JBL Flip 3 vs Flip 4 Review

The FLIP 4 is the Best FLIP by JBL yet

I know Love for Music… has brought you here.

I myself love Music alot. I used many Wireless Bluetooth Speakers many of them were perfect combination of Bass & Loudness.

Thing which made me Check for a new Alternative…

The prime reason was the lack of Waterproofing ability of the Speakers, Slippery Body Texture, Low Bass Quality & missing that magic feel.

Yeah, I know what you are looking for!

The JBL Flip 3 was one of the most sold & among the best reviewed Bluetooth Wireless Speakers. JBL launched its update i.e the Flip 4 a while ago.

With it people on various forums have been asking for

Which is the best Bluetooth wireless Speakers? , Which is best JBL Flip3 or Flip 4 ?

Your work done easy… Read how?

I like answering questions of the public, for that first of all I myself have to gain a good knowledge of the Subject matter, find the appropriate solution and Place the Answer in a Easy to understand & Presentable Way. So, I thought of  making this post more Interactive rather than just a Technical Specifications chart which you would readout blankly without any understanding.

What things does the Company Offer you(JBL)

You’ll be Paying around $75 – $100 for this Speakers. Are they worth it ?

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Executive Summary on battle of Flip 3 versus Flip 4

Flip 3 vs Flip 4, Is it worth it to upgrade ?

Basically they have updated the Bluetooth version from v4.1 to v4.2 in Flip 4, of-course that will not make any huge difference in the sound quality played via Bluetooth.

There is also some weight gain from 450 grams in Flip 3 against 515 grams in the new Flip 4.

Flip 4 holds the same battery as Flip 3 which is 3000 mAh, but instead of 10 hours music playtime they claimed on the Flip 3 they are claiming 12 hours on the Flip 4.

Now coming to the biggest improvements in our opinion are –

Frequency range :

Flip 4 has now lower frequency response of 70 Hz which is good compared to the Flip 3 which has lower frequecy response of 85 Hz, in our practical test we could make out this difference when we played the music at 65% of Volume.

We tested Flip 3 vs Flip 4:

Our practical tests showed up that JBL Flip 4 definitely have improvement in the sound quality. The lows are definitely better but the highs also sound littlebit lifted up compared to the Flip 3. We also noticed that about 65% volume the bass on the flip 4 starts getting good, you can also hear the mids and highs going up. Overall the Flip 4 sounds cleaner and clearer than Flip 3. However we can not say that the improvement in Flip 4 over Flip 3 is huge, it can be said that it has got better and better that’s all.

Next good improvement on JBL Flip 4 is in the waterproof rating :

Flip 4 has the IPX7 rating unlike the flip 3 which is only splashproof, the flip 4 is completely waterproof, which means you can completely submerge it into water and it will work fine.

Now Flip 3 is still a best rival to the UE Boom 2, but its only downfall was that it is not fully waterproof like the UE Boom 2, so Flip 4 is the answer to that from JBL !
So it will be interesting to see what UE Boom comes out with against JBL’s step in Flip improvements.

Last improvement but not the least:  JBL Connect+

JBL connect Plus, now this is good news and bad news too ! What is bad news ? is that JBL new speakers with connect plus can not connect with old speakers with only JBL connect ! And the good news is that new JBL connect plus you will be able to connect to over 100 speakers to play at the same time which is just incrediable ! But not sure when we will be able to test this feature since we do not have capacity to buy or get 100 JBL Flip 4 speakers for testing !!

Now the million dollar question ? is it worth to upgrade from Flip 4 from Flip 3 ?

Honestly the upgrade does not show lip jump from Flip 3, however if you are sure that you want to have a waterproof speaker then there is no doubt why you should upgrade to Flip 4.
and for the new buyers, if the budget permits we suggest straight to go for Flip 4 since its obvuously an improvement over Flip 3 and its still a descent price for the sound quality it delivers.

Which is best JBL Flip 3 vs Flip 4 ?

Headset Model	JBL Flip 3 specs	JBL Flip 4 specs
Best Buy Discount offers	JBL flip 3 Best Buy	JBL flip 4 Best Buy
Colour options	Black, Blue, Orange, Red, Pink, Yellow, Gray, Turquoise	Black, Blue, Camouflage, Gray, Red, Teal, White
Drivers	2 x 40 mm
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 4.1 A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.5, HFP V1.6, HSP V1.2	Bluetooth 4.2 A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6, HFP V1.6, HSP V1.2
Effective Range	10 meters (33 feet)
Waterproof	SplashProof *Not Waterproof	IPX7 Waterproof
Pairing	3 Mobile Devices	2 Mobile Devices
Features	Noise & Echo Cancellation
Additional Features	JBL Connect *What does it lack ?	JBL Connect Plus
3.5 mm Jack	Yes
Working Time	Music & calls up to 10 hours (varies by volume level and audio content)	Music & calls up to 12 hours (varies by volume level and audio content)
Standby Time	Usually the Battery won’t drain for days, If the Speakers are not used.
Battery Life Indicator	Yes, through the JBL Connect App
Output Power	2 x 8W
Transducer	2 x 40mm
Signal to Noise Ratio	≥80dB
Frequency Response	85Hz – 20kHz	70Hz – 20kHz
Battery	Lithium Ion Battery 3.7V, 3000mAh
Micro-USB port	Yes
Charging Time	3.5 hours @ 5V1A
Operating Temp	-10°C to 60°C
Dimensions	4.8 x 3.9 x 7.5 inches	3.64 x 8.5 x 3.6 in
Weight	1.55 lbs	1.73lbs
Manufacturer	JBL
Warranty	30 days return policy
Download User Manual	JBL Flip 3 Manual PDF Download	JBL Flip 4 Manual PDF download
Best Buy Discount offers	JBL flip 3 Best Buy	JBL flip 4 Best Buy

JBL Flip 3 vs Flip 4 Features :

Features you See first… should be discussed first…

JBL Flip 4 Review

Pros: -Great mid range and hi range -EXTREMELY LOUD!! –Waterproof IPX7 *Applies only to Flip 4 -Easy to clean with running water -Amazing design -Very long battery life -Extreme compatibility

Cons: -heavy bass will make the speaker quieter and makes a little bit of distortion (for rap music).

JBL Flip 4 – Design and looks

The Flip 4 is comparatively bigger & heavier than the Flip 3. It feels strong and bold in hand. That doesn’t mean the Flip 3 losses the deal, Flip 3 too looks good and feels premium.

JBL Flip 4 – Sound Quality Clarity of Vocals & Balance of Bass with Loudness..

The Flip 3 is well balanced with Bass and loudness. You can Connect Multiple FLIP Devices using the JBL Connect App. That makes a Perfect partner for a Party, no need of Costly Home Theaters when you can have them along with you any time any where. When compared with Flip 3 the Flip 4 sounds more balanced, louder & clean.

Download JBL flip 4 app

• Download JBL flip 4 app for Android

• Download JBL flip 4 app for iOS

The main Difference between jbl flip 3 and 4 is its Waterproofing

The Flip 3 came with a Splash proof body feature & a good Battery Backup to Support it which made it best Wireless Portable Speaker for Beach Parties, Pool Side Party & lot more. But JBL didn’t stop there they furthermore updated the Flip series with Flip 4 with incredible  new IPX7 Waterproofing feature, which allows the device to be completely submergeable in water upto a depth of 1 m for 15 minutes. Flip 4 also houses more Battery Backup than the Flip 3.

JBL Connect vs Connect Plus

The JBL Connect Plus upgrade brings one bad and one good news for the buyers. The Connect+ is not a backward Compatible upgrade it means You cannot connect the JBL Connect+ featured device with just the basic JBL connect variant.

Flip 4 is a Connect+ enabled device while the Flip 3 is just the JBL Connect varriant.

The Best Feature of JBL 4 Speakers.

Using the JBL Connect+.

You can Get the feel of Stereo Sound by connecting two speakers to one mobile device and setting one Speaker as L & other R.

Turn the Party mode ON & set the world under your feet. This is the best feature I loved, You can connect almost 100+ Speakers and set the Hall on total Party Mode. Play same music with improved Bass and improved loudness upto 10x richer quality.

No worries for Upcoming Party. Just we need the JBL FLIP to get the Party started.Click To Tweet

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Expert Advice : JBL Flip 3 or Flip 4 ?

I prefer the JBL Flip 4 over JBL Flip 3 as it comes with a Waterproof Body more balanced and clean sound quality moreover with improved Battery Backup. Just $11 bill more over the Flip 3 would give you a more better and enhanced device. It is definitely the BEST BUY I would suggest you in Best Wireless Bluetooth Portable Speakers in 2019.

JBL Flip FAQ’s

• Is the JBL flip 4 waterproof ?

  • Yes, with IPX7 certification, it is waterproof.
  • You can check the Difference between Splashproof and IPX7 Waterproof here on our In-Depth post.

• How to connect jbl flip 4 to your iPhone ? step by step guide.

  • Pairing JBL Flip 4 is easy, simple follow the following steps
    • Step 1 [Power ON]
      Power ON your JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth speaker
    • Step 2 [Discovery mode]
      Press the “Bluetooth” button on the top of the speaker. You will listen to a pinging sound, and the Power button’s blue backlight will start flashing.
    • Step 3 [Switch ON Bluetooth of smart phone]
      Switch on your Android or iPhone device, and enable Bluetooth mode.
    • Step 4 [Select from list of Bluetooth devices]
      You will now see JBL Flip 4 in the list of available devices to connect to. Tap & Select “JBL Flip 4.”
    • Now JBL Flip 4 speaker will make a short sound and the backlight of the Power button will stop flashing indicating successful pairing of JBL Flip 4.

• JBL Flip 4 Battery Life

  • JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth speaker has got a 3000mAh powerful Li-ion battery which delivers 12 hours of continuous music play
  • However practically when people have tested it, they got slightly less music playtime when played over Maximum volume, but I think that is fair. Surely it has an edge over Flip 3 by about 2 hours of more playtime.

• How to charge jbl flip 4 ?

  • Step 1 [Open the back cover of speaker]
    3.5mm audio cable and a micro-USB cable inputs are located at the back of the JBL Flip 4 speaker.
  • Step 2 [Connect the micro USB cable]
    Connect micro-USB cable BIG END to any USB port of laptop or a USB power adapter. Generally connect it to high power USB port to ensure speedy recharge, low power ports like monitor will make the process extra slow. Connect the micro-USB cable SMALL END to the micro-USB input on speaker.
  • Step 3
    Now the right of the Power icon lights up indicating the speaker’s current charge level, and the final dot will be intermittently blinking. When fully charged you will see all 5 dots lit up and stops blinking on the power button.

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Finally in 2019 people have started asking a question

What is JBL flip 5 release date ?

And we will surely update you as soon as we have an information on it ! Cheers !!

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Best Buy JBL Flip 4 Accessories

• Best Buy JBL Flip 4 Case, Protective Hard Case Cover Bag