JBL Flip 6 vs. JBL Flip 5 Bluetooth Speakers

The JBL Flip 6 and the JBL Flip 5 are both portable Bluetooth speakers that are ideal for on-the-go listening given their easy to carry size – similar to a large can of beer.

Both speakers have a similar design and offer powerful, clear sound in a compact package.

However, there are some key differences between the two models that may influence your decision when choosing between them.

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JBL Partybox 110 vs. JBL Partybox 310

The JBL Partyboxes are the best in the market. Yeah I said it, but I’m not being hyperbolic – pit them against any of the competition and they will blow it away.

Right now they have a handful of portable options, meaning they have a built-in battery that allows you to take them anywhere.

This includes the smaller JBL Partybox Encore Essential and the JBL Partybox On The Go models, both great in their own rights, but in this review we are going to focus on the bigger of the portables, the JBL Partybox 110 and the JBL Partybox 310.

They both serve a different need, so if you are trying to decide which one to get, we will help you decide in this article

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JBL Partybox 710 vs. JBL Partybox 1000

JBL has taken over the lead in the quickly expanding “party box” style of large portable (or semi-portable) PA style speakers with their Partybox range, which currently consists of the Encore Essential, Partybox On The Go, and the 110, 310, 710 & 1000 models.

Although all pretty cool in their own rights – the big dogs of the bunch are the 710 and the 1000, and if you are serious about sound, then one of these two models is the right one for you.

Neither the 710 nor the 1000 have batteries, so neither can be considered true “portable” speakers however both have wheels and handles, and can be fairly easily moved from one place to the next.

You’re just not jamming out on the beach per se, without a generator.

For that, you’ll want the models with batteries so check out the Partybox 110 or Partybox 310.

But back to the question at hand: if you are looking for the biggest and baddest speakers on the market and you have narrowed to down to the Partybox 710 or the Partybox 1000 which one do you get?

We’ve spent a lot of time with both and we have a clear winner, but if your needs are different then ours, then read on and decide for yourself.

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InfinityLab Power Banks & Chargers

There is a new player in town in the portable power and charging space: InfinityLab by Harman.

Yes, Harman, the company that brings you such brands as JBL, Harman Kardon, Infinity (Audio) and many others.

Why have they gotten into this game? It’s a profitable and strong business for one, but Harman is one of the largest purchaser of lithium batteries in the world (they’ve sold hundreds of millions of portable speakers and headphones) so they have leveraged that economy of scale to enter the market aggressively.

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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2

UE has been making some cool speakers for a while now, and are one of the top 3 Bluetooth speaker manufacturers in the market.

They are very good at making innovative products, and very often you will see their design choices and feature sets show up in other companies offerings after UE launches them and the market responds favorably.

The original Wonderboom was probably their most popular speaker, given its size and price point, and it just got a bunch of new excellent upgrades.

So without further delay, ladies and gentlemen I present to you, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2!

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