Short answer: the Tronsmart Mirtune H1. It ranks #24 of 63 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $29.99; 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 Tronsmart Mirtune H1 is the longer-running choice. A cheap waterproof clip on speaker with a long battery, app EQ, and stereo pairing. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 5 for the JBL Go 3. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Go 3 lacks. The catch: In Storytripper HD’s comparison many listeners found the JBL Clip 5 clearer and fuller, and Beautiful Zar DJ’s viewers preferred the Tribit PocketGo and Tribit Stormbox Micro 3.
The JBL Go 3 is the lighter choice. A pocket sized waterproof speaker with a rope loop for clipping to a bag. At 0.5 lbs (209 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Tronsmart Mirtune H1 at 0.6 lbs (290 g). The tradeoff: Not much bass at all, strange mids peak.
Buy the Tronsmart Mirtune H1. 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
| Tronsmart Mirtune H1 | JBL Go 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $35.95 |
| Ranked | #24 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 1x full-range driver, 2x passive radiators | 36mm full-range driver |
| Amplifier Power | 8W | 4.2W |
| App | Yes (Tronsmart) | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2.6 hours | 2.5 hours |
| Dimensions | 5.4”H x 3.2”W x 1.8”D (138 x 81 x 46 mm) | 3.4” x 2.7” x 1.6” (86 x 69 x 40 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (app) | No |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 110Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in carabiner) | Yes (built-in loop) |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (0.29 kg) | 0.5 lbs (209 g) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 87Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Tronsmart Mirtune H1: reviews by Dominik, Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More and Storytripper HD.
- JBL Go 3: reviews by Alan Ross, DLX Willington and Techder Audios.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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