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JBL Go 31 / 8
JBL

JBL Go 3

You can take this cheap Bluetooth speaker to the beach or the hiking trails—is that enough to justify buying it?

Current price · Amazon US
$39.95
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Value for Money & durability / build quality
8/ 10
8
0.010.0

A 8 puts its value for money in the top third of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 56 of the 167 we've cataloged.

9/ 10
9
0.010.0

A 9 puts its durability / build quality in the top half of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 53 of the 167 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
5 hBelow average
5 h
5 h30 h

below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 167 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP67Most common
IP6740%IPX730%IPX49%IP686%

IP67 is the most common — on 40% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Bluetooth Version
5.1
5.334%5.021%5.410%5.17%

5.1 appears on 7% of the 135 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Is Portable
YesMost common
True92%False8%

True is the most common — on 92% of the 160 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
5 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Fast Charging
No
Powerbank Output
No

Build

IP Rating
IP67
Floating Design
No

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.1
Bluetooth Codec
SBC
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Multi Speaker Chain
No
Stereo Pairing
No

Design

Is Portable
Yes
Color Options
Black, blue, gray, pink, red, teal
Dimensions Depth
41 mm
Dimensions Height
75 mm
Dimensions Width
86 mm
Carry Strap
Yes
Power Source
Rechargeable battery
Weight
209 g

Features

Speakerphone
No

Sound

Amplification
Active (powered)
Channels
1.0 (mono)
Frequency Response
110-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
110 Hz
Total Power Output
4.2 W

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.6/ 10
Recommended
Sam Moore
Reviewed bySam MooreReviewed August 2024
Battery life7.6
Connectivity5.0
Design7.5
Portability9.0
Features7.0
Value8.0
The verdict

The JBL GO 3 is a cheap and simple Bluetooth speaker built to handle whatever outdoor excursion you want to throw at it. It's a pretty feature-light product, but it works well, the IP67 rating means it's great for the beach or the trails.

✓What we like
✓IP67 rating
✓Easy to use
✓Battery life
✓Price
✕What could be better
✕Sinks in water
✕Small loop
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