JBL's Charge and Flip speakers are among the best-selling portable speakers in the UK. Three models are on sale at once.
We compared them on Amazon UK, using price, rating and number of reviews. We haven't tested them ourselves. This comparison is based on the Amazon listings and customer ratings, so check the latest price and details before you buy.
| Speaker | Approx. price | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBL Charge 6 | £149 | 4.8 | 5,700+ |
| JBL Charge 5 | £99 | 4.7 | 37,400+ |
| JBL Flip 7 | £115 | 4.6 | 3,900+ |
Our take: the Charge 5 is cheaper and has far more reviews. The Charge 6 has the best rating but costs about £50 more. Check the live price on both.
Short answer: The JBL Charge 5 (around £99) has more than 37,000 reviews and a 4.7 rating, so it is the safe buy. The newer Charge 6 (around £149) is rated 4.8 from nearly 5,700 buyers. The Flip 7 (around £115) is rated 4.6. Prices and ratings are from Amazon UK, checked when our catalogue was last updated. Prices change, so check the latest on Amazon.
1. Best value: JBL Charge 5
JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
£99
A 4.7 rating from more than 37,000 buyers at around £99, the most reviewed speaker on this page.
Check Price on Amazon2. Newest and best rated: JBL Charge 6
3. Smaller: JBL Flip 7
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the JBL Charge 6 better than the Charge 5?
It has the highest rating (4.8 against 4.7) but costs about £50 more and has far fewer reviews so far.
Which JBL speaker is best value?
The Charge 5 at around £99, with more than 37,000 reviews.