Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The JBL Go 4 ranks #30 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $49.95; the JBL Grip ranks #98 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $69.95.
The JBL Go 4 is the lighter option. A pocket sized waterproof mini speaker with a loop for hanging and app EQ. At 0.4 lbs (190 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Grip at 0.8 lbs (385 g). The tradeoff: Not much bass at all, especially with electronic/bass-heavy tracks pushed past ~50% volume.
The JBL Grip is the deeper-bass, longer-running option. A small, fully waterproof speaker with app EQ, ambient lighting, Auracast linking and USB-C audio input. Its bass reaches about 68Hz before falling 10dB, against 82Hz for the JBL Go 4. It is rated for 14 hours of battery against 7 for the JBL Go 4. Watch for: Lacking deeper bass, definitely the worst of the JBL line until you get to the smaller clip.
Buy the JBL Go 4 ($49.95) for a small speaker; the JBL Grip ($69.95) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Go 4 | JBL Grip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.95 | $69.95 |
| Ranked | #30 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #98 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~82Hz | ~68Hz |
| Battery Life | 7 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (7 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (190 g) | 0.8 lbs (385 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 3.7” x 3” x 1.7” (94.3 x 75.7 x 42.2 mm) | 2.5” x 6” x 2.6” (64 x 152 x 65 mm) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 45mm | 1x 43x80mm fullrange |
| Amplifier Power | 4.2W | 16W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (strap) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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