These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The EarFun Uboom L ranks #2 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $49.79; the JBL Go 3 ranks #31 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $35.95.
The EarFun Uboom L is the louder, deeper-bass choice. A great value medium speaker with clear, natural sound, waterproofing, and a Video Mode that keeps audio in sync with video. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 10dB, against 87Hz for the JBL Go 3. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 103dB at full volume, against 88dB for the JBL Go 3. It is rated for 16 hours of battery against 5 for the JBL Go 3. The tradeoff: It cannot produce real low-bass rumble or fill a large, noisy space, and the top end loses some detail.
The JBL Go 3 is the lighter choice. A pocket sized waterproof speaker with a rope loop for clipping to a bag. At 0.5 lbs (209 g) it weighs much less than the EarFun Uboom L at 1.4 lbs (650 g). Watch for: Not much bass at all, strange mids peak.
Buy the EarFun Uboom L at $49.79 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the JBL Go 3 at $35.95 if you want a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| EarFun Uboom L | JBL Go 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.79 after coupon UBOOMLWC | $35.95 |
| Ranked | #2 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (firmware >= 1.2.6) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 216ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 87Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (10 band, firmware >= 1.2.6) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 400ms normal / 66ms low latency mode | - |
| Maximum SPL | 103dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs (650 g) | 0.5 lbs (209 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 3.1” x 8.3” x 2.8” (78 x 210 x 72 mm) | 3.4” x 2.7” x 1.6” (86 x 69 x 40 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 55mm drivers + 2x passive radiators | 36mm full-range driver |
| Amplifier Power | 28W | 4.2W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 110Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in loop) |
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