Like all recent JBL Bluetooth speakers, the JBL Charge 5 supports PartyBoost. This means you can pair it with two or more speakers (also compatible with PartyBoost) to synchronize their output, creating stereo or surround sound. This is an excellent option for parties where you want multiple rooms of the house to be able to hear the music.

JBL’s previous Flip speaker, the Flip 6, was released in 2021. The JBL Flip 7 is the smaller and more affordable of the new portable Bluetooth speakers. It looks mostly the same as its predecessor, the 2021-released Flip 6, but JBL gave it a number of under-the-hood upgrades.

BBQs, kickbacks, workouts, camp trips, and beach hangs just got an upgrade: JBL has released its new and better-than-ever Flip 7 portable speaker. The latest in their best-in-class speakers, this powerhouse portable marries cutting-edge audio tech with rugged durability,