The JBL Flip 7 has arrived and, alongside the larger Charge 6, heralded a new era for the American brand. It's time for the old guard to step back and let the young bucks take charge, pun intended, something they're more than capable of doing thanks to their upgraded sound, features and design quirks. Who needs an old speaker, anyway? Time for the Charge 5 and Flip 6 to break out the tartan blanket and ear trumpet as they enjoy their retirement by sitting on a park bench and feeding the metaphorical ducks.
Or is it? While the Charge 5 may be getting older, that doesn't mean it doesn't have a lot to offer, especially now that its price has dropped significantly from its original price of £160 / $180. Major discounts now mean that the fifth-gen Charge slightly undercuts the more recent Flip, putting them in direct competition from a cost perspective.
