JBL Flip 7 vs Anker Soundcore Boom 3i

The Anker Soundcore Boom 3i and the JBL Flip 7 are very similar speakers. They're similarly priced, have a similar sound, and both offer companion apps with a host of ways to customize your listening experience. That said, they do have some notable differences. The Anker is much better for use in and around water, since it floats in water, and its drivers always face upwards while doing so. It also has a Buzz Clean mode that shakes sand out, so it's probably better for use at the beach. On the other hand, the JBL comes with Auracast support, so if you have other Auracast-enabled JBL speakers, you can get a fun party going across all of them. Still, if we had to pick, the Anker's superior battery life tips the scales in its favor.