Short answer: the Tronsmart Trip 2. It ranks #26 of 63 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $19.99; the JBL Go 3 ranks #31, rated 3.2/5, and costs $35.95, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Tronsmart Trip 2 is the longer-running choice. A cheap, pocketable waterproof speaker with a long battery, a lanyard, app EQ, and microSD playback. 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 tradeoff: Beautiful Zar DJ found the JBL Go 4 warmer with weightier bass, while the Trip 2’s bass is dry and thin, and some listeners found its treble exaggerated.
The JBL Go 3 is the lighter pick. A pocket sized waterproof speaker with a rope loop for clipping to a bag. At 0.5 lbs (209 g) it weighs much less than the Tronsmart Trip 2 at 0.7 lbs (340 g). Watch for: Not much bass at all, strange mids peak.
Buy the Tronsmart Trip 2. 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 Trip 2 | JBL Go 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $35.95 |
| Ranked | #26 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 4.2W |
| App | Yes (Tronsmart) | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours at 50% volume (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | 2.5 hours |
| Dimensions | 3.1”H x 7.1”W x 1.6”D (80 x 180 x 41 mm) | 3.4” x 2.7” x 1.6” (86 x 69 x 40 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 42mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators | 36mm full-range driver |
| EQ | Yes (app) | No |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 110Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (built-in loop) |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (0.34 kg) | 0.5 lbs (209 g) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 87Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Tronsmart Trip 2: reviews by Jagist, TechMishka and Kervin Ultra Bass.
- 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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