Short answer: the JBL Go 3, if you are buying new. The Vifa City ranks higher than it (#10 vs #31 of 62 small speakers, 4.0/5 vs 3.2/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the JBL Go 3 is still sold new at $35.95.
The Vifa City is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A small, stylish speaker with detailed, balanced sound and clear vocals even at low volume, and stereo pairing. Its bass reaches about 73Hz 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. The catch: Dip at 1200Hz.
The JBL Go 3 is the lighter, tougher 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 Vifa City at 0.7 lbs (300 g). It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the Vifa City. Watch for: Not much bass at all, strange mids peak.
Buy the JBL Go 3 new; the Vifa City is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Vifa City | JBL Go 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.00 Discontinued | $35.95 |
| Ranked | #10 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 73Hz | 87Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (300 g) | 0.5 lbs (209 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | - |
| Frequency Response | 78Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 110Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 15mm tweeter, 65mm woofer | 36mm full-range driver |
| Dimensions | 4.1” x 1.5” (105 x 39 mm) (diameter x height) | 3.4” x 2.7” x 1.6” (86 x 69 x 40 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 78W peak | 4.2W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | Yes (built-in loop) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
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