JBL Flip 7 Portable Bluetooth Speaker – Red
| Brand | JBL |
| Compatibility | – |
| Connection | Wireless |
| Dimensions | 178 x 68 x 72 mm |
| Accessory For | Phones |
| Frequency Response | 63 Hz – 20k Hz |
| Frequency Response (Microphone) | 2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Product Type | Speaker |
| Weight | 550 G |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours |
| Colour | Red |
| Water Proof | Yes |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
JBL Bluetooth speakers
JBL has a proud legacy of producing some of the best Bluetooth speakers for withstanding the rough outdoors. The company has released six of its Flip model Bluetooth speakers thus far. However, there is growing anticipation that it will launch its newest flagship speaker soon. JBL’s most recent Flip 6 is a standout piece of gear that is durable, loud, and user-friendly. However, many high-end features have been left at the wayside. With that in mind, here is a list of features I hope to see included as part of the JBL Flip 7.

Support for the AAC and aptX Bluetooth
It is becoming increasingly common for smartphones, headphones, and Bluetooth speakers to ditch the aux input. This means users are forced to pair wirelessly. Without a viable wired connection option, it is more important than ever for Bluetooth products to incorporate high-quality Bluetooth codecs. I hope JBL will adopt AAC and Qualcomm’s aptX Bluetooth codec for the Flip 7. With this, users could gain up to 320kbps, 44.1kHz/ 16-bit, and 352kbps, 48kHz/16-bit audio sampling respectively. While this by no means replaces the quality of a wired connection, it would go a long way to making the JBL Flip 7 an attractive, high-quality speaker.

An IP68 water and dust-resistant rating
JBL remains a master of producing some of the most durable Bluetooth speakers on the market. While there is no denying that the JBL Flip 6 is about as hardy as it comes, I would like to see the company take this further with its flagship release. An IP67 rating protects from total dust ingress and immersion for up to 30 minutes between 15cm – 1m of water. However, an IP68 rating protects from total dust ingress and long-term submersion under high pressure. While I don’t expect users to take the Flip 7 with them for a scuba dive, it may provide more reassurance that the speaker can endure a trip to the beach or a dunk in the sea without breaking.

Backlit controls
On the JBL Flip 6, the power and Bluetooth pairing buttons illuminate with a backlight. However, the volume, skip song, play/pause, and PartyBoost buttons do not. It would be undeniably handy if JBL brought backlit buttons to all its controls for the JBL Flip 7. This would help users to operate the speaker in darker environments and add more color and style to the design. The all-black finish is pleasing, but some colored LEDs could help the speaker stand out.


