Short answer: the Soundboks 3 for maximum output, the Go for portability at a lower price. The 3 ranks #12 of 17 party speakers at $699; the Go ranks #37 at $799, $100 less. The Soundboks 3 is discontinued; its replacement is the Soundboks 4. The Soundboks Go is discontinued; its replacement is the Soundboks Mix.
Both share the same brand-wide compromises. Neither is as neutral or bass-deep as the JBL Partyboxes they compete against, neither is stereo, and both charge from an external power brick rather than a standard cable.
The Go trades some volume for genuine portability. Our notes describe it as not as loud as the other Soundboks models, but it’s built to be more portable for vehicle adventures, with a swappable second battery available separately for $200 and an exceptional 40-hour rating at moderate volume.
Buy the Soundboks 3 if maximum output is the priority and the size doesn’t matter. Buy the Soundboks Go if you want the brand’s sound in a more portable package for less money.
There is a real gap in water resistance: the Soundboks 3 at IP65 (water jets) against the Soundboks Go, which has no water resistance.
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A very loud battery party speaker with two 10 inch woofers and a removable 40 hour battery, now discontinued.
A durable party speaker with a swappable battery that lasts all day at mid volume and plays very loud for its power.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks 3 | Soundboks Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 Discontinued | $799 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #12 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #37 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Passive | No | - |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IP65 | None |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/instrument), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | - |
| Maximum SPL | 126dB | 121dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | Yes | - |
| XLR Input | Yes (2x combo) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| SKAA | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) | 19.8 lbs (9 kg) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Drivers | 2x 10” (254mm) woofers + 1x 1” (25mm) compression tweeter with horn | 10” woofer, 1” tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 3-way active PA | - |
| Cabinet Material | Poplar plywood | - |
| DSP | App EQ | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 216W (3x 72W) | 2 x 72W |
| Dimensions | 25.6” x 17” x 13” (650.2 x 431.8 x 330.2 mm) | 18” x 12” x 10” (457.2 x 304.8 x 254 mm) |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount socket | - |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
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