Our Take
The JBL Flip 6 is a compact, cylindrical Bluetooth speaker aimed at anyone wanting durable, grab-and-go sound for the garden, beach or bathroom. It sits in the popular mid-range portable speaker bracket, competing directly with the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom and Boom lines, offering a punchier, more detailed sound than tiny speakers without the size or price of larger party speakers.
Key Features
IP67-rated build, fully dustproof and submersible in water, not just splashproof
Dedicated tweeter and woofer combination, a step up from the single driver in the previous Flip 5
USB-C charging port, finally dropping the old micro-USB connector
PartyBoost support to pair with other compatible JBL speakers for stereo or bigger sound
Roughly 12 hours of playback from a full charge, though loud volumes will reduce this
Bluetooth 5.1 connection for pairing with phones, tablets and laptops
Our Verdict
Worth buying if you want a rugged, good-sounding speaker for casual outdoor listening and don't mind relying entirely on Bluetooth. Those wanting proper room-filling volume, wired connectivity, or call functionality should look at larger JBL models or rivals like the UE Boom 3.