Short answer: the Go 3, and it’s the cheaper one. It ranks #31 of 62 small speakers at $35.95; the H54 ranks #52 at $59.99, $24.04 more.
The H54’s feature list covers the basics: IPX7 waterproofing, microSD support, TWS pairing, and a built-in microphone. Our notes describe the sound as bright treble with not much bass and harsh mids.
The Go 3’s complaints are similarly blunt: not much bass at all, with a strange peak in the mids. Its case is a genuinely pocket-sized 0.5 lbs (209 g) build and full submersion protection at a meter for 30 minutes.
Buy the Go 3 for the better ranking and lower price. Neither is a bass speaker, so check the small speaker ranking if that matters to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Hopestar H54 | JBL Go 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.99 | $35.95 |
| Ranked | #52 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 15kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 110Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 52mm | 36mm full-range driver |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 4.2W |
| Dimensions | 5.5” x 4.7” x 2.8” (140 x 120 x 70 mm) | 3.4” x 2.7” x 1.6” (86 x 69 x 40 mm) |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs (500 g) | 0.5 lbs (209 g) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 87Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in loop) |
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