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JBL Flip 7 vs JBL Flip Essential 3 SE

What Flip 7 does better (1) and where Flip Essential 3 SE wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL Flip 7
JBL · 2025Flip 7
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $95
Higher score
vs
JBL Flip Essential 3 SE
0 advantages≈ $100
7.8Build & features8.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Flip 7Flip Essential 3 SE
182 × 6972180 × 69.572
Flip 7Flip Essential 3 SEDifference
Height69 mm69.5 mm−0.5 mm
Width182 mm180 mm+2 mm
Depth72 mm72 mm=
Weight560 g550 g+10 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Flip 7 better than Flip Essential 3 SE?

  1. Battery life14 h vs 12 h+17%

Why is Flip Essential 3 SE better than Flip 7?

Flip Essential 3 SE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL Flip 7JBL Flip 7≈ $957.2
Sound
Output power35 W—
Lowest frequency60 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life14 h12 h
Battery capacity4,800 mAh—
Charging time2.5 h—
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.4—
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
AuracastYesYes
USB-CYes—
USB audioYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight560 g550 g
Width182 mm180 mm
Height69 mm70 mm
Depth72 mm72 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
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