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Right now, a new JBL Flip 7 portable speaker is available on Woot for $99.95—that’s 33% off. According to price-trackers, the lowest price a brand-new version has been on Amazon is $139.99, making this a smart option for anyone looking for a compact, waterproof, drop-resistant speaker from a reliable household name. The speaker comes with Woot’s 90-day warranty program and ships to 48 contiguous states in the U.S. (free for Prime members, and $6 for non-members).
This durable Bluetooth speaker is drop-proof, dust-proof, and waterproof with an IP68 (compared to the Flip 6’s IP67 rating), making it ideal for outdoor adventures, cozy backdoor hangs, or a night in as the weather cools down. The Flip 7 lasts up to 14 hours on a single charge (16 hours with Playtime Boost, which trades some sound quality for extra runtime), and AI Sound Boost analyzes music in real-time to deliver optimal sound with less distortion. It also supports lossless audio for higher fidelity and a richer experience, but to enable this, you’ll need to plug it into a laptop or audio source that’s compatible with lossless audio. Pair the speaker with the JBL Portable app to further customize EQ.
Compared to past models, the Flip 7 has enhanced bass, as this PCMag review points out, and a refined tweeter. Users note its power despite its small size, with one reviewer saying it can be heard down the street. Sound is balanced, loud, and a step up from the Flip 5 and 6. If you want to turn up the volume even more, you can utilize the Auracast feature and pair two Flip 7s together. As for portability, the speaker is made even more compact with an interchangeable accessory system featuring an included loop and carabiner.
What do you think so far?
While the bass is definitely respectable, it doesn’t have the depth of larger speakers, and if the speaker is on Playtime Boost, it’ll compress bass further and lead to a slightly thinner sound. Still, if you’re looking for a rugged, low-maintenance speaker that can take a few knocks while delivering premium sound, the JBL Flip 7 portable speaker is a solid contender, especially at the current $100 price point.
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