JBL flip 5 vs Charge 4 - Mono shootout! best JBL speaker? - detailed overview for 2020!
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- The JBL Flip 5 or the JBL Charge 4 for a stereo pair? Massive test of the Flip 5 and Charge 4 in stereo mode, i.e. a pair of Flip 5s or two Charge 4s vs each other. Bass tested and loudness test.
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Thank God we have someone like you doing these more objective and technical no-nonsense reviews. Lengthy, but never a superfluous comment. Keep up the good work and thank you. G.
thanks for watching 😁
I think imma go with flip 5
it sounds better it’s more clearer and that’s due to the newer driver and technology they have used than the charge 4 but obviously if u want a speaker that’s loud and that can charge a device u might as well go with the charge 4 cuz it has a bigger woofer (20 watt compared to 30w) 😅 also the flip 5 is more value for money I don’t know how other’s feel about this comparison but this is my opinion . Thanks for the video regardless really needed it ❤❤❤
Hey Allan, I just jumped in to say your videos are the most informative and professional I've seen around in this field (I've watched all your Minirig videos). So thanks, and by the way- could you compare the JBL Flip 5 against the Minirig 3? (mono, 2.0 or 1.1 system) I think that would be interesting. Thanks again Alan.
Thanks for the comments :) will keep it in mind but the flip5 is not in the same league as the minirig which is a 40 watt speaker.
i've got flip5 today for about $75 and it's a GG version. it's overall very good but it sounds quite strange with only one driver inside after I got used to my old 'stereo' Xiaomi bt speaker. Still great for that size and price. I think i'm keeping it.
Thank you for your reviews man, you sound very professional!!!
if you ever have the funds, get another flip 5 and take it to the next level. 👍
How to know the version of jbl speaker?
you're a sound expert, man. i'm amazed by your video, really. more power to you.
I appreciate that!
Cool!Ű
I like charge 4 TL but it is not fully waterproof, I got charge 4 GG and I love it!!
What is TL and GG?? I don’t know there were different flip 4’s?? What are they more water proof??
Now only if they stuck two of those Flip 5 drivers into a slightly bigger housing and called it Charge 5 ;)
or the Charge More for less?
Or extreme 3
@@alanrossreviews I have a JBL Flip 5, and ive been interested in the Charge 4, which should I get two of?
Or flip 6
@@PlatinumSteel flip 5. In my opinion I like the flip 5 more. I have a flip 5 and flip 4 and they both sound better than the charge
Finally, a review that I can trust. Buying Flip 5 now!
flipping brilliant!
It's an awesome speaker! Waaaay better than my Bose SoundLink Color 2!
I just updated the firmware on both of my flip4s and it seems to carry the bass at a higher volume and to my ear recessed the highs a bit. Possibly to mimic the flip5.
i havent tried this yet but this seems to be a feature of updates, nick some of the highs for the more bass.
You can update these?? Was thinking about buying 2 flip 4’s cuz I seen a good deal on buying 2 of them brand new.. vs just buying 1 flip 5.. how does 2 flip 4’s sound paired?? Is the bass sound better when 2 are paired?? Just curious.. if so I’ll buy the 2 flip 4’s for a good deal
Awesome review! All the information I need. Thanks for that! Subscribed 👍
Thanks for the sub! 😊
Best Review i´ve seen as a hobby-producer! thanks for giving me advice for the xmas present for my girlfriend. she is a dancer and looking for a portable speaker, i will go for the charge 4! thank you for detailed analysis!
thanks 😝 is there a reason you narrowed it down to these two? is she going to be playing in large open areas?
Its for rehearsing and creating in a, lets say big and not sound optimized space. I felt between these because JBL is a often used brand in Berlin, as well as there is some christmas discount on the charge 4. So in price comparison from 99 € for the flip 5 to 124€ its a small difference. Also loudness and more base is important :) although I am gonna try both in the shop first :)
@@MaxXmusiK do they sell the anker motion plus over there?
Maybe you should start reviewing headphones/IEMs. There seems to be more popular interest in that category than speakers. Not all people have the luxury of blasting their music way up high without disturbing their neighbors/household members. Thus, they resort to using headphones. That, plus the fact that headphones/IEMs are generally cheaper and more portable make it a more popular choice for many music lovers. It may not be your exact interest but if you want your channel to grow more, I suggest you start reviewing items that cater to what more people want. Maybe you should start reviewing mobile phones too. That's the most popular category of gadget to date I think. Or just review popular/trendy gadgets in general. Your channel's name is "Alan Ross Reviews" so that means you shouldn't only limit yourself to reviewing speakers. You're definitely one of the better reviewers than some of the more mainstream gadget reviewers out there. The level of detail, accuracy, comprehensiveness, and professionalism are all spot on. The camera lighting and video effects are maybe not the best, but that's not really a deal breaker at least in my opinion. So yeah, keep up the good work sir. I wish more people would discover your channel down the road. It's truly a hidden gem.
Well put. For me, more speakers wouldn't hurt either.
@@mannyf1288 Yeah I'm not saying he should stop reviewing speakers. I'm a fan of speakers myself and audio gadgetry in general. I'm just saying he shouldn't limit himself to reviewing speakers if he wants to attract more viewers and subscribers. The man has so much potential.
@@adonaijanaslarona3245 I agree. Thanks for expressing my thoughts.
thanks for the faith but its not about subscribers, im just doing something i enjoy, time permitting. My setup wont work for headphones to be honest, so its not something im looking to do. Ive been doing a lot of speakers because of the interest but i do other things too, like mattresses :)
Nice review. Helpful and very informative!
Thank you 👍
I do the same test gg charge 4 and Flip 5 charge 4 Has clener basse more loudnes Flip 5 mufled bass but its sound better.. and Flip has cleaner height ...so out charge 4 indoor Flip 5
do you have a pair of flip 5s? so much better than a single.
Advise me
Buy : Charge 4 or flip 5
The price does not matter
Please reply from everyone❤️
charge 4.
Alan Ross Reviews Thanks 🤍
I love charge 4.
hope you both will very happy together :)
Flip5👍 I have it and i comparet it with my charge3 and its Louder Cleaner bass i love it
get a second one, you will be even happier!
@@alanrossreviews Im Happy😁 My Phone Can Connect Both Speaker
@@ScrackingS good 😝
Hi Alan! Just wanted to let you know that shockingly there is a new version of the Flip 5. It is a TT variant. Picked it up today. It doesn't seem to sound as good as my TL though.
i am not surprised, jbl continue to take the p*&s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@alanrossreviews Companies like Tribit and Anker are putting them to shame. They are way overpriced considering the technology you get. Even the inexpensive but great Tribit Soundbox Micro has Bluetooth 5.0. I hope JBL wakes up soon.
@@danielbyrd6714 if the xtreme 3 is anything to go by that wont happen soon :) £280 for sbc codec wtf!
Yeah tell me about it. What are they doing with all of that money? I know for a fact that it probably don't cost them but maybe $60-100 to make an Extreme 3. Labor rates are low in Vietnam. Anyways, I think I have purchased my last JBL product. Tribit and Anker are my go to brands now.
I've been randomly binging on some of these older reviews and got an idea for a video if you ever find time for it Alan - Current 50 pound champions like Anker Boost or Bogasing M4 even, against some of the old crop that went for 160pounds back in the day like Charge 3 and Charge 4. Seeing how close the mono Flip 5 gets to Charge 4, makes me think todays 50 pounders might just beat these old fellas ;) David vs Goliath type deal :P
Yep might be interesting, but which ones would be the most interesting? 🤔
@@alanrossreviews Charge 3 and XB30 were the first ones to pop into my mind, they were both staples just a few years back and I'm sure plenty of people are still using them today.
I just got rid of my xb30, superceded by motion plus and like xb40 sound changes too much depending on volume.
@@alanrossreviews Ah thats too bad, would have been an interesting comparison 😏 Envaya maybe? Was a bit before my time getting interested in this field, so not sure what else was popular say 3-4 years back.
Yeah i will the 250 as there is no upgrade to that for quality and size. I was going to compare all jbl charge speakers but my charge one is no longer connecting. Charge 3 can kick ass but for me the c5 beats it as it sounds similar but with better bass.
loved the technical video keep it up
Your reviews are the best!
well spotted 😜🤓🤓
Great review, will buy soundcore motion plus. 😂
or motion boom for deeper bass!
@@alanrossreviews motion boom's not yet available here in Philippines.
Motion plus it is
The best review!!!
top comment! 😝
Got my bose soundlink revolve today and I have no any regret.s I upgraded from my flip 5 and the sounds from bose is amazingly impressive
its good when a plan comes together 😛😜
I already own a Charge 4 and looking for an upgrade! Do you suggest that i replace my Charge 4 with xtreme 2? Or purchasing another Charge 4 and going for a stereo speakers?
personally i would go xtreme 2. charge 4s in stereo doesnt do anything magical other than become a bit too boomy. you also have to deal with the nightmare of the jbl app.
In my opinion.
Two charge 4s are better than an xtreme 2.
But if u bought an xtreme 2, u can also use that connect+ and make more sound than two charge 4s.
But comparing the two, charge is almost like the xtreme but the xtreme has a lot more bass than the charge 4
Your Majesty
Yea it’s 7 months now have you made you decision???
I’d go with Xtreme or Xtreme 2
OMG. I can't deceide! Help me, which should I buy if we don't consider the money?
Also which model is beterr for you?
CS GG or TL?
Charge 4 TL or Flip 5 TL?
charge 4 is a bigger sound, unless you actually need a small speaker get the charge 4. i believe tl is best for both.
@@alanrossreviews I couldn't decide which color was TL.Also in the description on Amazon, TL GG serial numbers are indicated. :(
2 flip5 vs 1 charge 4? Good review bro
2 flip 5s
Which will u recommend from flip 4, flip essential 2 or flip 5 fir more pass better sound quality
Flip 5 5
The mono just kills it for me, so many songs have the left and right channels cancel some sounds out and music just doesn’t sound as good as it should.
somebody needs to tell jbl!
@@alanrossreviews I left a review but it don’t think they’ll care much about such a minority that cares about stereo sound more than bass and loudness
Could you please help me decide between flip 4, flip 5, or charge 4? I hate the fact the two latest ones are mono, but at least the bass seems more prominent. I will mainly be using it for music while taking a shower, maybe just the odd occasion for outdoors. The bathroom is literally less than 4 sq.m, so I'm assuming the flip 4 will be adequate at half volume, but will the bass be satisfying enough? Currently on my side of the planet it goes for 69€, the flip 5 at 87€ and the charge 4 for about 115€. My ideal choice would be charge 3 due to the combination of stereo feature and great lows, but it's almost obsolete and worth more than the charge 4!! Cheers Alan!!
I would have said charge 3 too. Does it have to be jbl? If you aren't playing loud the tribit Maxsound would probably suit you.
Thanks! Doesn't necessarily have to be jbl. I was also considering ue boom / sony xb31 (same price - 85€) or the LG pk3 meridian tech one (67€). However, at the end of the day stereo may not be that important when comparing small speakers. The flip 5 could still be a worthwhile option, especially if I grab another one later on to pair...
@@dirtyharry07 xb30 is better than xb31. flip 5 makes more sense as a pair.
@@alanrossreviews hmm. Ok I'll take that on board
Good day! Newbie here. Is there a way on how to determine the version of Charge 4? If it's TL or GG. Thank you!
Same thing, s/n number on box or under charging port flap.
@@alanrossreviews how do you find out which version of Flip 5?
@@PlatinumSteel watch ⌚ the video 📹
The reason I got the charge 4 since the flip 5 is $119 and the charge 4 is $130 with more features and a bigger battery
Flip 5 is $90 on Amazon. But if you have the extra money then charge 4 could still be better value to you
get onyx studio 4 instead or Xtreme 1
Putu Eksat Swardinata Kusuma if you are gonna use it at home get the studio but if you are traveling or going out frequently get the xtreme but the studio it’s louder and clearer 😃👍
@@DATDS2 i already got both dude
idk I got the flip 5 because the charge 4 seems like the sound is muffled
I have 2 questions:
1) were you placing both speakers directly to the microphone while recording? Because when they both lie on the surface the charge 4 faces parallel to the floor and the flip 5 like 45 degrees to the floor. The sound changes significantly when you listen to the speaker close directly or not.
2) Were both speakers the TL versions?
Thanks in advance for answering.
both TL versions. the mics are at listening angles, its how i would listen.
I returned the flip 5. The one offset driver sounded too weird. Replacing it with the B&O P2
hope it works out 👍
So Alan, any chance to test the Tribit? I'm really interesting of your opinion?
which one are you looking at?
@@alanrossreviews MaxSound plus
@@gtb100dzikus noted, but may be a while, im behind on a ton stuff 😤
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Charge 4 just looks better as well
Ofcourse Charge 4 is significantly better but should have been louder and less compressed...On the other hand, Flip 5 is good enough for the size but should have been cheaper...
nailed it again 😝👍
@@alanrossreviews 😊🙏
Charge 4 👍
Great videos sir have you checked out the jbl soundbar 3.1?
so many speakers, so little time 😜
Alan Ross Reviews I hear you there. Watching you’re vids made it all that much more complicating to choose one. I see the Soundcore motion+ seems to be a bargain.
Alan Ross Reviews have you tested soundbars? If u ever get a chance could you the the jbl 3.1 the prior gen.
Sir !! What is the differences between charge4 , charge4T and charge4TE???
Just picked up a new charge 4 for £109. Already have the flip essential for £45. So are these both mono then .
Thanks for the video. I think the flip 5 isn’t worth the money, specially here in Europe which costs about 120€. Its lacks highs. I definitely will go for the Earfun uboom. If you can, get two, they have a slight deeper bass than the flip 5, and costs 60€.
My flip 5 literally sounds like the only frequencies are upper bass, and vocals only
that seems to the jbl tuning now. most people only seem concerned with the bass.
Flip 5 is the best!!!!!
well its smaller which is handy ☺
Very well made review 👌
Thanks a ton 👍
Hay Alan did u know that the flip 5 has a low frequency mode Aswell if u press the Bluetooth button and the minus but for 10 seconds and then watch the ring light up and go off it changes the sounds and the bass is better in the high end of the flip 5 and the subs at the side bounce more try it out with a bass boosted track
This is not a low frequency mode, this is a service mode that can kill your drivers.
Can I connect the flip 4 with flip 5?
nope
Flip 5 vs HomePod mini pls I need bass review
Hey just curious do these 2 speakers perform better while being charged?
nope
Could someone link me the info on the colors of the speakers changing the quality? I happen to have a teal one but I was thinking about buying a different color for use around my hot tub. I also notice the comment below me states that the teal ones are not 100% waterproof... What gives with that?
Check out Alan Ross’s video on the flip5 versions, it dosent go by color, goes by first 2 letters is S/N, TL is best sounding, not very waterproof, dosen’t float CS sounds the worst, but fully waterproof, and floats. GG is waterproof, and floats for 2 seconds or so b4 slowly sinking, and is in the middle in terms of sound. I would say TL for use at home, GG for general use, and CS if you’re taking it to the lake or something
@@collinm.2408 Tl is very waterproof and they all use paper drivers..some versions seem like they use plastic drivers but its actually paper material
Is the jbl flip 5 TL waterprof
yes!
Hi,how do I know if I get a GG charge 4 ,and not a TL charge 4,I'm a little bit afraid just because the TL one is just worse..
its the first two letters of the serial number.
There is a physical reason why Flip 5 loses to Charge 4 when it comes to bass as the volume goes up. Flip 5 is lighter than Charge 4- because of this, as the volume increases, the vibration of the casing of the Flip 5 tend to weaken the bass of the sound and make it sound more like in an empty shell hence adding a bit of brightness to the mids and highs. If the casing of Flip 5 is like that of Bose Soundlink Mini II- hard, thick, solid aluminum, the sound would be more crisp, bright, and lively- you will hear each of the instrument clearer.
Except it is what it is. If the drivers had no covering at all it would also be clearer but you can only judge it on its package.
What the? Multiple versions in the same line? That's annoying. Can we choose the version or is it random?
You can kinda go by the colour but not always 😒
I’ve been seeing the Flip 5 at Walmart for 85.99 and the Charge 4 for 119.99 recently.
85 is a bit more realistic
Overall what's the best speaker xtreme 1 or 2 in my country theres 30€ difference
ha! on a flip 5 charge 4 vid 😜 they have a different sound, xtreme 2 is more balanced and thicker sounding but xtreme 1 has more punch vs rumble as in xtreme 2, so its really taste.
@@alanrossreviews i think i will go with xtreme 2 cause of the sound loundness and deep bass
I like the charge 4 a lot the only problome i have with it is the speaker is on the right and it throws me off lol OCD gange lol
its a f*(king joke!!!!!!!!!!
Make it stand vertically and buy another one and connect in stereo.
Can someone explain the difference between gg, cs and tl on the Flip 5? I am Form germany and i dont know what to buy
get the tl!
@@alanrossreviews thanks!
By default by flip 5 turns on low frequency mode. It is very irritating please help. Don't wanna loose my speaker.
by default? huh?
@@alanrossreviews What I meant to say is whenever I turn my speaker on it's on LFM. When I press and hold bluetooth button and minus button then it gets back to normal. But when I turn it off and on again it gets back to LFM. Hope I have been able to explain you clearly. Please help. 🙏🙏🙏
That font is new comic sans
indeed, greatest font of all time 😝
I don't know why but everytime I look at the charge 4, I can picture the mono driver on one side that looks like a tv speaker. :D
its basically a freaking nightmare!
@@alanrossreviews I went through 4 of them. Horrible speaker
i was going to get the charge 4 because it was on sale but by the time i saved up enough money it was back to full price so i just got a flip 5 instead
lol!
Kindly suggest me I want to go with charge 4 or flip 5 ? very confused 😇
mono with big bass vs stereo with clearer sound. flip 5 vs flip 4.
@@alanrossreviews you mean to say flip 5 best option
@@satishkumar-ox3ee no. they sound different, its a matter of what you are looking for.
@@alanrossreviews I need loud sound with good bass
@@satishkumar-ox3ee xtreme 1 is the choice
3:00 does harman kardon speaker has this difference too? help
i have onyx studio 4
Nope it doesn't
Wtf how are u 4k subscribers u have the best comparisons, sorry for not subscribing sooner lol
i thought i was doing well with 4k 😂😂😂
Alan Ross Reviews nahh u deserve moree
Hey how is it going man?
going good, you? 😛
@@alanrossreviews Im fine, thanks.
@@alanrossreviews Just wondering.. i serched on your channel for the review of the jbl BoomBox and i didnt find anything.. have you no intrest in the BoomBox or just money limitation?
@@_nayster its too big for me. If it was more than a boombox i would still give it a try but its really way too bassy for my use.
@@alanrossreviews
thanks for clarifying this.
Hope you do more reviews!!
Please compare gg and tl charge 4😍😍
😂
@@alanrossreviews plz bro
Jbl Flip 5 or charge essential??
Never tried the essential, i guess the clue is in the name? 🤔
@@alanrossreviews can you make a video on this ?
I have the charge 4
amazing!
I got the joke. Lol
good 😜
Which is better charge 4 or flip 5?

just different, flip 4 stereo and clearer, flip 5 mono with much bigger bass.
Thank
@@alanrossreviews The speakers on the Flip 4 are so close that the stereo effect is impaired, which is why the Flip 5 came in mono.
@@RBS22 good theory but not true of course. Citation required.
What does TL mean?
Nobody knows
@@alanrossreviews Seriously? Gotta love that
yup 😋
Flip 5: for biking
Charge 4: party outside
we now have the motion boom 😄
Which version of charge 3 is the best?
i only have the TL version.
Mine is GG.
@@dickisrael4409 i also think later models were better than earlier models and mine were first gen.
Btw I also have Xtreme 2 , whats your thoughts about the batt life in the latest firmware 2.0?
@@dickisrael4409 its not something i have tested, but i havent found battery life a problem either.
Charge 4 ❤️
Por favor donde encontrar flip 5 modelo cs?
So the Flip 5 is a loud speaker
I guess in some ways it really is 👍
No AUX-P2 on the Flip 5 is a big let down. Like the sound signature of the Charge 4 but it's too boxy for me. Even the Flip 4 sounds more balanced than the Charge 4.
hum, not sure i would agree on the charge 4 vs flip 4 thing :)
@@alanrossreviews charge 4 vs Flip 5 pra quem busca graves mais acentuados?
Which version of Charge 4 is the best?
Anker Motion + ;)
Gg
tl!
@@alanrossreviews I highly advise u to listen to both models and hear which one is better. I experienced them both and i think the gg is better (build quality and overall sound). Gg distorts less than tl. But i do agree that the tl flip 5 is the best of them sound wise.
@@estonianbot5383 can you say what is different in sound between them?
I’m still stuck on what to get
You should buy the charge 4 as if the bass is more louder and it has 10 wats higher sound power than the flip 5 i myself got the flip 5 but thats because of easy to take anywhere its nice and compact but if that doesnt bother you you should buy the charge 4
right, make the choice on size not sound sound.
What's also important to note is that Charge 4 has an obvious improvement in soundstage unlike the single mono driver in Flip 5.
.??? The charge 4 also has a single driver
@@alanrossreviews But it's a stereo driver lol.
@@DrWiki-po1hk a single driver is stereo? not sure if you are being serious or not but if you are i would read up on stereo. for anyone else reading this, both the charge 4 and flip 5 have a single mono driver.
@@alanrossreviews Sorry, I was misinformed. I was actually talking about the Flip 4 stereo drivers and got confused with the Charge 4.
@@DrWiki-po1hk ah! that explains it :)
in spanis please coment resummido
¿Hey como te va?
Bah 💩
you make an excellent point.