These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor ranks #46 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $49.99; the JBL Go 3 ranks #31 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $35.95.
The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor is the longer-running option. An affordable waterproof outdoor speaker with a separate tweeter, decent battery life and linking to many more speakers. It is rated for 12 hours of battery against 5 for the JBL Go 3. It links with other speakers (Speakersync, up to 100 speakers), which the JBL Go 3 cannot. Watch for: Bass reach is limited for the cabinet size, with a rated lower limit of 60Hz, and the boosted bass gets somewhat uncontrolled at high levels.
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 much less than the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor at 1.3 lbs (597 g). Watch for: Not much bass at all, strange mids peak.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor ($49.99) for a medium speaker; the JBL Go 3 ($35.95) suits a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Outdoor | JBL Go 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $35.95 |
| Ranked | #46 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Speakersync, up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (597 g) | 0.5 lbs (209 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 7.7” x 2.7” x 2.6” (196.6 x 68 x 66 mm) | 3.4” x 2.7” x 1.6” (86 x 69 x 40 mm) |
| Drivers | 20W woofer, 10W tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 36mm full-range driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 110Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 4.2W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 87Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in loop) |
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