I'm Max Dalton and in this video I'm going to compare the JBL Flip 4 to the UE Wonderboom
2 to help you figure out which Bluetooth speaker is right for you.
The JBL Flip 4 and Wonderboom 2 are great Bluetooth speakers, but their features and
functionality make each of them more suitable for specific situations.
In this video we'll explore each speaker's toughness, form factor, button interface,
audio quality, power and ports, and other differences.
Let's start by looking at the durability of the two speakers.
Both the JBL Flip 4 and the UE Wonderboom 2 are durable devices that you can feel comfortable
taking into rougher terrain.
The JBL Flip 4 is wrapped in a combination of wire and mesh, and has an IPX7 rating,
which means the device can withstand being submerged in up to a meter of water for half
an hour.
Alternatively, the Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth speaker is wrapped in a tough knit fabric
and is IP67 rated, meaning it can withstand the same level of water submersion as the
Flip 4, but that its also dust-proof.
Next, let's look at each speaker's form factor.
The JBL Flip 4 is noticeably heavier than the Wonderboom 2, checking in at 1.13 pounds
while the Wonderboom 2 weighs in at .92 pounds.
With regard to the appearance of each device, the JBL Flip 4 has a more tube-like appearance,
while the UE Wonderboom 2 has similar dimensions to a softball.
Now let's compare the button interface of the Flip 4 to the UE Wonderboom 2.
All of the buttons on the JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth speaker are on the back of the device.
The AI, volume, and Bluetooth buttons are built in the wire mesh on the back of the
speaker, and the power and JBL Connect+ buttons are built into the plastic bar that runs along
the back.
Alternatively, on the UE Wonderboom 2, the volume buttons are huge, built into the mesh
on the front of the device.
The power and Bluetooth buttons are located on the top of the Wonderboom 2, along with
a button that lets you play, pause, and skip songs.
Also, on the bottom of the Wonderboom 2 is an Outdoor button that optimizes audio when
you're using the speaker outdoors.
Now let's see how the audio quality of the two Bluetooth speakers stack up against each
other.
Let's do a quick audio test for each speaker.
We'll use a snippet of the same song played through each speaker for 10 seconds.
First, we'll start with the JBL Flip 4.
Now let's listen to the same audio played through the UE Wonderboom 2.
The most noticeable difference is the stronger bass pumped out by the Flip 4.
Additionally, because it's packing a bit more power, the Flip 4 ultimately gets much louder
than the Wonderboom 2.
However, because of its 360-degree audio, sound carries out of the Wonderboom 2 evenly
in each direction, something that can't be said for the Flip 4.
Also, if you plan on using your Bluetooth speaker outside, the Outdoor mode on the Wonderboom
2 makes music travel better outdoors.
It's not something I can illustrate in a video, so you'll just have to trust me.
Next let's take a look at the each speaker's power and ports.
Both the JBL Flip 4 and UE Wonderboom 2 are charged through a micro-USB cable accessible
by removing a cover on the back of each device.
The Wonderboom 2 reaches a full charge in roughly 2.5 hours, while it takes 3.5 hours
for the Flip 4 to fully charge.
Additionally, the Wonderboom 2 battery can last for up to 13 hours, while the Flip 4
is only good for 12.
And finally, let's explore the remaining differences between the Flip 4 and the Wonderboom 2.
The JBL Flip 4 lets you string up to 100 other JBL speakers together through JBL Connect+,
while the Wonderboom 2 only lets you pair the speaker with one other Ultimate Ears Bluetooth
speaker.
The Flip 4 features a button on the speaker you can press to interact with either Apple's
Siri or Google's Voice Assistant; the Wonderboom 2 doesn't offer a similar button or any AI
integrations.
The Flip 4 also makes it easy to take phone calls, and it has an input for a 3.5-mm audio
cable.
In conclusion, both speakers are durable, with easy-to-use interfaces and good audio
output.
However, if you're looking for a speaker that's more well-suited to supply music for a small
outdoor party or take on a camping trip, the Wonderboom 2 is probably what you're looking
for.
If you're looking for a speaker you can use indoors that you can take outside from time
to time, the Flip 4 is probably more well-suited for your purposes.
Let me know which Bluetooth speaker you like more in the comments below.
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