A Micro-USB cable and USB power adapter round out the included accessories. The new "hard" case is a bit swankier and offers better protection. The previous version was a simple neoprene affair. The other change involves the included carrying case. In comparing the original to the new model, I did notice that the designers have traded a harder rubber finish for one that's soft to the touch and has a little more grip (this helps to keep the speaker from moving around when you crank the volume). Most people won't mind, but some users like to have at least a pause/play button on the speaker. It's worth noting that there's no pause/play button or transport controls (skip track forward/back) on the speaker itself. It has a smaller footprint in this mode, and the physical buttons (power on/off, call end/answer, and volume) end up on top where they're a little easier to see and reach.
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JBL Boombox 2 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Powerful Sound and. Like with the first Flip, I can't say I noticed a difference in sound quality but I listened to it more often oriented vertically than horizontally. For starters, the price: Its 400 while the Boombox 2 is 500. Sarah Tew/CNETįor those who aren't familiar with this speaker, it's called the Flip because you can stand it up vertically or lay it down horizontally. The JBL Flip 2, which comes in a variety of colors, can be stood up vertically or laid down horizontally. You just need to have Bluetooth enabled on your device, then turn the speaker on for automatic pairing. However, I find this feature somewhat superfluous since the speaker will automatically connect with your mobile device (or PC) after you create an initial pairing. JBL FLIP- 2 10 W Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black, Stereo Channel) Power Output(RMS): 10 W Power Source: Battery Battery life: 5 hr Bluetooth Version: V4.
JBL has also added NFC tap-to-pair technology for phones and tablets that the support the feature. The new model charges via Micro-USB, which means that you can use a standard Micro-USB cable and plug it into a computer USB port or power adapter for charging. With the original Flip, you had to charge it with a proprietary AC adapter. The other important change is to the way the Flip charges. 84 pounds (381g) versus 0.78 pound (354g) for the original, but still lightweight enough to easily carry around. The speaker also has a slightly higher power rating (2圆 watts, 2x5 watts for the original Flip) and like the original, it plays impressively loud for its size. On the performance end, JBL has improved the clarity of both the speaker and the speakerphone, which features something called SoundClear echo and noise cancellation technology.