DOSS SoundBox Touch
Score: 77/100
JBL Flip 5
Score: 78/100Rankings
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.
The DOSS SoundBox Touch offers 12 W stereo sound, enriched bass and up to 20 hours of playback in a splash-proof, touch-controlled package. Bluetooth 4.0 can introduce noticeable latency and the plastic build lacks ruggedness. Ideal for budget-conscious listeners seeking long playtime and versatile inputs.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20 hoursbest | 12 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 559 g | 540 gbest |
— | 44 mmbest | |
2,200 mAh | 4,800 mAhbest | |
12 W | 20 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 210 minutes | 150 minutesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 20 hours | 12 hours |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2200 mAh | 4800 mAh |
Charging Time (minutes) | 210 minutes | 150 minutes |
Audio(2) | ||
Output Power (W) | 12 W | 20 W |
Frequency Response (Hz) | 0-18000 Hz | 65 Hz - 20 kHz Hz |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 559 g | 540 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 68.6x73.7x167.6 mm mm | 73.66×68.58×180.34 mm mm |
IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX7 |
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Professional reviewers commend the DOSS SoundBox Touch for its solid 12W stereo output, impressive bass punch for its size, low distortion audio, and reliable 20-hour battery life, positioning it as a high-value budget speaker. However, they criticize the Bluetooth 4.0 latency and limited bass depth, and note the lack of a rugged build and modern USB-C charging as drawbacks.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the speaker's strong bass, long battery life, and convenient touch controls, appreciating its portability and versatile inputs. Common complaints revolve around Bluetooth lag during video playback, insufficient bass for heavy-bass genres, a fragile plastic chassis, and the outdated Micro-USB charging port.
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.
