Product Comparison: Bose SoundLink Color vs JBL Flip3

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Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker

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JBL Flip3 Splashproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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General Specifications

Brand

Bose

JBL

Model

SoundLink Color

Flip3

Origin

Mexico

About the product

The SoundLink Color speaker suits your active, mobile lifestyle. The body is constructed of durable materials, and its rounded, compact shape fits easily into your bag or backpack. The speaker can connect to two Bluetooth devices at the same time, letting you switch between them quickly—when the first device stops playing, the second can start.

All-purpose, all-weather companion jbl flip 3 is the next generation wireless speaker in the award-winning flip series. It is a comprehensive portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers surprisingly powerful, room-filling stereo sound everywhere. This ultra-compact speaker is powered by a 3000mah rechargeable li-ion battery that offers up to 10 hours of continuous playtime. Sporting a durable, splash proof fabric and available in 8 vibrant colors, flip 3 is the all-purpose, all-weather companion that integrates music into every aspect of your life - from tabletop to poolside, from sunny mornings to rainy nights. Flip 3 also features a built-in noise and echo cancelling speakerphone for crystal clear conference calls, and jbl connect technology that can wirelessly link multiple jbl connect-enabled speakers together to amplify the listening experience.

Key Specs

Connection Type

Voice prompts

Speakerphone, JBL connect

Range

30 ft.

Battery Life

8 hour(s)

10 hour(s)

Power output

16 W

Battery Life
Connection Type

Size & Weight

Color

Black (also available in 4 colors)

Black (also available in 7 colors)

Height

5.25 in.

2.5 in.

Width

5 in.

6.65 in.

Depth

2.25 in.

2.5 in.

Weight

1.2 lbs.

1 lbs.

Bose SoundLink Color

JBL Flip3

Features

Controls

Buttons

Touch control

Material

Silicon

Fabric/rugged rubber

Display Type

Protection

Yes

Accessories Included

USB charging cable

Micro USB cable

Extras

30 minutes auto-off setting

Wirelessly connect up to 3 smartphones or tablets

Battery Type

August 3, 2017

Supported Systems

Windows 7 and 8

Interfaces

AUX In

Yes

Micro USB

Yes

NFC

Yes

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

EAC

Other Information

Manufacturer

Manual

MSRP

129.95 $

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Site of manufacturer

3.9

2.2

Newegg

Product manuals

https://assets.bose.com/content/dam/Bose_DAM/Web/consumer_electronics/global/products/speakers/soundlink_color_ii/pdf/soundlink_color_ii_PDF_ownersguide_ML.pdf

http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aauj_prd/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw37acd0d8/pdfs/Quick%20Start%20Guide%20-%20Flip3%20(Multilingual).pdf

Ebay

4.9

4.8

Number of speakers

Reviews

Bestbuy

4.7

Amazon

4.5

4.4

MiniJack (3.5 mm)

Yes