JBL Flip 6 vs JBL PULSE 4
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| Feature |  JBL Flip 6 |  JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 10,500.00 | KSh 12,500.00 |
| Battery | Li-polymer 17.28Wh (3.6V / 4800mAh) | Up to 12 Hours Playback |
| Weight | 0.55kg | 1.26kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Flip 6 | PULSE 4 |
| Announced | September 2, 2021 | — |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | Black, Blue, Grey, Green, Pink, Red, Teal or White (market dependent) | Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 178 × 68 × 72mm | 96 × 96 × 207mm |
| Weight | 0.55kg | 1.26kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-polymer 17.28Wh (3.6V / 4800mAh) | Up to 12 Hours Playback |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | A2DP 1.3 | AVRCP 1.6 |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Wired Inputs | N/A — no analogue audio input | — |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | N/A — portable speaker design |
| USB | USB-C charging only | — |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | JBL PartyBoost; stereo pairing with another Flip 6 | — |
| App Support | JBL Portable app | JBL Connect App | Customize Lightshow | Ambient Light Mode |
Features
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | High-Resolution 360° LED Lightshow | Sound-Responsive Colors & Patterns |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema product | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | Waterproof and dustproof; PartyBoost; USB charging protection | — |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | Two-way mono portable speaker with dual passive radiators | — |
| Drivers | 45 × 80mm racetrack woofer + 16mm tweeter + 2 passive radiators | 2.25" Transducer |
| Frequency Response | 63Hz–20kHz | 70Hz–20kHz |
| Total Power Output | 30W RMS total — 20W woofer + 10W tweeter | 20W RMS |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >80dB | >80dB |
| Audio Channels | Mono | — |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Custom EQ in JBL Portable app | — |
| Audio Features | JBL Pro Sound; dual passive radiators | — |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours; varies with volume and content | — |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours (5V / 3A) | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C | Approx. 3.5 Hours Charging |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Top-panel power, Bluetooth, volume, play and PartyBoost controls | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 | IPX7 Waterproof | Up to 3 Feet / 1m |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Flip 6 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | JBL Flip 6 | PULSE 4 |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | N/A | JBL Pulse 4 | USB-C Charging Cable | Quick Start Guide | Safety Sheet | Warranty Card |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide, warranty card and safety sheet | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
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