Short answer: the Soundcore Select 4 Go on value, with the JBL Go 4 ranked about even. The Select 4 Go costs $22.99, $26.96 less and ranks #25 of 62 against #30. It is quite inexpensive for what you get, though its bass is not as deep as the higher ranked speakers; the Go 4 costs $49.95 and still has not much bass past about 50% volume.
Buy the Soundcore Select 4 Go. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Go 4 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
Battery life favors the Soundcore Select 4 Go: rated for 20 hours against 7 hours for the JBL Go 4.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Go 4 | Soundcore Select 4 Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.95 | $22.99 |
| Ranked | #30 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #25 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~82Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 7 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (190 g) | 0.6 lbs (265 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 3.7” x 3” x 1.7” (94.3 x 75.7 x 42.2 mm) | 4.8” x 3.3” x 1.9” (121 x 83 x 48.5 mm) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 4 hours |
| Drivers | 45mm | 1.75” (44mm) full range |
| Amplifier Power | 4.2W | 5W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (strap) |
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