JBL Flip 7 vs JBL Flip Essential 2
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| Feature |  JBL Flip 7 |  JBL Flip Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 15,000.00 | KSh 17,000.00 |
| Battery | Li-ion polymer 17.28 Wh | — |
| Weight | 0.826 kg | — |
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General
| Specification | JBL Flip 7 | JBL Flip Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Flip 7 | Flip Essential 2 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
Design
| Specification | JBL Flip 7 | JBL Flip Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18.3 x 7.0 x 7.2 cm | — |
| Weight | 0.826 kg | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Flip 7 | JBL Flip Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-ion polymer 17.28 Wh | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Flip 7 | JBL Flip Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 | — |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Wired Inputs | USB-C (lossless audio) | — |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | N/A — portable speaker design |
| USB | Bluetooth, USB-C (lossless audio) | — |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
Features
| Specification | JBL Flip 7 | JBL Flip Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| 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 speaker | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | AI Sound Boost, Auracast, PushLock accessories | — |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Flip 7 | JBL Flip Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 45 x 80 mm woofer, 16 mm tweeter | — |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz | — |
| Total Power Output | 25W RMS woofer + 10W RMS tweeter (35W total) | — |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | > 80 dB | — |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Flip 7 | JBL Flip Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | Up to 16 hours (with Playtime Boost) | — |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours via USB-C | — |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Flip 7 | JBL Flip Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 (waterproof, dustproof, drop-proof) | — |
| Materials | 77% post-consumer recycled plastic, 100% recycled fabric grille | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Flip 7 | JBL Flip Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Flip 7 | Flip Essential 2 |
| 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 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 | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
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