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JBL Flip Essential 2 vs Xiaomi Sound Party

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

Compared products
01Selected JBL Flip Essential 2 Bluetooth-only portable speaker. Power source: rechargeable battery / USB charging. Free-standing portable placement. KSh 17,000In Stock Add to cart	02 Xiaomi Sound Party About 1,200 g. 5,200 mAh battery capacity. Bluetooth 5.4 connection. About 26 hours per charge. PD charging. KSh 15,780In Stock Add to cart

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Xiaomi Sound Party if you want Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice control not supported and a lower price (KSh 1,220 less). Choose the JBL Flip Essential 2 if you prefer rechargeable battery / USB charging.

Connections

JBL Flip Essential 2: Bluetooth-only portable speaker
Xiaomi Sound Party: Bluetooth 5.4

Voice assistant

JBL Flip Essential 2: No built-in voice assistant
Xiaomi Sound Party: Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice control not supported

Placement / mounting

JBL Flip Essential 2: Free-standing portable placement
Xiaomi Sound Party: Portable placement, hidden carrying handle

Lightshow

JBL Flip Essential 2: No party lightshow
Xiaomi Sound Party: Optional 3D colourful rhythmic lighting

Party features

JBL Flip Essential 2: Not a party-speaker product
Xiaomi Sound Party: Party Connect

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Flip Essential 2

Power source: Rechargeable battery / USB charging.

Xiaomi Sound Party

Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice control not supported.
Lower price: KSh 15,780 (KSh 1,220 less).
Power source: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

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6 priorities selected.

JBL Flip Essential 2

Rechargeable battery / USB charging.
Bluetooth-only portable speaker.
No built-in voice assistant.
Free-standing portable placement.
No party lightshow.
Not a party-speaker product.

Xiaomi Sound Party

50 W rated output.
Bluetooth 5.4.
Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice control not supported.
Portable placement, hidden carrying handle.
Optional 3D colourful rhythmic lighting.
Party Connect and TWS.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
Specification	JBL Flip Essential 2	Xiaomi Sound Party
Brand	JBL	Xiaomi
Model	Flip Essential 2	65366
Type	Portable Bluetooth Speaker	Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Color	—	Black with orange accents

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	JBL Flip Essential 2	Xiaomi Sound Party
Dimensions	—	255 × 92 × 92mm
Weight	—	Approximately 1200g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	JBL Flip Essential 2	Xiaomi Sound Party
Battery	—	7.3V, 5200mAh

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	JBL Flip Essential 2	Xiaomi Sound Party
Wi-Fi	Bluetooth-only portable speaker	Not supported — no network connection
HDMI	Portable speaker design	—
Microphone / Guitar Inputs	No microphone or guitar input	—
Bluetooth	—	Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Range	—	Up to 25m under suitable conditions
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs	—	SBC; AAC, aptX, LDAC, LHDC and LC3 not supported
USB	—	USB-C charging; reverse charging up to 15W at 5V/3A
Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing	—	TWS with two matching units; Party Connect up to 100
App Support	—	Not supported — cannot be controlled through an app

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	JBL Flip Essential 2	Xiaomi Sound Party
Voice Assistant	No built-in voice assistant	Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice control not supported
Lightshow	No party lightshow	Optional 3D colourful rhythmic lighting
Party Features	Not a party-speaker product	Party Connect and TWS
Home Cinema Features	Not a home-cinema speaker	—
Special Features	—	NFC pairing with supported Android 8.1+ phones in BT input; hands-free calls; operation 0°C to 40°C

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
Specification	JBL Flip Essential 2	Xiaomi Sound Party
Power Source	Rechargeable battery / USB charging	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Life	—	Approximately 26h at 50% volume; lights and Bass Boost off
Charging Time	—	Approximately 4h with 12V/2A charger
Fast Charging	—	PD charging; 5V/3A, 9V/2A and 12V/2A input
Charging Port	—	USB-C

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	JBL Flip Essential 2	Xiaomi Sound Party
Placement / Mounting	Free-standing portable placement	Portable placement; hidden carrying handle
Controls	—	Power, volume, play/pause and call, Bass Boost, Bluetooth and Connect buttons
Water & Dust Resistance	—	IP67; keep charging connection dry

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	JBL Flip Essential 2	Xiaomi Sound Party
Speaker / Soundbar	Flip Essential 2	One Xiaomi Sound Party
Subwoofer	No subwoofer supplied	—
Remote Control	No remote control supplied	—
Power Cable	USB charging cable	Charging cable
Audio / HDMI Cable	Not applicable	—
Mounting Accessories	Portable design	—
Other Accessories	—	—
Documentation	Quick Start Guide and safety documentation	User manual

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	JBL Flip Essential 2	Xiaomi Sound Party
Speaker Configuration	—	One woofer and one tweeter
Drivers	—	35W woofer; 15W tweeter
Frequency Response	—	60Hz to 20kHz
Total Power Output	—	50W rated
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	—	≥80dB
Audio Channels	—	Single speaker; left/right stereo using two matching units
Sound Modes / EQ	—	Bass Boost; Harman AudioEFX tuning
Audio Features	—	Harman AudioEFX

Similarities

Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

In summary

Xiaomi Sound Party is the lower-priced option; neither stands out on the other features compared here.

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