Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The JBL Go 3 ranks #31 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $35.95; the Xdobo X8 ranks #160 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $35.
The JBL Go 3 is the lighter, tougher 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 Xdobo X8 at 1.9 lbs (860 g). It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Xdobo X8. The catch: Not much bass at all, strange mids peak.
The Xdobo X8 is the deeper-bass, longer-running pick. A cheap splash resistant speaker that plays loud for background music outdoors, with aux and microSD playback. Its bass reaches about 65Hz before falling 10dB, against 87Hz for the JBL Go 3. It is rated for 15 hours of battery against 5 for the JBL Go 3. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Go 3 lacks. Watch for: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
One note: the Xdobo X8 is no longer in production and isn’t widely stocked new anymore.
Buy the JBL Go 3 at $35.95 if you want a small speaker. Buy the Xdobo X8 at $35 if you want a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Go 3 | Xdobo X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.95 | $35 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #31 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #160 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 87Hz | ~65Hz |
| Battery Life | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Maximum SPL | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (209 g) | 1.9 lbs (860 g) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Frequency Response | 110Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 3.4” x 2.7” x 1.6” (86 x 69 x 40 mm) | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 4.2W | 60W |
| Drivers | 36mm full-range driver | 66mm full-range driver |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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