The JBL Go 3 ranks #25 out of 45 total Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
#25 JBL Go 3: $39.95 Amazon
Pros: Genuinely pocket-sized at 209g. IP67 rated, survives full submersion in a meter of water for 30 minutes. Rope loop for clipping to a bag.
Cons: Not much bass at all, strange mids peak.
How it compares: Just above it: JBL Go 4 - 2 more hours of battery life. Just below it: Onn Small Rugged Speaker - $25 cheaper, 5 more hours of battery life.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 87Hz |
| Battery Life | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours |
| Dimensions | 3.39" x 2.72" x 1.57" (86 x 69 x 40 mm) |
| Driver | 36mm full-range driver |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 110Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 88dB |
| Output Power | 4.2W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs / 209 g |
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