Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Ultra
Score: 83/100
JBL Flip 5
Score: 78/100Rankings
The OontZ Ultra delivers 14 W of sound, 20-hour battery life and IPX7 waterproofing with true wireless stereo capability. Android latency and distortion at max volume are notable drawbacks. Perfect for users seeking a compact, waterproof speaker with long playtime and TWS pairing.
The JBL Flip 5 is a compact cylindrical Bluetooth speaker delivering 20 W RMS of powerful sound and a 12-hour battery life. Its older Bluetooth 4.2 and lack of a guaranteed dust-proof rating are notable trade-offs. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking lightweight, waterproof audio.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20 hoursbest | 12 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 480 gbest | 540 g |
— | 44 mmbest | |
— | 4,800 mAhbest | |
14 W | 20 Wbest | |
30.5 mbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 150 minutesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 20 hours | 12 hours |
Audio(2) | ||
Output Power (W) | 14 W | 20 W |
Frequency Response (Hz) | Slope -0.45 dB, Std. Err. 2.77 dB Hz | 65 Hz - 20 kHz Hz |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 480 g | 540 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 71.1×71.1×165.1 mm | 73.66×68.58×180.34 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers rate the OontZ Angle 3 Ultra highly for its portability, robust IPX7 waterproofing, long battery life, and surprisingly powerful 14 W sound output. They commend its accurate frequency response and reliable 100-foot Bluetooth range, while noting the higher latency on Android devices and the absence of multi-device pairing as the main technical shortcomings.
Everyday users consistently praise the speaker's loud, bass-rich audio, long battery life, and waterproof durability, describing it as an excellent value for outdoor and casual indoor listening. Recurring complaints focus on distortion at max volume, occasional Bluetooth dropouts beyond 30 ft, and limited controls on the secondary TWS unit.
“one of the best sounding under $40... EVER!”
Professional reviewers and editors consistently praise the Flip 5 for its punchy bass, room-filling sound, rugged IPX7 waterproofing and long 12-hour battery, while also highlighting PartyBoost as a useful party-link feature; the main criticism centers on its older Bluetooth 4.2 stack and the absence of a guaranteed dust-proof rating.
Everyday customers echo the professional sentiment, lauding the speaker's portability, strong bass, waterproof durability and easy pairing, though some note occasional Bluetooth connectivity quirks and wish for clearer dust-proof specifications.
