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JBL Flip 6 vs Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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JBL Flip 6

JBL Flip 6

  • 550 g.
  • 4,800 mAh battery capacity.
  • 17.28 Wh of stored energy.
  • Bluetooth 5.1 connection.
  • Up to 12 hours per charge.
KSh 10,500In Stock
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Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker

Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker

  • 660 g.
  • 4,800 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Up to 17 hours per charge.
  • IP67 rating.
KSh 11,200In Stock
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Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker (16W)KSh 5,390
Mi Smart SpeakerKSh 8,570
Xiaomi Sound Outdoor 30WKSh 8,250
Soundcore Motion 300KSh 13,500

Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL Flip 6 if you want a lighter build (550 g) and a lower price (KSh 700 less). Choose the Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker if you want a higher 40 W rated output, longer rated battery life (17 hours per charge) and Bluetooth 5.3.

Weight

JBL Flip 6
550 g
Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
660 g

Connections

JBL Flip 6
Bluetooth 5.1 connection
Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Battery life

JBL Flip 6
Up to 12 hours per charge
Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Up to 17 hours per charge

Output power

JBL Flip 6
30W RMS total - 20W woofer + 10W
Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
40W total

Audio

JBL Flip 6
JBL Pro Sound
Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Omnidirectional sound

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Flip 6

  • Lighter: 550 g.
  • Lower price: KSh 10,500 (KSh 700 less).
  • Power source: Rechargeable battery / USB charging.

Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker

  • Higher rated output: 40 W.
  • Rated for up to 17 hours per charge.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Power source: Built-in rechargeable battery.

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JBL Flip 6

  • 550 g.
  • 30W RMS total - 20W woofer + 10W.
  • 4,800 mAh battery.
  • Bluetooth 5.1.
  • Up to 12 hours per charge.
  • IP67 water and dust resistance.
  • JBL Pro Sound.
  • Top-panel power, Bluetooth, volume, play and PartyBoost controls.
  • Works with the JBL Portable app.

Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker

  • 660 g.
  • 40W total.
  • 4,800 mAh battery.
  • Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Up to 17 hours per charge.
  • IP67 water and dust resistance.
  • Omnidirectional sound.
  • Power, volume, playback and pairing controls.
  • Mi Home/Xiaomi Home plugins.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Flip 6Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
BrandJBLXiaomi
ModelFlip 657962
AnnouncedSeptember 2, 2021—
TypePortable Bluetooth SpeakerPortable Bluetooth Speaker
ColorBlack, Blue, Grey, Green, Pink, Red, Teal or White (market dependent)Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Flip 6Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Dimensions178 × 68 × 72mm202 × 73 × 73mm
Weight0.55kg660g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Flip 6Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
BatteryLi-polymer 17.28Wh (3.6V / 4800mAh)4800mAh typical

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Flip 6Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-FiBluetooth-only portable speaker—
Wired InputsNo analogue audio input—
HDMIPortable speaker design—
USBUSB-C charging onlyUSB-C charging port
Microphone / Guitar InputsNo microphone or guitar input—
Multi-Speaker / Stereo PairingJBL PartyBoost; stereo pairing with another Flip 6Stereo with two matching speakers; group playback with up to eight compatible Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker series devices
App SupportJBL Portable appMi Home/Xiaomi Home plugins; sound and lighting settings; OTA updates; NFC pairing with supported HyperOS phones
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs—LHDC music playback; LHDC 5.0 with supported HyperOS equipment

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Flip 6Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Voice AssistantNo built-in voice assistant—
LightshowNo party lightshowRGB ambient lighting configurable in Xiaomi Home
Party FeaturesNot a party-speaker productGroup playback with up to eight compatible speakers; adjustable lighting
Home Cinema FeaturesNot a home-cinema product—
Special FeaturesWaterproof and dustproof; PartyBoost; USB charging protectionNFC pairing with supported Xiaomi HyperOS phones; app sound and lighting adjustment

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Flip 6Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Speaker ConfigurationTwo-way mono portable speaker with dual passive radiatorsTwo tweeters, one mid-low frequency driver and two passive radiators
Drivers45 × 80mm racetrack woofer + 16mm tweeter + 2 passive radiatorstwo high-frequency speakers, one mid-low frequency speaker and two passive radiators
Frequency Response63Hz–20kHz—
Total Power Output30W RMS total — 20W woofer + 10W tweeter40W total; 10W × 2 tweeters and 20W woofer
Signal-to-Noise Ratio>80dB—
Audio ChannelsMono—
Sound Modes / EQCustom EQ in JBL Portable appXiaomi Home sound-effect settings and custom equaliser
Audio FeaturesJBL Pro Sound; dual passive radiatorsOmnidirectional sound; HARMAN AudioEFX; microphone for Bluetooth calls

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Flip 6Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Power SourceRechargeable battery / USB chargingBuilt-in rechargeable battery; USB-C charging
Battery LifeUp to 12 hours; varies with volume and contentUp to 17 hours at 50% volume with lights off in Xiaomi laboratory tests
Charging Time2.5 hours (5V / 3A)—
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C; 5V 3A or 9V 2.5A input
Fast Charging—22.5W PD charging; compatible adapter required

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Flip 6Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
ControlsTop-panel power, Bluetooth, volume, play and PartyBoost controlsPower, volume, playback and pairing controls; NFC sensor area
Water & Dust ResistanceIP67IP67
Placement / MountingFree-standing portable placementPortable freestanding speaker
Materials—Woven mesh body; rubber base

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Flip 6Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Speaker / SoundbarJBL Flip 6One speaker
SubwooferNo subwoofer suppliedNot included
Remote ControlNo remote control supplied—
Power CableUSB-C charging cable—
Audio / HDMI CableNot applicable—
Mounting AccessoriesPortable design—
Other Accessories—Lanyard
DocumentationQuick Start Guide, warranty card and safety sheetUser manual

Similarities

  • Both have 4,800 mAh batteries.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
  • Both use IP67 rating.

In summary

JBL Flip 6 is the lighter option to carry and costs less; Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker trades extra weight and cost for more total output and longer rated battery life.

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