Short answer: the Vifa City for a more balanced, detailed sound; the JBL Go 4 for the price. The City ranks #10 of 62 at $139, with clear vocals even at low volume, though it has a dip at 1200Hz, bass that is not deep, and only IPX4. The Go 4 costs $49.95, $89.05 less but sounds grainy with sizzly treble that loses clarity at higher volumes.
Buy the JBL Go 4 new; the Vifa City is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Go 4 at IP67 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Vifa City at IPX4 (splashing).
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Go 4 | Vifa City | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.95 | $139.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #30 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~82Hz | 73Hz |
| Battery Life | 7 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| 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) | 0.7 lbs (300 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 78Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 3.7” x 3” x 1.7” (94.3 x 75.7 x 42.2 mm) | 4.1” x 1.5” (105 x 39 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 45mm | 15mm tweeter, 65mm woofer |
| Amplifier Power | 4.2W | 78W peak |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (strap) |
| NFC | - | Yes |
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