These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Go 3 ranks #31 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $35.95; the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 ranks #109 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $64.99.
The JBL Go 3 is the lighter option. 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 Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 at 0.9 lbs (420 g). The tradeoff: Not much bass at all, strange mids peak.
The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is the longer-running option. A small, tough waterproof speaker with a strap loop and USB-C charging, easy to clip on a bag for outdoor trips. It is rated for 14 hours of battery against 5 for the JBL Go 3. The catch: Bass isn’t as deep as the top-ranked speakers and is a little thuddy.
Buy the JBL Go 3 at $35.95 if you want a small speaker. Buy the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 at $64.99 if you want a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Go 3 | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.95 | $64.99 |
| Ranked | #31 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #109 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 87Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 87dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (209 g) | 0.9 lbs (420 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Frequency Response | 110Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 3.4” x 2.7” x 1.6” (86 x 69 x 40 mm) | 4.1” x 3.8” (104 x 95.3 mm) |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 4.2W | - |
| Drivers | 36mm full-range driver | 2x 40mm active drivers + 2x passive radiators (46.1 x 65.2mm) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (built-in loop) |
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