Best Portable Speakers · JBL · Updated June 2026
JBL Flip 6: specs and price (2026)
JBL Flip 6 has a US price of $129.95 (US launch MSRP $129.95. WhatHiFi showed $130; EU launch €139 per TechRadar NL review (Dec 2021). Note: superseded by JBL Flip 7 (2025, $150) but still widely sold.). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $129.95 US launch MSRP $129.95. WhatHiFi showed $130; EU launch €139 per TechRadar NL review (Dec 2021). Note: superseded by JBL Flip 7 (2025, $150) but still widely sold. |
|---|---|
| Brand | JBL |
| Released | 2021 |
| battery hr | 12 |
| ip rating | IP67 |
| drivers | 1×80mm woofer + 1×16mm tweeter |
| bluetooth | 5.1 |
| weight lb | 1.21 |
| stereo pairing | Yes |
| aux in | No |
| release | 2021 |
Source: manua.ls (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by global.techradar.com. Specs cross-confirmed: BT 5.1, 12 h, 550 g / 1.21 lb, woofer 80 mm + tweeter 16 mm, 20 W RMS woofer + 10 W RMS tweeter, battery 4800 mAh. IP rating CORRECTED to IP67 (was IPX7): official JBL Flip 6 spec sheet (jbl.com PDF) states 'IP67 waterproof and dustproof' — the Flip 6 upgraded from the Flip 5's IPX7 to add dust protection. Amazon's listing title showing IPX7 is in error vs JBL's own spec sheet and reviews (SoundGuys, What Hi-Fi). 12 h playtime, BT 5.1, €139 EU launch confirmed by TechRadar NL; WhatHiFi confirmed $130 US price. No aux input (USB-C only). PartyBoost stereo pairing confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the JBL Flip 6 cost?
The JBL Flip 6 has a US price of $129.95 (US launch MSRP $129.95. WhatHiFi showed $130; EU launch €139 per TechRadar NL review (Dec 2021). Note: superseded by JBL Flip 7 (2025, $150) but still widely sold.), as of 2026-06-15.
When was the JBL Flip 6 released?
The JBL Flip 6 was released 2021.
What are the JBL Flip 6's key specs?
JBL Flip 6 (JBL): battery hr 12, ip rating IP67, drivers 1×80mm woofer + 1×16mm tweeter, bluetooth 5.1, weight lb 1.21. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
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