Short answer: the Soundboks 3 for maximum output, the Go for portability at a lower price. The 3 ranks #24 of 45 party speakers at $699; the Go ranks #27 at $550, $149 less.
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.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks 3 | Soundboks Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $550 |
| Ranked | #24 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #27 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| 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 |
| Max Volume | 126dB | 121dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | Yes | No |
| 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 |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Drivers | 2x 10" (254mm) woofers + 1x 1" (25mm) compression tweeter with horn | 10" woofer, 1" tweeter |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | - | 18" x 12" x 10" (457.2 x 304.8 x 254 mm) |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | - | 2 x 72W |
The Two Speakers In Full
Soundboks 3: $699 Amazon
Pros: Tied for the loudest battery powered speaker. Removable 40 hour battery.
Cons: Very large. Not as neutral or as deep of bass as the above Partyboxes. Not stereo. External power brick for charging.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Drivers | 2x 10" (254mm) woofers + 1x 1" (25mm) compression tweeter with horn |
| EQ | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Max Volume | 126dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| SKAA | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 34 lbs / 15.4 kg |
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Soundboks Go: $550 Amazon
Pros: Exceptional 40-hour battery life at mid-volume (10 hours at full volume), swappable design (second battery $200 available). 7.8Ah Li-ion with external charging option and pass-through charging capability. 121dB max volume (Bass+ mode). Premium audio quality, durable ABS polycarbonate with rubberized bumpers. Portable enough for vehicle adventures.
Cons: Not as loud as the other Soundboks. Not as neutral or as much bass as the above Partyboxes. Not stereo. External power brick for charging.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 18" x 12" x 10" (457.2 x 304.8 x 254 mm) |
| Drivers | 10" woofer, 1" tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 121dB |
| Output Power | 2 x 72W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 19.8 lbs / 9 kg |
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