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JBL Flip 7 vs Klipsch Austin

What Flip 7 does better (2) and where Austin wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL Flip 7
JBL · 2025Flip 7
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $95
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Klipsch Austin
Klipsch · 2024Austin
0 advantages≈ $100
7.8Build & features6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Flip 7Austin
182 × 6972105 × 10544
Flip 7AustinDifference
Height69 mm105 mm−36 mm
Width182 mm105 mm+77 mm
Depth72 mm44 mm+28 mm

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

Why is Flip 7 better than Austin?

  1. Output power35 W vs 10 W3.5×
  2. Battery life14 h vs 12 h+17%

Why is Austin better than Flip 7?

Austin has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL Flip 7JBL Flip 7≈ $957.2
Sound
Output power35 W10 W
Lowest frequency60 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life14 h12 h
Battery capacity4,800 mAh—
Charging time2.5 h—
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
AuracastYes—
USB-CYesYes
USB audioYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight560 g—
Width182 mm105 mm
Height69 mm105 mm
Depth72 mm44 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
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