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The JBL Flip 4 and JBL Flip 4 Special Edition are compact Bluetooth speakers with essentially the same core hardware and specifications. Both deliver 2 x 8W RMS output, a 70Hz–20kHz frequency response, IPX7 waterproofing, up to 12 hours of battery life, Bluetooth 4.2, and a 10-meter wireless range. They also share features such as JBL Connect+, dual-device connectivity, passive bass radiators, and speakerphone support. The main distinction is the product variant rather than performance, so your choice is unlikely to change sound quality, battery life, or durability. For most buyers, the better option comes down to availability, pricing, and the specific edition being offered.
Verdict
Neither speaker has a meaningful hardware advantage over the other based on the listed specifications. The JBL Flip 4 and JBL Flip 4 Special Edition offer the same power output, battery life, waterproof rating, connectivity, and dimensions. Choose the standard Flip 4 if it is available at a lower price, while the Special Edition makes sense when its design or pricing is more attractive. For everyday portable listening, travel, and outdoor use, both provide essentially the same experience.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | 8499.00 |
8499.00 |
| Brand | JBL |
JBL |
| Model No | Flip 4 Special Edition |
Flip 4 |
| Wired / Wireless | Bluetooth Speaker Specification |
Bluetooth Speaker Specification |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
Dynamic |
| Driver Diameter | NA |
NA |
| Impedance | NA |
NA |
| Sensitivity | NA |
NA |
| Frequency Response | 70 Hz - 20000 Hz |
70 Hz - 20000 Hz |
| Maximum Power Input | 5V / 1A |
5V / 1A |
| Maximum Power Output | 2 X 8 W ( RMS ) Transducer 2 X 40 mm |
2 X 8 W ( RMS ) Transducer 2 X 40 mm |
| Wireless / Bluetooth Details | ||
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
4.2 |
| Compatible Profiles | All Bluetooth Devices |
All Bluetooth Devices |
| Supported Codecs | A2DP, AVRCP |
A2DP, AVRCP |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion Polymer Batteries |
Lithium-Ion Polymer Batteries |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
10 Meters |
| Battery Life | 12 Hours |
12 Hours |
| Charging Time | 3.5 Hours |
3.5 Hours |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | ≥80dB |
≥80dB |
| Noise Cancelling | NA |
NA |
| Aux Connectivity | Yes |
Yes |
| Weight | 515 Gram |
515 Gram |
| Dimensions | 68 mm X 175 mm X 70 mm |
68 mm X 175 mm X 70 mm |
| Available Colors | Black, White, Blue, Red, Green, Grey |
Black, White, Blue, Red, Green, Grey |
| Accessories | JBL Flip 4 Special Edition Bluetooth Speaker JBL Micro USB Cable Quick-Start Guide Safety Sheet Warranty Card |
JBL Flip 4 Special Edition Bluetooth Speaker JBL Micro USB Cable Quick-Start Guide Safety Sheet Warranty Card |
| Other Features | Access Siri or Google Now from your JBL speaker with a simple button press. Link more than 100 JBL Connect+ enabled speakers together to amplify the party. Built-in 3000mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery supports up to 12 hours of playtime. IPX7 Waterproof - No more worrying about rain or spills; you can even submerge Flip 4 in water. The durable fabric material and rugged rubber housing allows your speaker to outlast all of your adventures. Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns playing impressive stereo sound. Hear the bass, feel the bass, see the bass. Dual external passive radiators demonstrate just how powerful your speaker is Take crystal clear calls from your speaker with the touch of a button thanks to the noise and echo-cancelling speakerphone. |
Access Siri or Google Now from your JBL speaker with a simple button press. Link more than 100 JBL Connect+ enabled speakers together to amplify the party. Built-in 3000mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery supports up to 12 hours of playtime. IPX7 Waterproof - No more worrying about rain or spills; you can even submerge Flip 4 in water. The durable fabric material and rugged rubber housing allows your speaker to outlast all of your adventures. Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns playing impressive stereo sound. Hear the bass, feel the bass, see the bass. Dual external passive radiators demonstrate just how powerful your speaker is Take crystal clear calls from your speaker with the touch of a button thanks to the noise and echo-cancelling speakerphone. |
