JBL Flip 6

Classification

JBL Flip 6
Classification
Grade	A-
Calculator version	1
Classification date	2025-10-17
Information
Name	JBL FLIP6
Brand by Parent	JBL by Harman International
Generation	Sixth Generation
Model(s)	FLIP6
Release date	2021-05-01
Type/Category	Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Website	[1]
Status	In sale
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Dimensions	178 x 68 x 72 mm (Length x Width x Height
Mass	0.55 kg
Operating system
Companion App	JBL Portable App
CPU	(Not typically specified for Bluetooth speakers. Processing is handled by an integrated audio DSP/SoC.)
GPU	(Not applicable - no graphical user interface)
Memory	(Information not publicly specified. Typically includes minimal RAM/ROM for firmware and operations.)
Storage	No user-accessible storage
Battery	Lithium-ion polymer battery, 4800 mAh (17.28 Wh)
Power	USB Type-C (5V/3A)
Charging	USB Type-C charging (approx. 2.5 hours to full charge)
Display	LED indicator lights for battery status and connectivity
Camera	Not applicable
Sound	Driver Configuration: 45x80mm racetrack woofer + 16mm tweeter Output Power: 30W RMS (20W woofer + 10W tweeter) Frequency Response: 63Hz - 20kHz Features: Passive bass radiators
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.1 Audio Codecs: SBC (Standard quality) Additional Features: PartyBoost for multi-speaker pairing

Device
Criterion	Value	Proof(s)	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	https://www.ifixit.com/Device/JBL	As a mainstream brand with controlled manufacturing and official warranty policies, widespread hardware tampering is considered rare.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog	No known, widespread device-specific critical vulnerabilities have been reported for this speaker model.
Prior attacks	Rare	https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories	No widely documented, specific cyber attacks targeting the FLIP6. General risks would relate to the broader Bluetooth device ecosystem.
Updatability	Very common	https://www.jbl.com/jbl-portable-app/	JBL provides firmware updates for its speakers via the JBL Portable app to address performance and potential security issues, making updates a common practice
Category score	2

System
Criterion	Value	Proof(s)	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	https://www.bluetooth.com/specifications/	Supports authentication and pairing with source devices via standard Bluetooth protocols.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/bluetooth-technology/	Bluetooth connections use standard encryption. The specific version (e.g., based on Bluetooth 5.1) is considered up-to-date for this device category .
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	https://www.jbl.com/product-manuals/	The speaker does not have user-accessible data storage; it streams audio directly from the source device.
Category score	1

User Authentication
Criterion	Value	Proof(s)	Comment
Account management	Basic	https://www.jbl.com/jbl-portable-app/	The speaker itself does not have user accounts. Account management for the companion JBL Portable app is handled externally.
Authentication	Secure	https://www.bluetooth.com/specifications/specs/core-specification-5-3/	Pairing with host devices uses standard, secure Bluetooth pairing protocols.
Brute-force protection	Exist	[2]	Consumer Bluetooth speakers generally do not implement brute-force protection mechanisms for device pairing.
Event logging	Access event logged	[3]	The device does not maintain detailed user access event logs for security auditing.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/how-to-pair/	The device relies on the Bluetooth pairing process for connection security and does not have a user-set password.
Category score	2

Grade	A-

The JBL FLIP6 is a portable Bluetooth speaker from the sixth generation of the popular Flip series, succeeding the FLIP5 . Its most significant upgrade is the introduction of a separate woofer and tweeter system (45x80mm woofer + 16mm tweeter) for more distinct sound separation compared to the single-driver design of its predecessor, resulting in clearer highs and a more balanced output . It maintains a robust build with an improved IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, making it suitable for outdoor use . Key features include the PartyBoost function for connecting multiple JBL speakers, a USB-C charging port with a reported 12-hour battery life, and control via the JBL Portable app for updates and settings