JBL has slowly become one of the titans of portable Bluetooth speakers—nearly all of its sub-$150 wireless options do a great job on both the sound quality and design fronts. It's no surprise, then, that the $99.95 JBL Flip 4 delivers a strong audio experience for its size and price. That the speaker can be submerged in the swimming pool at shallow depths without issue only adds to its usefulness. However, despite being an option well worth considering, the Flip 4 has plenty of strong competition in the crowded $100 realm. Design Sporty and IPX7-rated, the Flip 4 ($59.99 at Amazon) can be submerged up to a meter in water, making it ideal for the pool, hikes, or the beach. Available in black, blue, gray, red, teal, and white, the speaker's roughly cylindrical contour measures 2.6 by 6.9 by 2.7 inches (HWD) and weighs in at 1.1 pounds. Behind the cloth grille, which covers most of its surface area, there are dual 40mm drivers, each driven with 8 watts. At either end, there are passi...
The JBL Flip 4 speaker delivers strong Bluetooth audio from its modest, waterproof frame.
Solid audio performance with rich bass and well-defined highs; Can be submerged in shallow water
No track navigation buttons; Audio cable not included