Short answer: the Teufel Boomster Go. It ranks #7 of 47 small speakers by sound quality; the JBL Go 3 ranks #26.
The case for the JBL Go 3: Genuinely pocket-sized at 209g. The catch: Not much bass at all, strange mids peak.
On the Teufel Boomster Go side: Pretty deep bass and quite balanced overall for the size. Watch for: Distortion becomes audible above roughly 75% volume; at max volume up close it gets unclear and tinny.
One note: the Teufel Boomster Go is discontinued, but it still ranks #7 of 47 small speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the JBL Go 3 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Teufel Boomster Go if sound quality matters more than the price.
If battery life is a priority, the Teufel Boomster Go is rated for 10 hours versus 5 hours for the JBL Go 3.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Go 3 | Teufel Boomster Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.95 | €80 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #26 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #7 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 87Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 88dB | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs / 209 g | 0.8 lbs / 355 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| Frequency Response | 110Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 3.4" x 2.7" x 1.6" (86 x 69 x 40 mm) | 4.2" x 4" x 1.8" (107 x 102 x 46 mm) |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours |
| Output Power | 4.2W | 10W |
| Drivers | 36mm full-range driver | 50mm woofer + 20mm tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Go 3: $39.95 Amazon
Pros: Genuinely pocket-sized at 209g. IP67 rated, survives full submersion in a meter of water for 30 minutes. Rope loop for clipping to a bag.
Cons: Not much bass at all, strange mids peak.
Full JBL Go 3 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 87Hz |
| Battery Life | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.4" x 2.7" x 1.6" (86 x 69 x 40 mm) |
| Drivers | 36mm full-range driver |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 110Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 88dB |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 4.2W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs / 209 g |
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Teufel Boomster Go: €80 Discontinued
Pros: Pretty deep bass and quite balanced overall for the size.
Cons: Distortion becomes audible above roughly 75% volume; at max volume up close it gets unclear and tinny. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Boomster Go review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.2" x 4" x 1.8" (107 x 102 x 46 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 50mm woofer + 20mm tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 10W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 355 g |
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