

  • iPad
    1st generation

  • iPad 2
    2nd generation

  • iPad
    3rd generation

  • iPad
    4th generation

  • iPad mini

What's in the Box?

  • JBL Flip stereo speaker with Bluetooth technology
  • AC adapter
  • Neoprene carrying pouch
  • Quick start guide

Manufacturer Information

Warranty

  • Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
  • Warranty: One year

Part Number

  • UPC or EAN No.: 050036315388
  • Mfr. Part Number: JBLFLIPBLKAM
 

Ratings & Reviews

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Brilliant Speaker with essential feature missing (for me and maybe others)

    • Written by from New York

    I read glowing reviews of this online, and I have to say the sound lives up to them. I can't believe this thing can fill my room with clear, non-distorted sound.

    The problem - this is a portable speaker, you're meant to take it on the road. The battery life is middling (5 hours stated, nowhere near it) and that would be fine except there's no USB port to charge it with. So, every time you need to charge, it's old-school mains adapter time. I don't want to carry an extra mains adapter in an age where everything except my macbook charges off USB. Every other Bluetooth speaker I've seen has a mini USB charging port, and I'm certain the second version of this will.

    I'm taking it back, but if this doesn't bother you, it's an amazing sound, easy pairing and great design     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Don't be put off...

    • Written by from New York

    ...by the lack of a decent product photo. It tells you nothing about this little gem. I was in the Apple Store recently listening to another small speaker for my iPad and discussing its sound quality with another potential buyer. Meanwhile, an Apple salesperson was fiddling around with the bluetooth setup of this speaker and his iPhone. When the sound came through the JBL, the other customer and I were very pleasantly surprised. Wow! Crisp, and deep sound that took command of the open environment. Think of what it would sound like in my space. We both bought one. I dig it so much, I'm buying another as a X-mas present. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    kills the jambox

    • Written by from Kansas City

    this speaker is the best of the small bluetooth speaker,bar none. i think i know audio and i have done alot of research. granted its not my macintoch/thorens/jbl or the klipsch 5 way on my computer, but i wanted something portable with no distortion. i hate distortion!!!!!!!! i own a jambox, what a disappointment!!! THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE JAMBOX. SO IF YOU WANT GOOD SOUND IN A SMALL PACKAGE, TRY THIS ONE I KNOW YOU WILL AGREE. $99. CHEAPER THAN THE BEST PRICE ON A JAMBOX …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Crazy Loud

    • Written by from Clairington

    This little Speaker has crazy loud clear sound its the best portable speaker under $100.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    JBL FLIP = Clear sound, deep bass at a really small price!

    • Written by from POINTE-AUX-TREMBLES

    I went originally to the apple store to buy either a Jambox or a JBL MICRO. But I ended buying a JBL Flip. The sales person at the store said that this product should do the work as good as a jambox (which is more expensive) and hundred times better than a JBL Micro ($40 less). So, I've decided to trust him and give it a try!! As soon as the pairing was made with my mac and the music started, I knew I bought an incredible product! And there's also a Mic to answer calls that works great! I saw some reviews that said that the Bluetooth wasn't working properly with an obstruction between the phone and the speaker. So, I went I'm my garage to test it, I placed my phone behind a 2 inch metal plate at 20 feet away from the speaker and the sound was still perfect! I highly recommend it to someone who want to buy a good portable speaker with big sound and deep bass at around $100-150. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    LOVE THIS LIL SPEAKER!!!!

    • Written by from Trumbull

    I was looking & looking to get a speaker.... Took me a moth to drop the $$$ due to the reviews. So I said for only $100 why not! Since I can't stop listening to the music!!! JBL really out did themselves with such a small compact bluetooth speaker. Granted some of the other speakers out there you spend more money for you'll have better quality, but for $100 (actually $99.99) this lil speakers are more then loud enough ti listen to music either on your iPhone/ iPad/ MAC etc... Also I listen to EVERY genre and love and they handle all music with no issue. …More

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  • Is it compatible with the ipod nano 6th generation? Thank you!
    • Asked by Viviane J from Laval
    • Mar 27, 2013

    1 Answer

  • Will this product be compatible with the Macbook pro/ Macbook air?
    • Asked by Jennifer S from Coquitlam
    • Dec 4, 2012

    4 Answers

    Best Answer

    I just bought the JBL FLIP with a goal of pairing with my iphone and macbook pro.
    However the iphone paired easily but the macbook pro would not, the wheel kept spinning looking for a device. I finally gave up and decided to head back to the Apple store. First I went to my barber for a haircut and was discussing the pairing problem. He had a bluetooth device (not JBL)and the instructions said the hold down the on/off switch until you see the pairing take place. I went home and tried this and it worked. I can now pair to my iphone and macbook pro. I have to say that the instructions for the JBL are horrible. Shame on them. So to pair just click on the bluetooth inon on the top bar then click on "Set up Bluetooth device" - Now turn on the JBL and hold the power button down until you see the message on the laptop that the JBL FLIP is paired. Now enjoy the sound from the JBL. Hope this helps. And thanks to my barber :) …More

    • Answered by Ed N from Carmel
    • Jan 14, 2013
  • Can the JBL Flip charge my iphone 5?
    • Asked by Gregory L from Kirkland
    • Feb 3, 2013

    2 Answers

    Answer

    No.

    • Answered by Jim T from Huntsville
    • Feb 6, 2013

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  • Is it compatible with FaceTime/Skype calls on my iPad 2?
    • Asked by Tom B from Welland
    • Dec 28, 2012

    1 Answer

    Answer

    yes it is.

    It works same as regular bluetooth phone calls where you see your audio options to switch device. But the pain point is, the JBL (Or any mic/speaker device) should be closer to your ipad/iphone while doing facetime/skype calls. This is how I used it.

    I called my parents in facetime while my iphone is connected to JBL. You will see audio options in place where you have mute button. (bottom left) When you select that you can either choose "speaker" which used ipad/iphones speaker and mic, or choose JBL then it used JBL's speaker and mic.

    The speaker is not right next to me but within 3 feet away from where I was sitting. While I could hear my parents alright, they said my voice lagged when I spoke. I switched my audio to "Speaker" then they could hear me alright.

    I wish I could use iphone/ipad mic alone instead of JBL's mic and speaker coz you will have to keep both phone and speaker closer to you when you speak to avoid lag. I do skype calls from my samsung TV where I sit atleast 5-6 feet away from my TV, and never had voice lag.

    Great speaker for the price your pay.

    Hope this helps.     …More

    • Answered by Yokesh K from Los Angeles
    • Mar 5, 2013
  • does this charge your device when playing?
    • Asked by Lizanne H from Bryn Mawr
    • Dec 27, 2012

    1 Answer

  • is this iphone5 or itouch 5th generation compatible?
    • Asked by Cecille C from Saskatoon
    • Dec 18, 2012

    3 Answers

    Answer

    It works great from my iPhone 5 and iPad mini.

    • Answered by Richard B from Joondalup
    • Dec 23, 2012

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