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JBL Flip 6 review

Portable speaker. Priced at $170.

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Battery powered
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi View more details.

Standard Wi-Fi connectivity. The big advantage with Wi-Fi over Bluetooth is the range, with Wi-Fi networks often able to project well over 30 metres.

No
Voice assistant View more details.

Is a digital assistant included with the smart speaker?

No
Assistant type View more details.

The assistant that the speaker supports. Some models support multiple digital assistants, but you can only use one at a time. You can select your preferred assistant during setup and switch to a different one in the speaker's official app.

None
Spotify Connect
No
Apple AirPlay 2 support
No
Google Cast support
No
Multi room support View more details.

Grouping two or more speakers from the same manufacturer, together over a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection in order to play the same audio through multiple speakers at the same time.

No
Bluetooth multi pairing View more details.

If the speaker can pair with than one device, such as a smartphone, at the same time. This gives you the option to quickly switch between streaming devices.

Yes
USB can charge other devices View more details.

Can the speaker charge other devices via USB, such as a smartphone. Note, some speakers support wireless charging but these are not noted here.

No
Dust/water resistant View more details.

As claimed by the manufacturer, the ingress protection (IP) rating determines the degree of dust (first number) and water (second number) protection. For example, IP67 provides full protection from dust and submersion in water for up to 30 minutes, at a depth of up to one metre.

IP67
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