Short answer: the TOZO PE1. It ranks #21 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.5/5, at $22.99; the JBL Go 3 ranks #31, rated 3.2/5, and costs $35.95, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The TOZO PE1 is the deeper-bass, longer-running pick. A very cheap, light mini speaker with full waterproofing, a carabiner and app EQ. Its bass reaches about 68Hz before falling 10dB, against 87Hz for the JBL Go 3. It is rated for 12 hours of battery against 5 for the JBL Go 3. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Go 3 lacks. Watch for: Battery life is about 12 hours in use, far short of the claimed 32 hours.
The case for the JBL Go 3: A pocket sized waterproof speaker with a rope loop for clipping to a bag. The tradeoff: Not much bass at all, strange mids peak.
Buy the TOZO PE1. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Go 3 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| TOZO PE1 | JBL Go 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22.99 | $35.95 |
| Ranked | #21 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 68Hz | 87Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Specification says 32 hours, it is nowhere near that) (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| 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 (248 g) | 0.5 lbs (209 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 110Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 5.1” x 3.5” x 1.7” (129 x 90 x 44 mm) | 3.4” x 2.7” x 1.6” (86 x 69 x 40 mm) |
| Drivers | 43.5mm | 36mm full-range driver |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 4.2W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) | Yes (built-in loop) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
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