JBL Flip 4 splashproof speaker, right side horizontal view.

JBL Flip 4 Charge Time for Full Recharge

You charge JBL Flip 4 wireless speakers conveniently via their hidden USB charge ports. And to get the shortest charge time and fullest charge when the JBL Flip 4 goes dead, be sure to use a high power USB power adapter.

JBL Flip 4 Charge Time: How Long to Fully Recharge

According to the specs for this speaker the time it takes to charge the JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth speaker is three hours and thirty minutes (3.5 hours).

Picture of the JBL Flip 4 wireless speaker, charging from a RavPower USB AC charger.
JBL Flip 4 wireless speaker, charging from a RavPower USB AC charger.

JBL Flip 4 Charge Time: How Long it Plays Per Single Charge

On a full charge, the JBL Flip 4 speaker can play for up to twelve (12) hours from a single charge, due to its 3,000 MaH, 3.7 volt lithium ion polymer battery.  But when you play it extra loudly, especially with lots of bass, you will see significantly shorter charge holding time.  We’ve seen this speaker run dead in around nine hours when run at party level volumes. So to get the most charge time from it, power conservation is key.  Only play it as loudly as you need to.

Picture of the JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth Speaker box, front view, horizontal.
JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth Speaker box, front view, horizontal.

The Charge Time Shortens Over Time

If you own this speaker over a several year period, you may notice that the time it plays from a single charge decreases as the speaker ages.  This is normal for devices like this one, that rely on lithium ion polymer batters.  But by exercising the battery, you can slow this decline.  To exercise the JBL Flip 4, run the battery dead and charge it again every three to six months when not in use.  Also, we suggest that you not leave the speaker plugged into a charger once it is fully charged.  Once the charging lamps completely go out, disconnect the speaker right away to avoid overcharging and battery damage.

Other Posts About the JBL Flip 4

    1. How to Adjust Volume on JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth Speaker
    2. JBL Flip 4 Charger Type, Which USB Charger to Use
    3. Change Name on the JBL Flip 4, How to Rename This Speaker
    4. JBL Flip 4 Charging Indicator, How to Read to See How Full the Battery Is
    5. Charging Instructions for the JBL Flip 4 to Get the Longest Play

References for JBL Flip 4 Charge Time

    1. Official JBL Flip 4 Product Page at JBL.COM

Revisions Log

    • 2020-07-19: First published.