Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 for better sound quality, the JBL Go 4 for the lower price. The Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 ranks #6 of 47 small speakers at $49.98. The JBL Go 4 ranks #25 at $39.95, $10.03 cheaper.
What the JBL Go 4 offers: A little more bass than the Go 3 and they fixed the strange mids peak. Set against that: Not much bass at all, especially with electronic/bass-heavy tracks pushed past ~50% volume.
The case for the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3: Deeper bass than the last one by a little. The catch: Thuddy distorted bass by default, needs an EQ to fix.
Buy the JBL Go 4 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 if sound quality matters more than the price.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 is rated for 24 hours versus 7 hours for the JBL Go 4.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Go 4 | Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.95 | $49.98 |
| Ranked | #25 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #6 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~82Hz | 62Hz |
| Battery Life | 7 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (9 Band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs / 190 g | 0.7 lbs / 330 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 3.7" x 3" x 1.7" (94.3 x 75.7 x 42.2 mm) | 4.4" x 4.2" x 1.8" (112 x 107.9 x 45 mm) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 45mm | 48mm NdFeB driver with coaxial passive radiators |
| Output Power | 4.2W | 13W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Max Volume | - | 93dB |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Go 4: $39.95 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: A little more bass than the Go 3 and they fixed the strange mids peak.
Cons: Not much bass at all, especially with electronic/bass-heavy tracks pushed past ~50% volume. Midrange can sound grainy and treble a bit sizzly; loses clarity at higher volumes.
Full JBL Go 4 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~82Hz |
| Battery Life | 7 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.7" x 3" x 1.7" (94.3 x 75.7 x 42.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 45mm |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 4.2W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs / 190 g |
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Tribit Stormbox Micro 3: $49.98 Amazon Aliexpress
Pros: Deeper bass than the last one by a little
Cons: Thuddy distorted bass by default, needs an EQ to fix. Hopefully Tribit fixes this in the DSP with an update. Treble
Full Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 62Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.4" x 4.2" x 1.8" (112 x 107.9 x 45 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm NdFeB driver with coaxial passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (9 Band) |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Max Volume | 93dB |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 13W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 330 g |
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