Short answer: the Soundcore Mini 3 Pro on sound and price, the JBL Go 5 on ruggedness. The Mini 3 Pro ranks #8 of 62 and costs $30, $24.95 less, though its highs are rolled off and its lights sit on top. The Go 5 costs $54.95 and brings IP68 and AirTouch pairing, but is still overpriced and not very different from the Go 4 besides the lights.
Buy the JBL Go 5 if you want one new; the Soundcore Mini 3 Pro is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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A pocket sized fully waterproof speaker with tap to pair stereo linking, app EQ, and USB-C audio input.
A cheap waterproof mini speaker with deeper bass than most its size, a long battery, lights, and app EQ.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Go 5 | Soundcore Mini 3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $54.95 | $30 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #29 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #8 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 8 hours, 10 with Playtime Boost (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (230 g) | 0.5 lbs (249 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 19kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 4” x 3” x 1.7” (101 x 77 x 43 mm) | 2.8” x 2.8” x 3.6” (71.1 x 71.1 x 91.4 mm) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 45mm | 52mm full-range driver |
| Amplifier Power | 4.8W | 6W |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 58Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 87dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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